Leach Pottery and Seasalt Offer Second Unique Creative Opportunity
 
 

Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, the Leach Pottery promotes the work and life of Bernard Leach, and works to further the development of studio pottery and encourage young talent through its studio and education programme. Seasalt, a family run company with long standing links to the creative community in St Ives, are delighted to continue backing this innovative scheme.

In 2014, following a search that saw applications from as far afield as Spain and the USA, the Leach Pottery appointed their first Seasalt apprentice Callum Trudgeon.

Callum said, “I always wanted to be a ‘maker’. Opportunities to work at a pottery with this kind of history and reputation are hard to come by. I was thrilled to be selected, it’s a special place and I feel very lucky.”

Julia Twomlow, Leach Pottery Director, said, “We’ve had a fabulous year with Callum – he has been a great addition to the team and we very much look forward to working with Seasalt again to find our next apprentice. This is a great opportunity for someone to start out on a new career path doing something really creative but also practical and rewarding.”

Seasalt Joint Managing Director Neil Chadwick, said, “We’ve always loved and been inspired by St Ives and its artistic heritage. We’ve been involved with the Leach to some degree for many years and we’re looking forward to welcoming the next Seasalt apprentice.”

Applications for the scheme are now invited. No previous ceramics experience is necessary, but the Leach Pottery is looking for someone with enthusiasm and natural creative flair who is available for an initial 12 months. Preference will be given to applicants from within the county of Cornwall.  For the right candidate, it is hoped that the one year apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position at the Leach Pottery.

The Seasalt Bursary is providing funding towards the establishment of this position on an annual basis. For more information and to apply for the Seasalt Bursary please visit the Leach Pottery website: www.leachpottery.com/opportunities/

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Notes to Editors:

Picture caption: Seasalt Joint Managing Director, Neil Chadwick, and Leach Pottery Director, Julia Twomlow

§  The Leach Pottery is managed by the Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Ltd, a registered charity founded in 2005 reg. no 1111263

§  The primary objectives of the trust are to further the development of studio pottery, provide training in the art, craft and making of pottery and to advance the public education of the life and work of Bernard Leach and his circle.

§  A unique collection of tableware created by the Leach Pottery for Seasalt is available from selected Seasalt shops and from their online shop

§  Seasalt started in 1981, originally as an Army Navy store selling wellies and waterproofs to fishermen, flower-pickers and artists.

§  Seasalt is an award-winning Cornish fashion brand producing beautiful women’s clothing, accessories and homeware. Their unique prints and very clever, practical designs speak of the landscapes, people and heritage of Cornwall, their daily inspiration.

§  There are now 27 Seasalt shops located across the southwest and along the UK coast. Their clothes are also stocked in John Lewis’ UK stores, Fenwicks and 350 other independent stockists. They also have an online shop www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk

§  Seasalt has raised funds for charities such as the Fishermen’s Mission, Cornish Maritime Trust, RNLI and Marie Curie. They have raised over £20k in the last 3 years.
 

 For further information contact Julia Twomlow at Leach Pottery, Higher Stennack, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2HE / 01736 799703

julia@leachpottery.com / www.leachpottery.com