Meet the Makers
We are one of the last remaining handmaking mass production Potteries in England and wouldn’t be anywhere without the skilled team who make our pots. Every Whichford Pot is stamped with the Whichford mark and year of making and to celebrate our heritage, our throwers and decorators add their personal makers’ mark to every pot they produce — you will see these on their making photos below.
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    Jim KeelingJim Keeling co-founded Whichford Pottery in 1976 and is a Master Craftsman. Meet Jim
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  Dominique KeelingDominique co-founded the Pottery in 1976 and is an artist. Meet Dominique
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    Adam KeelingAdam Keeling grew up at the Pottery and is a Master Thrower and Director. Meet Adam
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    Simon GarneSimon is a Master Thrower and has been working at the pottery since 2000. Meet Simon
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    Joe Cobb StanierJoe is a Senior Thrower and has been working at the Pottery since 2004. Meet Joe
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    Robert Rivett (Riv)Riv is a Senior Thrower and has worked at the Pottery since 2007. Meet Robert
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    Steve MeekSteve joined the team in 2020 and is a Junior Thrower. Meet Steve
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    Frank PinsentFrank joined the team in 2021 and is one of our Apprentices. Meet Frank
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    Boadie StuttBoadie joined the team in 2022 and is one of our apprentices. Meet Boadie
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    Dylan OwenDylan is an Apprentice and joined the team in 2024. Meet Dylan
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    Sue PhilpottSue joined the team in 2020 and is a Decorator. Meet Sue
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    Barbara Hands (Babs)Babs has been working at the Pottery since 1982 and is a Decorator. Meet Barbara
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    Caroline RichardsonCaroline has been working at the Pottery since 2023. Meet Caroline
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    Emma CobbEmma joined the team in 2023. Meet Emma
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  Brian HandsBrian has worked as a Clay Technician at the Pottery since 1989. Meet Brian
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  Steve TaylorSteve has been working at the Pottery since 2014 and is a Clay Technician. Meet Steve