A Robin Welch cylindrical vase with distinctive banded glaze. Impressed mark. H: 18cm (7") D: 6cm (2.5") Robin Welch (1936–2019) began his artistic journey with a passion for painting, studying art at college in Nuneaton before moving on to the Penzance School of Art in Cornwall in 1953. It was there that he discovered a lifelong love for pottery, inspired by his teacher Michael Leach, son of the legendary Bernard Leach. Encouraged by Michael, Robin spent weekends and holidays honing his craft at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, gaining hands-on experience at the wheel. Throughout the 1950s, he worked there intermittently, deepening his understanding of both form and function, before continuing his studies at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London in 1956. Robin’s work is celebrated for its clean, elegant lines and masterfully thrown forms—bowls, dishes, and cylinders—often accented with distinctive bands of glaze. In addition to his studio work, he was also a talented designer for industry, creating pieces for renowned names such as Wedgwood, Midwinter, and Denby. Email us
