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The Throw Down: Interview with Sara Cox
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The Throw Down: Interview with Sara Cox

An interview with Sara Cox, talking about the show and some of the difficulties that the potters encounter – not to mention the different approaches of the judges with Keith being more from a design/industrial background and Kate coming more from an artist potter perspective.

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‘Sinks, Tiles & (Less) Tears’. The Great Pottery Throw Down Review: Episode 2

Posted by: on Nov 11, 2015 | No Comments

Episode 2 got straight down to business with the Main Make: each contestant being required to make a wash basin using coils of clay. This Make was based on Kate’s skillset, whereas last week’s stacking bowls Make was informed by Keith’s background.

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Pottery Throw Down: Two Days at The Guardian, The Clay Hangover, The Prod in the Eye

Posted by: on Nov 9, 2015 | No Comments

On the 4th November, The Guardian ran a rather positive review of the Pottery Throw Down Episode 1 where Pottery was described as ‘beautiful’ and ‘mesmerising’:

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Pottery Throw Down: Episode 2 Clip

Posted by: on Nov 8, 2015 | No Comments

Here’s a new clip from the Pottery Throw Down, Episode 2.