Richard Batterham - Independent Potter
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- čas přidán 25. 11. 2019
- A 30-minute documentary about one of the UK's finest potters.
Batterham's domestic stoneware is highly collectible - but made for everyday use.
Here he shares his philosophy and demonstrates his art, from mixing the clay to glazing the finished item and much in-between.
Batterham died on 8th September 2021
"Having a pottery exhibition where you can't handle stuff is like hanging pictures in the dark"
I love this so much
Wonderful documentary. Richard was my uncle and this captures his understated passion and humility perfectly, so thank you.
Thank you. I was sorry to hear last week that he'd passed away - please accept my condolences. I will pass your kind comments on to co-producer Iain Weatherby and director George Young.. All the best, Paul
@@paulfenwickmazzafilms4042 The funeral was today, and whilst obviously a sad occasion it was also a wonderful celebration of his life and work and the inspiration he passed on - from those aged eight-to-eighty eight. I hope your film can pass that inspiration to many more people. It brought a tear to my father's eye this evening, and also to mine. Tom
Hi Tom. I’m really pleased you like the film. He was such a great man, your uncle and I miss him. It was a complete pleasure to make this film and spend the time with him. Sorry not to meet you at the funeral. Very best. George
A beautifully made film and an inspiring insight into possibly the last of the great English potters in the Leach tradition.
Thank you
“Error, chiefly”....Lol... we all know that feeling but we are addicted to the process anyway...Clay is awesome!
Thanks so much for that.... My Mum has a huge collection of his work and we have always eaten off his plates and bowls. I went to school with his sons and also interviewed him while I was at Art college. So great to see such a beautiful sensitive film, bringing back memories...
Thanks Tim. You’re very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Best. George
I like both of these Richard videos! Especially the throwing on the wheel parts, making clay parts, glazing parts, Richard's chat/narrative, and basically the whole thing great viewing for beginners, intermediate and advanced clay artists!
Thank you for this. I am enamoured by his work and loved watching it. Deeply saddened knowing he passed away.
That was the most interesting pottery video. I’ve only been potting for a year but never really thought about the way the clay is made. And that wheel is brilliant. I think I could lose time watching him work.
It is quite hypnotic! Good luck with your pottery.
That's a terrific film. I taught Art and Pottery at a school in Wimborne and used to love popping over to see RB in Durweston when I got the chance. He had, and still has, strong views about what is good and bad in pottery and, as a result, was good fun to talk with. In 1997 I moved to another school in Kent which had a gallery as part of the Art Department and I soon started to show potters I liked. RB was one of them. I will never forget the show, which was a sell-out. I am now lucky to have quite a lot of his pottery which I use virtually every day. What an example he is for any young potter starting out. I certainly felt very blessed to have known him.
Thanks James.
I’m very glad you liked the film. It was a great pleasure to make. I’m sure he will continue to be a great example to many. Very best, George
What magnificent work. His pieces are so humble yet full of life and resonance.
He is truly a "treasure"...I hope to buy some of his work...a true potter
Glad to see such passionate people and their love for what they do
Superb. Reminds me of happy time’s visiting him 😊
Rest in Peace, you beautiful being 🙏🏻
Absolutely beautiful and very humbling. Thank you.
Lovely and thoughtful video. Thank you❣️
So appreciated.
I am very pleased that Richard has allowed us an insight into his life and work. Also thanks to the film makers for their fine work. I visited Richards pottery in 1976 and seeing how he lived and worked had a big influence on me. I have been fortunate enough to purchase some of his pots and live with them. They are timeless pots and continue to be a pleasure to use and look at. Thanks for your work
Willem - thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed the film and I hope you are happy, well and productive in Wisconsin. Paul / Mazza Films
thanks for this video, there is something about watching and listening to someone who 'knows'..
An excellent documentary about Richards thoughts and potting life.
Thanks Peter.
I enjoyed this so much. Thank you for sharing his art. As a new potter myself I connected with Richard and learned from much from his wisdom.
Lovely - glad you enjoyed it - good luck with your pottery!
Wonderful film. You captured his essence and hard work and art so beautifully. I am an amateur potter, and I greatly appreciate Richard’s wisdom.
Glad you liked it - he is wise indeed!
Brilliant film thank you
Thank you!
Very beautifully done ....Bravo
Thank you!
Great potter and very good film. #Thank you.
John - thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. RB was a star in the world of pottery. And, I think, outside it.
Wow, something to aspire to! The glazes!
Thanks Joyce. Thumbs up emoji!
So happy I fell upon this video
So glad you did!
Very good. Thank you.
Thank you Guy
Rest In Peace Richard.
Great sense of humor !
I get great pleasure every day, using his pots, plates, mugs, jugs and dishes. His philosophy comes through to my hands.
That's lovely Celia
My favorite Ceramic video.
I’m very pleased to hear it!
Beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️
the glazes are breathtaking
Ausome documentary
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Very wise chap
What an amazing potter and story, thanks. I cant help but wonder if his difficulty in breathing is from that 20cm layering of clay dust everywhere. 50 years worth it seems. I ask because I too have this "creative messiness" personality as well. Maybe we should respect the dust a bit more?
That or COPD. Poor guy.
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I'm not so familiar with British clay artists, born Dublin Ireland moved to Pennsylvania age 5....I notice Michael Cardo being mentioned can I get a spell check for him?...as my search isn't taking me to any relevant clips videos ,or films??
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What is a fourtnight? Thanks from.St. Paul Minnesota.
Hi John - a fortnight is an English (British) word meaning a two-week period, derived from 'fourteen nights'
@@paulfenwickmazzafilms4042 Quite nice of you too respond. Must be a bit of English slang. From, St. Paul Minnesota.
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Hello Theodore - glad you like it! Are you and Richard by any chance related?
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Please wear a respirator when mixing dry ingredients. You may wind up breathing like this poor soul. A wonderful talent paying the price for his art.
I was wondering if thats what it was. :-(
Good point, silicosis is no joke. He's also doing a lot of physical work at 80+ years old so thats some of the reason too, but definitely take care of your lungs!
be nice to have the space produce your own clay etc...
I wish Alan Watts was a potter
I keep coming back here for inspiration. Seems like he fired once?
Glad you are inspired by Richard. Sadly he died last month. Sorry - I don't know if he fired just once.
@@paulfenwickmazzafilms4042 , as in from greenware to glazed, instead of first firing to bisque temperature, and then another firing to glaze the articles
@@thehappypotter9612 I don't know
What is he doing sieving clay ? No narrative no explanation!!!
Did he die of heart failure? That gasping he does most of the time is an early symptom.
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