For over 100 years, the Leach Pottery has been part of the creative heart of St Ives. Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, the pottery became the birthplace of British studio pottery and helped shape the way ceramics are made and understood across the world. But the Leach Pottery has always been... Continue Reading →
Thank you for all your support in 2025!
Perhaps you know the quote from Bernard Leach, โThe pot is the man: ย his virtues and his vices are shown therein โ no disguise is possible".ย He writes of how the maker is inherently in the pots they throw. When reflecting on the year past, the same is true. Weโre a pottery that makes pots, but... Continue Reading →
Seasonโs Greetings to all and thank you for your support!
It has been a busy year here at the Leach Pottery. We have seen more local people join us for workshops, a new pottery apprentice join our studio, the recruitment of seven additional roles and work beginning on our new Learning and Production Centre. Here are a few of our highlights from 2024: The Learning... Continue Reading →
