The kiln opening was part of the Easter weekend celebrations at the Leach Pottery when two exhibitions also opened: Janet Leach : Her Life and Work and The Flower Show.
Lead potter Jack Doherty unpacked the kiln and the other potters - Jacob Bodilly, Kat Livsey and Midiro Endowere on hand to help clean off the pots hot from the kiln in front of a crowd of visitors.
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Kiln waiting to be unpacked
After the event
After the event
Newly fired standardware pots for sale
Tantalising glimpse into the kiln, will it be a good firing?
Jack Doherty removing the bricks with potters Kat Livesey and Midori looking on
Stacking the bricks
Jack having a good look at the pots
Jack explaining to visitors
Jack explaining while Jacob Bodilly and Kat Livesey clean off the hot pots
Some pots from the firing
Fettling the hot pots