Michael Casson
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Michael Casson OBE born in London, was a studio potter
, referred to as "respected and charismatic".
He studied art and woodwork at Shoreditch College, and ceramics at Hornsey College of Art
., and was one of the founding potters of the Craft Potters’ Association
, a co-operative that acquired a shop and gallery in central London in 1958.
In 1976, Casson devised and presented The Craft of the Potter for the BBC
a series that involved practical demonstrations and discussion about the art of the ....potter.
Studio potter
A studio potter is one who is a modern artist, who either works alone or in a small group, producing unique items of pottery in small quantities, typically with all stages of manufacture carried out by themselves. Studio pottery includes functional wares such as tableware or cookware, and...
, referred to as "respected and charismatic".
He studied art and woodwork at Shoreditch College, and ceramics at Hornsey College of Art
Hornsey College of Art
Hornsey College of Art is a former college centred in Crouch End, London, England. Since 2008, the building has been a part of Coleridge Primary School, upon its expansion to four form entry...
., and was one of the founding potters of the Craft Potters’ Association
Craft Potters’ Association
The Craft Potters Association was formed in 1958 to promote the work of its members and to increase public awareness of contemporary studio pottery...
, a co-operative that acquired a shop and gallery in central London in 1958.
In 1976, Casson devised and presented The Craft of the Potter for the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
a series that involved practical demonstrations and discussion about the art of the ....potter.