PAUL WHEELER POTTERY
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I am a studio potter based in Blackwater and my passion is making pottery inspired by industrial shapes and forms. 

I use a range of different skills and techniques that I have acquired from experts in the field of ceramics and fire with my pots in either a gas or electric atmosphere using stoneware clay and a selection of glazes.
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Kansai Gaidai University, Japan (2008)

My foundation in clay is rooted in Japanese culture, as I first learnt how to make pottery at university in Japan, while studying Japanese language. It was there that I learnt to value handmade ceramics, and came away with a whole range of traditional Japanese making and glazing techniques that I still use in my practise today.
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Clay College, Stoke on Trent (2017)

In September 2017, I was accepted on the two-year, full-time Clay College Diploma course at Middleport Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent.

There, I learnt traditional English studio pottery practises from the hands of visiting master potters. In addition, Clay College hosted visiting potters from around the world.
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Wedgwood (2019)

During my studies at Clay College, I worked part-time at Wedgwood, in their factory in Stoke-on-Trent. I had the opportunity to hone my throwing skills, while working for a high-end ceramics manufacturer.
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The Great Pottery Throw Down (2019 & 2020)

After graduating Clay College, I worked on the third and fourth series of the show as a pottery consultant and technician.

This was an amazing opportunity to experience the fast paced world of television by working on an iconic pottery program with some amazing potters.
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 University for the Creative Arts

I am currently working at UCA in Farnham in their ceramics department as the Tutor Technician to BA and MA students.

I also teach pottery classes for 318 Ceramics at Farnham Pottery in the evenings as well as teaching from my studio at home.

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