Geology for Potters — afternoon talk at the Leach
Ceramicist Matthew Blakely brings his expertise in rock glazes to the Leach Pottery in St Ives for a single afternoon talk tied to his five-day throwing course. The session takes a crash-course approach to geology, covering the relative characters of different rock types and how potters can test raw materials for use in glazes. It is aimed at those who want to deepen their understanding of ceramic materials beyond the conventional. Whether you are joining the full week-long course or coming along for this talk alone, it offers a rare chance to explore the geological side of the potter's craft in one of Cornwall's most storied studios.
