Rob Watson

I became interested in pottery in the mid 1970's and taught myself to throw and make pots.
in 1979 I began a 3 year studio ceramics course at Chesterfield College of Art where I specialised in wood fired stoneware.
From 1982 to 1990 I made reduction fired stoneware in a gas / wood fired kiln.
In 1990 I began to introduce more colour into my work and to this end I experimented with and continue to use white earthenware clay decorated with a small number  of  coloured glazes, mainly blues and pinks. I produce a wide range of wheel thrown domestic ware from mugs to casseroles, however many slab dishes, plates, and "one off" pots often crop up.
I make generously thrown work, substantial rims and handles, freely decorated with vibrant colours. All the work is now fired in electric kilns to a high fired earthenware temperature of 1140/1160 centigrade. 
Ideas and influences come from many places but my interest in English slipware and all things Japanese give much to my work.
Sales are mainly from fairs, galleries, and craft centres.

In the recent past I have exhibited in Britain at:
The Stable Gallery, Yetholm
Throstle Nest Gallery, Halifax
Stokoe and Gossipgate Galleries, Alston
Tolquohoun Gallery, Aberdeen
Queens Road Gallery, Aberdeen
Green Gallery, Aberfoyle      
Collins Gallery, Glasgow        
Laburnham Ceramics, Penrith
Ropewalk, Barton on Humber

I have also exhibited with Midland Potters Association, Northern Potters, and in many other joint exhibitions.