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Jean-Nicolas Gérard: “The Potter’s Potter” film about French slipware potter

This documentary follows French slipware potter Jean-Nicolas Gérard as he prepares for his 2013 exhibition at the Goldmark Gallery. Jean-Nicolas describes himself as an artisan craftsman who, above all, wants his pottery to be used and enjoyed. His work ranges from small mugs, bowls, plates and dishes to large jars and press moulded platters. All […]

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Douglas Fitch – Contemporary English Slipware – Oakwood Gallery 2013

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I forgot to take any video of the exhibition so rushed round before being kicked out. Sorry about the poor quality – it was a wonderful exhibition.

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Irma Starr-17th Century English Slipware Pottery

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Irma Starr demonstrates the various techniques of sliptrailing. She also has a dedicated workbook and video that covers the various methods of sliptrailing, feathering, combing and more as well as the use of tools and preparation of the slips are discussed.

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Taena Pottery: how to throw & decorate English slipware pots (trailer)

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Ten minute version with commentary here: Vici and Sean Casserley are the second generation of potters to run Taena Pottery. It was started in 1948 by a group of conscientious objectors and survived their dispersal in the 1960s. Specialising in traditional English slipware, Vici and Sean make and sell their pots from a studio and

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