Tea Time with Potter Jeff Oestreich: Artist Talk & Trunk Show 

Jeff Oestreich was trained in the austere simplicity of traditional Asian pottery while serving as an apprentice to Bernard Leach in England in the 1960s–70s. He will talk about his time at Leach Pottery in St. Ives and how its legacy continues to influence and resonate with contemporary artists. He will discuss and show his own work and the work of three potters who also apprenticed with Leach:  Kat Wheeler, John Beddings, Roelof Ulys.

In the British tradition, after the talk, tea and scones will be served while attendees can meet the artist.

Libby Buckley, current director of Leach Pottery, will begin the presentation with a brief Zoom conversation about recent developments at the studio, including new buildings and exciting programs. 

Let us know if you plan to attend: rsvp@craftinamerica.org

John Bedding, decorating at Leach Pottery in1971.
Courtesy of the Migie Film Archive/Marty Gross Films Production
Book signing of Leach's last book, his autobiography, 1971 (l-r): Bernard Leach, Janet Leach, Jeff Oestreich. Courtesy of Jeff Oestreich, Craft in America
Book signing of Leach’s last book, his autobiography, 1971
(l-r): Bernard Leach, Janet Leach, Jeff Oestreich.
Courtesy of Jeff Oestreich

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