Let's be honest, through TV or Film, we've all seen someone sat a potters wheel, effortlessly manipulating a lump of clay into an 'Objet d'art'... And thought to ourselves, 'how hard can it be?' Well, now's your chance to find out!
Within the grounds of Rame Barton, lies 1000sqft of pottery heaven; 5 kilns, 3 wheels, 1 kettle, and infinite mugs of tea; why not book yourself in for a class....?
Paul Cardew is a world renowned ceramic designer now residing at Rame Barton. Many years ago he did his art foundation course at Plymouth Art college, gained his BA hons at Loughborough Art College, ATD in Leicester University and then went on to lecture at Exeter Art College. He later owned three potteries and employed over 300 people. He is famous for his amazing collection of limited edition teapots sold all over the world. He has designed for Portmeiron, Royal Doulton, the Tea Council and was the designer and orginal manufacturer of the NatWest Pigs.