The Story of the Leach Pottery

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, โ€œThe 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. Weโ€™re a pottery that makes pots, but... Continue Reading →

The Hidden Twin Daughters

100 years ago today (28 August 2020), the youngest of Bernard and Muriel Leach's children were born. Twins Jessamine and Betty made their appearance only 4 days after the Leach family relocated to England after a long boat trip from Japan. Below is an account of their lives written by Jessamine's son, David Kendall, along... Continue Reading →

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