In 2021 I had the great privilege to take part in Channel 4's 'The Great Pottery Throw Down'. Here are some photographs from that wonderful and challenging experience. (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
Being presented with the winning trophy by Keith Brymer Jones, Richard Miller and Siobhan McSweeney. (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
Fruit Week (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
The potters were challenged to make a chicken brick, tagine and casserole dish out of terracotta. (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
With judges Richard Miller and Keith Brymer Jones (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
Decorating the olla pot and seed jar as influenced by Acoma traditions. (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
The challenge for the semi final was to create a basin and pedestal bathroom set.(Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
The final make was inspired by Art Deco Ceramics of the 1920's. (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
The final make was inspired by Art Deco Ceramics of the 1920's. (Photograph: Mark Bourdillon/Channel4/Love Productions)
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021 Winners Trophy.