John Leach's Muchelney Pottery

"The biggest, best and most important
thing I have ever made out of clay"

John Leach isn’t talking about a pot. He’s describing the water wildlife haven he has created on land near his pottery at Muchelney. The original idea was to grow trees there - to compensate for the wood he has to burn in the pottery kiln. The pond was almost an afterthought.

But whilst the 4,000 trees, some already 60 feet high, and shrubs are quietly maturing, the pond has become the vibrant centre of this long-cherished conservation project. Now an official County Wildlife Site, the pond has also become for John an unfailing provider of creative impetus, peace and renewal.

“Simply sitting on its banks, watching and listening to nature is so rewarding,” he says.

The Leach Pottery, St Ives
re-opened to the public on March 8, 2008
following £1.7million restoration
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John Leach Gallery
at Muchelney Pottery

Henri Matisse
original lithographs
Exhibition

March 29 - May 29
Mon - Sat 9-1, 2-5


Icare


d’Après Longus


Nu Bleu 6

Painter, sculptor, graphic artist and designer, Henri Matisse was one of the great international artists of the 20th century. Born in France in 1869, he worked tirelessly until his death in 1954.

Principal artist of the Fauve group, his style is characterised by the use of flat patterns with brilliant and pure colours, either juxtaposed or separated by thin white lines or contours.




The John Leach Gallery & Shop at Muchelney Pottery are open all year, Monday - Saturday, 9-1, 2-5


Muchelney Pottery, Muchelney, 2 miles south of Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DW
tel 01458 250324         
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