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At work in his workshop at Reepham - circa 1976 |
Robert
Louis Blatherwick 1920 – 1993
Robert Blatherwick was born in Lincoln and spent most of his
life in the county. He trained at Winchcombe under the tuition
of Michael Cardew and then went to St Ives where he worked with
Bernard Leach. He taught at Lincoln School of Art and fired Ray
Finches’ glaze tests for him during the war.
He then set up his own pottery, making earthenware ceramics in
Reepham, Lincolnshire. The business was managed and run by his
wife Marjorie, and they had a showroom in their home. He had three
young children, who were brought up on the generated income, and
he continued potting until his death in 1993. His work was strongly
influenced by his experience with Cardew and Leach.
He created individually designed slab or thrown earthenware pieces,
including domestic ware, jewellery, sculptural forms and tiles.
His designs, bodies and glazes were constantly under review, exploring
the possibilities with slipware and earthenware glazes. His later
work used a black body. Work was often unmarked.
He was a Member of The Craftsmen Potters’ Association.
Career
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1932 |
Received scholarship to study at Lincoln
School of Art |
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Trained at Wedgwood’s, Stoke on Trent |
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1940 - 41 |
Burslem School of Art, Stoke on Trent |
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1941 – 42 |
Winchcombe Pottery, trained with Michael Cardew |
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1942 – 43 |
St Ives Pottery, tutored by Bernard Leach |
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1943 – 67 |
Lincoln School of Art - lecturer in ceramics |
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1967 – 93 |
Left teaching and set up studio pottery with wife Marjorie
in Reepham, Lincolnshire. |
My thanks to Robert's daughter Sue who supplied the information
and images.
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