Robin Welch
Robin Welch | |
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| Born | 23 July 1936 Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 5 December 2019 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Studio potter |
Robin Welch (23 July 1936 – 5 December 2019) was a studio potter.
Robin Welch was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. In 1953, he studied art at Penzance School of Art in Cornwall, and in 1956 he studied at Central Saint Martins, London.[1] Between 1953 and 1959, he worked at the Leach Pottery.
He moved to Australia for several years before returning to England in 1965 and setting up Stradbroke Pottery in Eye, Suffolk.[2] He designed for Wedgwood, Midwinter Pottery and Denby Pottery Company.[3]
His work is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.[4]
References
- ^ Whiting, David (27 December 2019). "Robin Welch obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Exhibition: Robin Welch". The Leach Pottery. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Robin Welch". www.studiopottery.com. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ Collins, Ian. "The secret talent of Norfolk artist Robin Welch". Norwich Evening News. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
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