I love to see John on youtube. I owe Bernard, David and John a big thank you for inspiring me to be a potter for 40 years. My lifelong exploration started by reading a potters book in 1972 and now I make pots on the coast of Nova Scotia. Thanks to the Leach tradition.
Enjoyed that. What a lovely man. He impressed me greatly when I attended a workshop given by him in Kilkenny, Ireland many years ago. Still have the pots. This piece reassures me that my 40yrs + struggling with clay has not been a waste of time. "The wise man is he who in his old age makes use of the gifts with which he was born" (Uncle Bernard)
This is what you want a potter to look and sound like! Sadly, this lovely man passed away in 2021, leaving behind a remarkable body of work. Several examples in the V&A.
Related to Simon Leach? He's a potter I watch here on youtube a lot and who is also from the UK. He talks quite often about his grandfather who invented the Leach Wheel... He's an excellent potter and tons of fun to watch...
This video really moved me. Trying to become a potter myself. I certainly will keep all this advice in mind!! Thank you for posting and thanks to John Leach for his beautifull words :-)
Is John Leach related to Simon Leach? I believe Simon has mentioned he was from Cornwall as well so I'm assuming there must be a family connection. Brothers maybe?
I love to see John on youtube. I owe Bernard, David and John a big thank you for inspiring me to be a potter for 40 years. My lifelong exploration started by reading a potters book in 1972 and now I make pots on the coast of Nova Scotia. Thanks to the Leach tradition.
And now you are inspiring me to become a full time potter myself.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience on UA-cam
Love this , I am an amateur potter whom deeply admires the Leach pottery as well as the Leach pottery philosophy. Thanks for sharing !
Such a sad loss, much admired, thoughts are with his family and friends.
Just riveting to listen too. Remember first finding him as a student in the 80's in 'Ceramics Mounty' magazine.
I loved this film when I saw it years ago, and again today. Would love to visit someday
What a wonderful interview and such a lovely guy
Enjoyed that. What a lovely man. He impressed me greatly when I attended a workshop given by him in Kilkenny, Ireland many years ago. Still have the pots. This piece reassures me that my 40yrs + struggling with clay has not been a waste of time. "The wise man is he who in his old age makes use of the gifts with which he was born" (Uncle Bernard)
i know it is kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?
What a beautiful interview - well spoken and full of passion for the craft!
This is what you want a potter to look and sound like! Sadly, this lovely man passed away in 2021, leaving behind a remarkable body of work. Several examples in the V&A.
Lovely flim of a very talented potter with all the interesting thinking of working with clay. Here is to you John.
Thank you for sharing this interview, it was very enlightening to hear.
Related to Simon Leach? He's a potter I watch here on youtube a lot and who is also from the UK. He talks quite often about his grandfather who invented the Leach Wheel... He's an excellent potter and tons of fun to watch...
John Leach is such a wonderful man and potter. Great to hear his laugh. Thanks for this video.
What a lovely man! Marvelous outlook! (from a novice potter!)
This video really moved me. Trying to become a potter myself. I certainly will keep all this advice in mind!! Thank you for posting and thanks to John Leach for his beautifull words :-)
Lovely to listen to, and lots of great advice in here. Thanks for posting!
Charming man and a fine interview.
Excellent interview, smashing man
He is Simon’s brother.Simon had mentioned on the “seal making”UA-cam.
Great to see this is getting lot's of views - proud of this interview as it goes beyond pottery and about the importance of craft!
lovely culture ...I soaked it up
Very nice video, thank you for sharing.
Excellents potters Leach family
wow...nice !!!!!
Is John Leach related to Simon Leach? I believe Simon has mentioned he was from Cornwall as well so I'm assuming there must be a family connection. Brothers maybe?
I answered my own question. Or I should say, Simon did with this video.
ua-cam.com/video/Uk70GaG7r7A/v-deo.html
Is this Simon Leach's father??? If so, why did he not mention him as a potter?
I believe this is Simon's brother.
Based on his age, brother sounds more realistic.
And Simon has a video where he visits his brother's shop.
ua-cam.com/video/Uk70GaG7r7A/v-deo.html
This is Simons brother, no?
Yes.
ua-cam.com/video/Uk70GaG7r7A/v-deo.html
He looks older than he is
:)