October 22nd 2022 onwards
Michael Leach was Bernard Leach's second son, he left the Leach Pottery in 1956 to set up his own pottery at Yelland in North Devon.
This exhibition includes examples of Michael's early work in St. Ives but concentrates on his Yelland years featuring pots owned by his family and ex-students.
As well as pots, Michael's son Philip Leach and other family members have lent a selection of Michael's notebooks, glaze tests and period photographs.
Michael Leach
Michael Leach throwing at Yelland
Godrevy Light - Penzance School of Art, 1950s
Michael Leach throwing at Yelland
View across the exhibition
View across the exhibition
View across the exhibition
Yelland Pottery table ware
Yelland Pottery table ware
Vases, mugs and bowls
Pots still in the family with experimental pots below
Pots made at Yelland and St. Ives
Yelland teapot and vase
St. Ives plate
St. Ives tile
Yelland teapot
St. Ives tile
Yelland porcelain dish
Yelland plate
St. Ives cup and saucer
Notebooks
Design notes for screw caps
Harvest jug by Philip Leach
Harvest jug by Philip Leach