Re: Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster)

by **bistoboy** Mon May 31, 2010 10:22 pm

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 Dscf1113

swan lake teapot and a lidded pot

by **skay** Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:06 pm

by **skay** Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:34 pm

Thyme, Sage & Curry

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 Dscn1311

I love the 'Curry' such a simple 70's introduction to Curry, as in Vesta Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 314189

xx

by **dantheman** Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:33 pm

In an interview with Clappison,I was interested to read that in 1966 he was given free time to make what he liked,this was the time when he produced his best piece simply called 'the girl'

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 11-8010

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 11-8010

by **dantheman** Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:19 am

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 0011410

Elegance by Clappison

by **dantheman** Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:34 pm

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 00314

In 1955 John Clappison introduced the distinctive Elegance range,decorated with a vertical stripe using a labour intensive method of applying masking tape strips before each item was aerographed with colour.

by **dantheman** Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:26 pm

it would be fascinating to hear from Jonathan Clappison!! Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 847164

John Clappison was a hugely influential designer and played his part in bringing about the wonderful 60's style revolution

by clappy1 Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:26 pm

dantheman wrote:it would be fascinating to hear from Jonathan Clappison!! John Clappison was a hugely influential designer and played his part in bringing about the wonderful 60's style revolution

Joined the site this afternoon, if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Dad is still making muramics at home on a casual basis as he is getting on a bit now! Hopefully, he'll be
able to teach me the tricks of the trade and pass on some of his skills, time permitting!

Regards

Jonathan Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 212118

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 212118

by **dantheman** Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:35 pm

great to have you hear Jonathan,I will no doubt have loads of questions

Q1,
Do you have pics of dad's latest work?

by **big ed** Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:39 pm

Hi johnathon , maybe a daft question , but was John's piece's marked or signed as such as opposed to other hornsea designers , Ed Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 314189

by **dantheman** Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:44 pm

[/quote]

and did he make any pieces similar to this one? It is possibly my favorite ceramic design of all time

by clappy1 Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:14 pm

big ed wrote:Hi johnathon , maybe a daft question , but was John's piece's marked or signed as such as opposed to other hornsea designers , Ed

Hello Ed,

Throughout the time John was at the Pottery, he was'nt allowed to sign pieces. All the work produced had to say "designs by the Hornsea Design Team". All my father's work since leaving the Pottery is signed by him and sometimes dated. These designs have been available through the Hornsea Pottery Collectors society who hold meetings throughout the year, you just need to become a member. John usually attends these and often gives talks.

Thank you

Jonathan

by clappy1 Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:01 pm

https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/15/51/85/36/img_0512.jpg

by clappy1 Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:09 pm

All,

Most of his later work is documented in 'Gone to Pot' by Pauline Coyle which can be found online at WH Smiths

ISBN-10: 0955545501
ISBN-13: 978-0955545504

Thanks
Jonathan

https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/15/51/85/36/00110.jpg

by **big ed** Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:23 pm

clappy1 wrote:
big ed wrote:Hi johnathon , maybe a daft question , but was John's piece's marked or signed as such as opposed to other hornsea designers , Ed

Hello Ed,

Throughout the time John was at the Pottery, he was'nt allowed to sign pieces. All the work produced had to say "designs by the Hornsea Design Team". All my father's work since leaving the Pottery is signed by him and sometimes dated. These designs have been available through the Hornsea Pottery Collectors society who hold meetings throughout the year, you just need to become a member. John usually attends these and often gives talks.

Thank you

Jonathan

Thanks Johnathon , also love the cat , if you hadn't shown it , I would have sworn it was a Scandi Cat Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 677383

by clappy1 Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:26 pm

https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/15/51/85/36/img_0513.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/15/51/85/36/img_0412.jpg

Sorry, these are the only two other's I have to hand as 1-5 are duplicates of the same pictures!

Rgds
Jonathan

by clappy1 Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:17 pm

dantheman wrote:did John make these very recently?

Hello Dantheman,

John made the cat around 6 months ago, the other muramics are around a year old. It is really wonderful to find out what his next little creation is going to be, some are sensible and some just have that unique Clappison twist, it usually depends on what his recent experiences have been, and then he will theme it around them.

Thank you

Jonathan.

by **dantheman** Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:24 pm

has John done any sculptural pieces?

by clappy1 Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:30 pm

skay wrote: The recent things are great in such a different way to the older stuff. How old is your Dad now Jonathan - if that's not a rude question?

xx

Hello Skay,

My dad is the ripe old age of 73, so it's nice to see his creative juices have not dryed up completely yet? It keeps him out of mischief, and it gives my mum a bit of peace too.

Thank you

Jonathan.

by **flying free** Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:36 pm

I love the wall hangings - the angel is my fave but the first geometric one you posted is gorgeous also - mmm spoilt for choice.

I have a mermaid but it's the only one I have.
m

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 Hornse10

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster) - Page 2 Hornse10

by **dantheman** Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:52 pm

has your dad ever talked to you about going to the Gustavsberg factory and meeting Stig Lindberg + Gunnar Nylund?

by clappy1 Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:01 pm

dantheman wrote:has your dad ever talked to you about going to the Gustavsberg factory and meeting Stig Lindberg + Gunnar Nylund?

He went over there this February, and he loved it. These are two of his favourate designers! He may have met stig when he was younger, but I will have to ask him for sure.

Thanks Jonathan.

by **dantheman** Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:12 pm

I know he went in the early 60's with Bob Hindle,I'm glad they made an impression as they are my favorite Scandinavian designers too

by **dantheman** Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:55 pm

[/quote]

and did he make any pieces similar to this one? It is possibly my favorite ceramic design of all time[/quote]

have you seen this piece in the flesh Jonathan?

by clappy1 Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:57 pm

dantheman wrote:
dantheman wrote:
dantheman wrote:http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/news/Decade-changed-world/article-655724-detail/article.html

In this interview with Clappison,I was interested to read that in 1966 he was given free time to make what he liked,this was the time when he produced his best piece simply called 'the girl'

Hello Dantheman, John has not got one of these models. This was the only bust he did, and only a few dozen were made. These are now very rare, happy hunting!

and did he make any pieces similar to this one? It is possibly my favorite ceramic design of all time

have you seen this piece in the flesh Jonathan?

by Sponsored content

Hornsea Pottery (E Yorks & Lancaster)