The Clay Factory: Creative Heritage and Wellbeing Hub | The Clay Factory

Welcome to The Clay Factory

At the Clay Factory Ivybridge find a blend of heritage and creativity, versatile space for artists, freelancers, and businesses to thrive and connect.

Situated in the former Cantrell-Redlake China Clay Works (est. 1910), The Clay Factory is a hub for business and arts. Since 2025, the site has been managed by the freeholders, Secure Open Storage Ltd, continuing the tradition of community enterprise at the site

A creative workspace with various artistic tools and materials spread out. A screen printing frame with a yellow base layer occupies the center, while a red fabric with the text 'Rise + Thrive' printed in bold yellow lettering is placed nearby. Floral fabric and a tablet displaying similar text are also visible. Additional items include paint containers, brushes, and fabric swatches.

A creative workspace with various artistic tools and materials spread out. A screen printing frame with a yellow base layer occupies the center, while a red fabric with the text 'Rise + Thrive' printed in bold yellow lettering is placed nearby. Floral fabric and a tablet displaying similar text are also visible. Additional items include paint containers, brushes, and fabric swatches.

A workspace is illuminated by natural light streaming through blinds, casting striped shadows on the wall. A computer monitor displays an application, surrounded by lush potted plants. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, with a mix of technology and nature.

A workspace is illuminated by natural light streaming through blinds, casting striped shadows on the wall. A computer monitor displays an application, surrounded by lush potted plants. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, with a mix of technology and nature.

A creative workspace featuring various art supplies and items arranged on a table. There are color swatches, watercolor paints, and open sketchbooks displaying floral and abstract designs. A small red toy car, a model house, a spool of tape, and a miniature gnome add whimsical elements. Paint tubes and brushes are scattered, suggesting an artistic process in progress. The overall scene is vibrant and cluttered.

A creative workspace featuring various art supplies and items arranged on a table. There are color swatches, watercolor paints, and open sketchbooks displaying floral and abstract designs. A small red toy car, a model house, a spool of tape, and a miniature gnome add whimsical elements. Paint tubes and brushes are scattered, suggesting an artistic process in progress. The overall scene is vibrant and cluttered.

Location

The Clay Factory is workspace that fosters connection, creativity, and wellbeing for artists, freelancers, and businesses alike.

Address

The Clay Factory, Redlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge, PL21 0EZ

Creative Projects

Explore our diverse projects that inspire creativity and connection.

A modern workspace featuring a desktop computer with a bold red wallpaper displaying the phrase 'creativity is a lifestyle'. The desk is organized with a potted plant, books, a keyboard, and a mouse. Nearby, a sleek desk lamp provides additional lighting, and personal items like glasses and a smartphone are neatly placed.

A modern workspace featuring a desktop computer with a bold red wallpaper displaying the phrase 'creativity is a lifestyle'. The desk is organized with a potted plant, books, a keyboard, and a mouse. Nearby, a sleek desk lamp provides additional lighting, and personal items like glasses and a smartphone are neatly placed.

Artistic Collaborations

Fostering creativity through collaborative artistic endeavors and workshops.

A group of people dressed in blue shirts sit at tables in a modern, open-space office environment. They are focused on their laptops, with paperwork and personal items scattered on desks. Balloons of various colors are tied to the tables, and a large projector hangs from the ceiling. The backdrop displays a wall with the words 'Community is Everything' and photo collages.

A group of people dressed in blue shirts sit at tables in a modern, open-space office environment. They are focused on their laptops, with paperwork and personal items scattered on desks. Balloons of various colors are tied to the tables, and a large projector hangs from the ceiling. The backdrop displays a wall with the words 'Community is Everything' and photo collages.

A workspace is set with a laptop displaying a graphic design interface. A microphone is positioned on a wooden desk beside a smartphone and a coffee mug. A monitor in the background partially shows text, possibly for a presentation. There is a warm light source illuminating part of the scene.

A workspace is set with a laptop displaying a graphic design interface. A microphone is positioned on a wooden desk beside a smartphone and a coffee mug. A monitor in the background partially shows text, possibly for a presentation. There is a warm light source illuminating part of the scene.

A sleek modern workspace features several large computer monitors and keyboards arranged neatly on a wooden table. Natural light pours in through wide glass windows, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. In the background, there are a few people, with one person seated and looking out through the windows, contributing to a sense of calm and focus.

A sleek modern workspace features several large computer monitors and keyboards arranged neatly on a wooden table. Natural light pours in through wide glass windows, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. In the background, there are a few people, with one person seated and looking out through the windows, contributing to a sense of calm and focus.

Wellbeing Initiatives

Programs designed to enhance wellbeing and support creative growth.