Book Synopsis
This aesthetic biography of the working career of Ray Finch, apprenticed to Michael Cardew in 1936 and later owner of Winchcombe Pottery from 1946, provides a chronological account of the development of production at this important Studio workshop in the period 1936-2006. Profusely illustrated with both new studio quality photographs of both slipware and stoneware as well as much archive material from family sources, it also uses interviews with Finch's colleagues, both past and present, to shed light on this master craftsman in clay. These are complemented by contributions from leading commentators on studio ceramics, Phil Rogers, David Whiting and Alex McErlain.
ISBN: 0-97809550315-1-9
Size, Specifications and Contents:
- Softback, 24 x 17 cms
- 160 pages in full colour
- £27.50 plus £3.50 postage and packing
| 1 : Introduction | John Edgeler |
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| 2 : Cardew & Hamada : a conversation | Interview |
| 3 : Cardew Days: essay on firing the Bottle kiln in 1936 | Ray Finch |
| 4 : The last of Slipware: a commentary | John Edgeler |
| 5 : Stoneware: the development and form of glazes | John Edgeler |
| 6 : Form, Technique and glazes : a further conversation | Interview |
| 7 : The rhythm of making | Alex McErlain |
| 8 : Throwing with Ray | Eddie Hopkins |
| 9 : Ray Finch and Kiln Craft: a master at work | Dave Wilson |
| 10 : Appreciation | Phil Rogers |
| 11 : Tribute | David Whiting |
| 12 : Some final thoughts | John Edgeler |
| Other tributes and contributions | Various |
| Apendices | |
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This title was published in 2006 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ray Finch starting his potting career at Winchcombe Pottery
Images from the Ray Finch Retrospective at Long Room Gallery in June 2006
