Memories of an Apprentice: Florian Gadsby

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A potter with an online following in the millions, Florian Gadsby spends much of his time in self-reflection. Here he turns his attention to the work of his former teacher, and memories of his extraordinary apprenticeship. I spent three years working alongside Lisa Hammond as one of her many apprentices. She’s taught more than a … Read more

Inspire Me | Lisa Hammond | Part 1

Lisa Hammond

On a visit to see Lisa Hammond’s new work, the We Love Clay team were treated to a conversation about making pots with one hand, the glaze effects found when firing with soda and new forms. Lisa also talks about the difference between making functional ware and one-off exhibition pieces. She tells us how she … Read more

Exhibition | Lisa Hammond

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Join presenter, Max Waterhouse, as he takes us on a tour of the latest major Lisa Hammond exhibition at Goldmark. Over three years in the making, this show comprises over 200 of some of the finest pots she has ever made.

Grace and Resolve | Lisa Hammond

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What is a potter’s most valued resource? Is it her supplies, her equipment? The pounds she pays for a studio space? I wager most potters working at the very highest level would agree that time, more than any material thing, is most precious. A potter’s life is all rhythm: a dance, or juggling act, between … Read more