Indulge in two hours of hands-on, practical pottery demonstrations accompanied by delightful anecdotes from the fascinating lives of third generation Leach potters.
Philip and Frannie Leach established Springfield Pottery in Hartland, North Devon in 1979 and have been producing their distinctive style of earthenware ever since. As the son of Michael Leach and grandson of world famous Bernard Leach, Philip and his wife Frannie (who trained with Michael) continue this historic legacy with grace and integrity.
Their journey as potters unfolds as they walk the viewer through the stages of making a set of tea bowls (chawan) and pressed dishes. For both established and aspiring potters, it’s a chance to see inside their studio and learn techniques such as kneading, throwing, combing, trailing, impressing the clay and combining decorative slips and glazes.
Over the past century, no other family has shaped ceramics in the same way as the Leach’s, elevating pottery to an art form. The gentle tone of this film belies a lifetime of dedication, passion and skill - they are undoubtedly master craftsmen.
Peppered throughout are biographical notes and moving anecdotes, in particular time spent in Iran and Japan. Frannie recounts a childhood growing up in the Bahamas, whilst Philip shares life changing experiences, “Visiting Japan had a big impact on me. Watching a tea ceremony, the way they held the chawan in their hands and admired its sculptural beauty, was profound.”
The video is available to buy on DVD and download from artisanmasterclass.co.uk and artisanmasterclass.com
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