John Leach, eldest grandson of renowned potter Bernard Leach and son of David Leach, continues the family tradition at Muchelney Pottery on the edge of the ancient village of Muchelney in the heart of the Somerset Levels. Muchelney kitchen pots are used daily in kitchens all over the world, but the pottery is still very much a small family business.
The pots are all lovingly hand-thrown, using local clays, and wood-fired in the three-chambered kiln to the high stoneware temperature of 1320°C, which creates their distinctive 'toasted' finish. On behalf of his family and the pottery crew, it is with great sadness we inform you that John Leach passed away.
The pots are all lovingly hand-thrown, using local clays, and wood-fired in the three-chambered kiln to the high stoneware temperature of 1320°C, which creates their distinctive 'toasted' finish. On behalf of his family and the pottery crew, it is with great sadness we inform you that John Leach passed away.
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Muchelney Pottery was established in 1965 by John Leach and his wife Lizzie. John set up the Pottery having trained with his grandfather Bernard, and his father David to continue the tradition of high quality handmade ceramics. John with Nick Rees, were the core team for many years along with students who came to learn the craft of working with clay.
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Muchelney wood-fired kitchenware pots are ideal for oven-to-table cooking. They can be used in microwave ovens, are dishwasher safe, durable and retain their heat amazingly well. The pots' exteriors are left unglazed allowing the flames in the kiln to produce their distinctive Muchelney 'toasted' texture and colour.
John Leach Signed Pots
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This is a specially chosen selection of my one-off signed exhibition pots. Each pot has been handmade by me, is impressed with my personal seal and comes with a signed provenance card. If you would like to know more about any of these pieces or wish to purchase one please phone or email me and I will be pleased to answer any questions.
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When was Muchelney Pottery first opened? John and Lizzie Leach established the pottery in 1965, 51 years ago. Who are the Muchelney Potters? Master potters John Leach, Nick Rees and Mark Melbourne make up the pottery crew - they have approximately 120 years of experience between them in the craft of pottery.
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The John Leach Gallery was built adjacent to the existing shop in 2003 and opened in 2004 with an exhibition of Marc Chagall. The gallery hosts a programme of exhibitions through the year and is keen to support West Country artists and craft workers. In addition to the guest artists there is a permanent display of the latest signed ceramics by John Leach, Nick Rees and Mark Melbourne.
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