Set up Speyside Pottery during 1985 - 1988 involving rebuilding and extensive conversion of old farmbuildings. At first a gas-fired kiln was used but in 1989 a 60 cu. ft. woodfired kiln was built and is now used for all firings.
The kilm is fired to 1300 C over 15 hours.
All pots are hand thrown.
Several glazes are used but many pots are left unglazed on the outside and so pick up ash during the firing.
The form (shape) in all cases is considered to be of prime importance.
A wide range of pots are made including jugs, plates, bowls, mugs, store-jars, goblets, vases etc.
Many pots are sold from the showroom at the pottery which is run in conjunction with his wife Anne.
She is an artist and decorates some of the pots.
Anne Pilcher-Gough
EXHIBITIONS
1994 Castle of Park
1996 Contributor to Scottish Potters Association (SPA) Christmas Exhibition
1998 Milton Art Gallery, Banchory
1998 Just Art Studio, Fochabers as a contributor to SPA Autumn Exhibition
The potter Dr. Thomas Gough at work.