Toff checking the newly open salt kiln firing

This year's open weekend The Origin of Pieces - By Means of Artistic Selection had a Darwinian theme. In a series of talks, Toff and visiting American potter Dan Finnegan traced the evolution of their work as production potters or as Toff quipped mud jugglers under Ray Finch at Winchcombe Pottery. A display of Ray's pots including a wonderful cider jar formed a centerpiece in the marquee as a reminder of their original source of inspiration.

At 11am on Saturday morning Toff's latest salt firing had cooled sufficiently for the kiln to be opened up and it was soon evident that the firing had gone very well. Visitors were able to see the bricks being removed to reveal the pots inside.

Throughout the weekend, plate after plate of home made cakes and biscuits were provided for visitors, what excellent hospitality!