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From East to West in St Ives

Feb 15th, 2008 Posted by Craig Blackburn in: Art, Craft, Exhibition, Heritage | Comments: 0
ALMOST 30 years after the death of its founder, Leach Pottery in St Ives re-opens it doors to visitors and artists following a £1.7m facelift.

Thanks to a raft of public sector funding, one of Cornwall's influential heritage sites has open edits doors once again with a new pottery training and business incubation facility, education resources and a showcase gallery, all of which will celebrate the life, work, influences and legacy of its famous creator.


Born in the East and educated in the West, Bernard Leach was one of the most influential figures of the craft movement in the 20th Century. The establishment of the Leach Pottery in St Ives in 1920 led to the development of his reputation as a key pioneering figure in the international world of ceramics.

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