History
HISTORY
/ TECHNICAL / OTHER
ACTIVITIES
| 1970-1971 | Gerry studied art in a foundation year at Falmouth Art College | |
| 1971-1974 | Exeter University, studying archaeology and geography. Gerry met Lyn there! | |
| 1974-1975 | Exeter Art college developing pottery skills | |
| 1975-1976 | Worked as a "repeat thrower" at Honiton pottery, Devon | |
| 1976-1977 | Got married, moved to Fangfoss and opened the pottery | |
| 1977-1982 | Working with Lyn in the pottery, producing mainly utilitarian ware. Began gaining a reputation for commemorative ware embossed with sprig moulding. Gerry's studio ware was exahibited in galleries including: The Centre for Contemporary Art in Sunderland, Portcullis in Newcastle, Scunthorpe Art Gallery and the Coach House Gallery in Cumbria | |
| 1982 | Diversified into slip casting, making a large range of gift items. Started exhibiting at national trade fares | |
| 2000 | The Millennium. Commissioned by schools and organisations to work with children to produce large ceramic murals. Examples can be seen at Blaydon Catholic School, Driffield Junior School and other schools in Yorkshire. | |
| 2004 | Stopped slip casting and reorganised the pottery to include an educational room and new gallery. | |
| 2005 | Lyn's continued input as a teacher enabled the pottery to develop its educational work throughout schools and communities. | |
| 2006 | Gerry accepted as a Professional member of ERA - East Riding Artists | |
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Gerry with one of his first mugs - a pint tankard made for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977. He bought it at a charity shop in 2007 for £1.99! |
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