Whitney Choi Biography – Whitney Choi Wiki

Meet Whitney Choi, a talented Scottish potter currently making waves as a contestant on The Great Pottery Throw Down 2026. Whitney is the creative force behind MacChoi Pottery, his Glasgow-based store, and when he’s not shaping clay, he’s shaping young minds as a chemistry teacher at Taylor High School in New Stevenston, Motherwell.

Whitney’s journey began in Hong Kong, where he was born in 1989, known by his Chinese name, Choi Yin Nan. At the age of 12, he embarked on a life-changing move to New Zealand, where he completed his high school education. In 2006, Whitney relocated to Scotland, where he pursued forensic chemistry at the University of Strathclyde, earning his degree in 2010. He furthered his education with a post-graduate diploma in education the following year.

Pottery

From a young age, Whitney found solace in solitary pastimes such as origami, a craft he embraced as a toddler. His interest in creative activities extended to sewing, knitting, and photography. However, it was in the summer of 2021 that Whitney discovered his true passion for pottery, enrolling in two consecutive five-week courses at The Craft Pottery Studio in the heart of Glasgow.

Initially, Whitney’s pottery creations were gifts for family and friends, with a few treasured pieces, like small blue dipping bowls, remaining in his own kitchen. His first foray into sales came when he set up a stall at Taylor High’s Christmas fair, where he teaches chemistry.

Encouraged by seasoned potters and his supportive circle, Whitney realized the commercial potential of his work. By 2023, he was showcasing his artistry at makers’ markets across the region, including popular venues like Glasgow’s Merchant Square, Clydebank Shopping Centre, and Browns Lane in Paisley, as reported by the Daily Record.

Whitney Choi Age

Great Pottery Throw Down contestant Whitney Choi was born in 1989 in Hong Kong. His Chinese name is Choi Yin Nan.

Whitney Choi Pottery Throw Down

Whitney Choi is a contestant on the ninth season of The Great Pottery Throw Down. The Channel 4 show is hosted by BAFTA-winning actress Siobhán McSweeney, alongside judges Keith Brymer Jones and Richard Miller as well as kiln technician Princess Fingall.

The potters competing to be crowned Britain’s best are Andrew, Angharad Reed, Elham, Kayleigh, Emily Hesling, Fynn Allen, Bill Rolls, Kaz Woods, Mark Burton, Naveed Khan, Olympia Walker and Whitney.

Ethnicity

He is of Chinese ethnicity.

Instagram

Whitney Choi’s Instagram handle is macchoi_pottery.