The Harlequin Gallery will be taking part in Plumstead Open Studios 2024 in London SE18 for the third consecutive year. All venues, including the Harlequin, will open from 11am until 6pm over the weekend Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September. The … Continued
Janet Leach (1918 – 1997) Having exhibited and dealt in studio pottery for over 25 years means that I have seen and handled work by all the finest studio ceramics artists that we have been privileged to enjoy. In my … Continued
Poh Chap Yeap was commercially active as a potter for little over ten years in the 1970s/1980s when he was regarded as a major force in the studio pottery world. Early Years Yeap was born the son of a Chinese … Continued
Although I have organised Plumstead Open Studios since 2016, this is the first year that the Harlequin Gallery has actually taken part. Traditionally held over the first weekend in September, this year sees over 47 artists exhibiting in 24 venues … Continued
In 1920 the Leach Pottery was started by Bernard Leach and his Japanese friend, Shoji Hamada, a mile up the hill from the centre of the town of St. Ives in Cornwall. There by the Stennack stream, in what was … Continued
I admired the pots of William Marshall long before I had the pleasure of meeting him, on several occasions, during my regular springtime trips down to St. Ives in the late 1990s. William Marshall, usually referred to as Bill, was … Continued
Not to be confused with the other Summer Exhibition taking place in the Capital, I believe my latest exhibition that opens on Friday 4th August at 11am will have something to offer all of you. Those of you, who are … Continued
The potter, Ursula Mommens, who died at the age of 101 seven years ago today, was without doubt one of the most fascinating people that I have had the privilege to meet and get to know. Born in Cambridge in … Continued
Marianne de Trey, who died a few weeks ago on 18th October, would have been celebrating her 103rd birthday on the day the Harlequin Gallery exhibition opens on 3rd November 2016. I believe it would be disrespectful if I didn’t … Continued