- I'm a fan of ceramics and love seeing what's possible with clay.
- I think the series often exhibits more creativity and imagination than many of the other art competitions I see on television and real life!
- I like the fact it tests a team of potters across a range of knowledge, skills and practice - and accepts that not everybody is good at everything
- It's very inclusive - especially in relation to age. Nice to see
- some older people getting a chance to shine!
- lots of very nice people from diverse backgrounds and absolutely nobody who falling into the truly awful "I wannabe on the telly" or "been practising selfies a lot" categories
- It's also joyful and is a very definite feel good programme!
- Plus the Judges are skilled PRACTITIONERS who are very respectful and appreciative of those who take part - which is a VERY good reason for taking part.
I also love and highly recommend their Facebook Page which celebrates both the potters and their handiwork.
Call for Entries: The Great Pottery Throwdown Series 7
Who can apply
- aged 18 years (or over) on 26th February 2023.
- resident of the UK (incl. Isle of Man and Channel Islands).
- able to commit to all the filming days (currently expected to be up to 30 days over a 9 to 10 week period during AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2023)
- in no way associated with Love Productions - who make the programme
- a professional potter, meaning that you do not work full time as a potter, either at home or in a professional environment, nor does your main source of income derive from commercial ceramics or pottery.
- a Fellow or a Selected member of the Craft Potters Association (CPA)
- nor have ever been,
- nor can you be judged, by us, to be at that level.
- somebody who has been convicted of any serious crime. Details of convictions should be listed on the application form.