John MALTBY

View in collection Was born in Lincolnshire and studied pottery at Goldsmiths College in London. John Maltby originally trained as a sculptor but turned to pottery. At first he worked with David Leach but in1966 set up his own pottery at Crediton in Devon where he made domestic ware in the Leach tradition. However by the 1970s he began to develop more sculptural vessels. After a major illness in 1996 when he was no longer able to throw pots he turned to small-scale sculpture. These often combine animal and figure forms and have an ancient, timeless feel to them. Maltby is considered an honorary member of the Crafts Potters Association.

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• Dates: (1936-2020)