Warren Mackenzie continues his conversation with fellow potter Randy Johnston. MacKenzie looks back at time spent with Bernard Leach in St Ives. They discuss the influence of Japanese ceramics and the importance of making affordable functional ware.
Apprenticeship
Talking Pots | Lisa Hammond | Espresso Cups
In Lisa Hammond’s Maze Hill workshop these espresso cups are one of the first forms an apprentice will tackle. Lisa talks about the importance of repetition and honing one’s craft and the subtle differences that each apprentice brings to this simple form.
Inspire Me | Randy Johnston | Early Inspiration
American potter Randy Johnston turning foot rings on a batch of yunomi muses on the power of pots to promote conversation and evoke memories. He recalls how fate conspired to bring him under the tutelage of the great Warren MacKenzie and reflects upon his Japanese apprenticeship and the myriad of influences that have affected his approach to line and form.
Supporting Ceramics | Lisa Hammond Presents the ‘Adopt a Potter’ Charity
The principle of ‘Adopt a Potter’ is simple: helping students of pottery find an experienced potter who can offer them an apprenticeship.