Michael Casson
English studio potter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Casson OBE (2 April 1925 - 12 December 2003) born in London, was an English studio potter, referred to as "respected and charismatic".[1]
Michael Casson | |
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| Born | 2 April 1925 London, England |
| Died | 12 December 2003 |
| Alma mater | Shoreditch College Hornsey College of Art |
| Known for | Painting |
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He studied art and woodwork at Shoreditch College, and ceramics at Hornsey College of Art,[2] 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.[3]
In 1976, Casson devised and presented "The Craft of the Potter" for the BBC a series that involved practical demonstrations and discussion about the craft of the potter.[4] He was known for studio pottery and painting. His work is in the V&A museum London.[5]
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