Curator Talk: 100 Years of Winchcombe Pottery

Curator Helen Brown talks on the centenary of Winchcombe Pottery, tracing its history from Michael Cardew to Ray Finch.

Independent curator Helen Brown explores 100 years of Winchcombe Pottery, from early kiln disasters to handmade everyday pots, covering Michael Cardew's pioneering work, its production ware and its training legacy under Ray Finch. The talk also touches on the pottery's international links and customers, from Gordon Russell to Cranks restaurants. The talk lasts 45–60 minutes with time for questions afterwards.