The Craft of the Potter (1976) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Craft of the Potter online in HD.
The Craft of the Potter — Storyline
Five programmes in which leading potters show their techniques and share their ideas, with a look at ceramics past and present.
Presented by Michael Casson. He is described as one of the greatest figures in post-war pottery and is often portrayed as the person who brought pottery to the masses.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Michael Casson
The Craft of the Potter — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1976-04-12 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
The Craft of the Potter — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Clay and hand-building (1976-04-12) — What is clay and how do you prepare it? Potter Mary Rogers shows how she makes pinch, coil and slab pots, and we look at some ancient pre-Columbian hand-built pottery.
- E2: Throwing (1976-04-19) — David Leach throws porcelain on a kick wheel, Michael Casson throws stoneware on a power wheel; with a look at some ancient pottery from Greece and China.
- E3: Decorating (1976-04-26) — Alan Caiger-Smith and Eileen Nisbet show how to incise, apply clay and use slip, and Alan demonstrates wax resist. Plus a look at some ancient Persian pottery.
- E4: Glaze and Fire (1976-05-03) — Lynne Reeve shows how to make and modify glazes; Walter Keeler explains some of the mysteries of kilns and firing; with a look at some ancient Chinese pottery.
- E5: Talking about Pots (1976-05-10) — Michael Cardew, with a gallery-owner and a collector, talk about their favourite pots, with recordings of Leach and Hamada at work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Craft of the Potter have? 1 season(s) with 5 episodes.
Where can I watch The Craft of the Potter? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
