John Leach continues the Leach family tradition of producing traditional studio pottery at the Muchelney Pottery, near Langport on the Somerset Levels. John and his fellow potters, Nick Rees and Mark Melbourne produce a range of woodfired stoneware largely for kitchen use together with individual pots for exhibition. Twice a year John hosts kiln openings where pots may be bought straight from the kiln and visitors can sample local Somerset food and drink. These images shown here are from the kiln opening event in April 2004.
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Wood pile
Pots in the kiln shed
Pots coming out of the kiln, Nick Rees nearest potter
John Leach discussing with visitors
Trestle table with domestic pots
Kiln chamber waiting to be emptied
Lines of pint mugs
Mark Melbury with ware from the kiln
Visitors examining pots straight from the kiln
Muchelney Pottery - Kiln Shed
John Leach mood pots in the new showroom
The new showroom at Muchelney Pottery
The new showroom at Muchelney Pottery