Henry Bird: Featured Potter

Henry is based in Falmouth, Cornwall making his own range and bespoke pieces at his studio. He is currently taking a 1 year sabbatical from the Leach Pottery after 3 years working as a production potter where he learned the process of making the Standard Ware; working with the local stoneware clay, glazes and reduction gas firing process. Here, Henry was able to focus on everyday, functional pots, naturally inspired by those around him, and the rich artistic heritage of St Ives.

While on his sabbatical, Henry has been able to use his experience and has been experimenting and developing his own glazes and clays; firing with gas or wood.