William Plumptre

William Plumptre in the Studio

Watch William Plumptre gather his work from the kiln, for his November 2022 exhibition Cordage.

A Very English Tradition | November 2020

We are delighted to present a solo exhibition featuring new work from William Plumptre. Trained by a Japanese master Mingei potter, Tatsuzo Shimaoka, William Plumptre has been making pots in the Anglo-Oriental style for over three decades. A Very English Tradition features his iconic wood ash glaze and rope marking decoration – a technique he learnt in Japan with Tatsuzo Shimaoka.

William Plumptre | Studio Insight

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