Richard Batterham - Independent Potter

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

Комментарии • 87

  • @NetIncomeBuilder
    @NetIncomeBuilder 3 года назад +32

    Wonderful documentary. Richard was my uncle and this captures his understated passion and humility perfectly, so thank you.

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. I was sorry to hear last week that he'd passed away - please accept my condolences. I will pass your kind comments on to co-producer Iain Weatherby and director George Young.. All the best, Paul

    • @NetIncomeBuilder
      @NetIncomeBuilder 3 года назад +8

      @@paulfenwickmazzafilms4042 The funeral was today, and whilst obviously a sad occasion it was also a wonderful celebration of his life and work and the inspiration he passed on - from those aged eight-to-eighty eight. I hope your film can pass that inspiration to many more people. It brought a tear to my father's eye this evening, and also to mine. Tom

    • @georgeyoung9365
      @georgeyoung9365 3 года назад +2

      Hi Tom. I’m really pleased you like the film. He was such a great man, your uncle and I miss him. It was a complete pleasure to make this film and spend the time with him. Sorry not to meet you at the funeral. Very best. George

  • @STAIND12300
    @STAIND12300 2 года назад +11

    "Having a pottery exhibition where you can't handle stuff is like hanging pictures in the dark"
    I love this so much

  • @thewaythingsare8158
    @thewaythingsare8158 10 месяцев назад +2

    A beautifully made film and an inspiring insight into possibly the last of the great English potters in the Leach tradition.

  • @timbates40
    @timbates40 4 года назад +35

    Thanks so much for that.... My Mum has a huge collection of his work and we have always eaten off his plates and bowls. I went to school with his sons and also interviewed him while I was at Art college. So great to see such a beautiful sensitive film, bringing back memories...

    • @georgeyoung9365
      @georgeyoung9365 4 года назад

      Thanks Tim. You’re very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Best. George

  • @davidmolloy1317
    @davidmolloy1317 Год назад +5

    I like both of these Richard videos! Especially the throwing on the wheel parts, making clay parts, glazing parts, Richard's chat/narrative, and basically the whole thing great viewing for beginners, intermediate and advanced clay artists!

  • @prasad.s510
    @prasad.s510 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for this. I am enamoured by his work and loved watching it. Deeply saddened knowing he passed away.

  • @amandaneilson8561
    @amandaneilson8561 2 года назад +6

    That was the most interesting pottery video. I’ve only been potting for a year but never really thought about the way the clay is made. And that wheel is brilliant. I think I could lose time watching him work.

  • @jamescockburn8886
    @jamescockburn8886 4 года назад +9

    That's a terrific film. I taught Art and Pottery at a school in Wimborne and used to love popping over to see RB in Durweston when I got the chance. He had, and still has, strong views about what is good and bad in pottery and, as a result, was good fun to talk with. In 1997 I moved to another school in Kent which had a gallery as part of the Art Department and I soon started to show potters I liked. RB was one of them. I will never forget the show, which was a sell-out. I am now lucky to have quite a lot of his pottery which I use virtually every day. What an example he is for any young potter starting out. I certainly felt very blessed to have known him.

    • @georgeyoung9365
      @georgeyoung9365 4 года назад

      Thanks James.
      I’m very glad you liked the film. It was a great pleasure to make. I’m sure he will continue to be a great example to many. Very best, George

  • @credenza1
    @credenza1 4 года назад +9

    What magnificent work. His pieces are so humble yet full of life and resonance.

  • @Sonal-ThankyouGod
    @Sonal-ThankyouGod Год назад +1

    Glad to see such passionate people and their love for what they do

  • @lemoniejules
    @lemoniejules Год назад +1

    Superb. Reminds me of happy time’s visiting him 😊

  • @joycee5493
    @joycee5493 4 года назад +15

    “Error, chiefly”....Lol... we all know that feeling but we are addicted to the process anyway...Clay is awesome!

  • @willemgebben4804
    @willemgebben4804 4 года назад +6

    I am very pleased that Richard has allowed us an insight into his life and work. Also thanks to the film makers for their fine work. I visited Richards pottery in 1976 and seeing how he lived and worked had a big influence on me. I have been fortunate enough to purchase some of his pots and live with them. They are timeless pots and continue to be a pleasure to use and look at. Thanks for your work

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  4 года назад

      Willem - thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed the film and I hope you are happy, well and productive in Wisconsin. Paul / Mazza Films

  • @susannathefinn
    @susannathefinn 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful and very humbling. Thank you.

  • @Gogogovegans
    @Gogogovegans 4 года назад +6

    Wonderful film. You captured his essence and hard work and art so beautifully. I am an amateur potter, and I greatly appreciate Richard’s wisdom.

  • @johnwebb106
    @johnwebb106 2 года назад +1

    Great potter and very good film. #Thank you.

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  2 года назад

      John - thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. RB was a star in the world of pottery. And, I think, outside it.

  • @kayleestone3978
    @kayleestone3978 3 года назад +2

    I enjoyed this so much. Thank you for sharing his art. As a new potter myself I connected with Richard and learned from much from his wisdom.

  • @TheOde28
    @TheOde28 3 года назад +3

    Rest in Peace, you beautiful being 🙏🏻

  • @noreenwerdal8238
    @noreenwerdal8238 3 года назад +5

    He is truly a "treasure"...I hope to buy some of his work...a true potter

  • @cynthiakammann7368
    @cynthiakammann7368 8 месяцев назад

    Lovely and thoughtful video. Thank you❣️

  • @daryltownsley4562
    @daryltownsley4562 2 года назад +1

    So appreciated.

  • @peterswanson5311
    @peterswanson5311 4 года назад +2

    An excellent documentary about Richards thoughts and potting life.

  • @theresapelham1918
    @theresapelham1918 3 года назад +2

    Very beautifully done ....Bravo

  • @hannahruthwalker6867
    @hannahruthwalker6867 3 года назад +3

    thanks for this video, there is something about watching and listening to someone who 'knows'..

  • @lizedmunds641
    @lizedmunds641 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant film thank you

  • @joycee5493
    @joycee5493 4 года назад +3

    Wow, something to aspire to! The glazes!

  • @susyward6978
    @susyward6978 4 года назад +1

    So happy I fell upon this video

  • @BK93752
    @BK93752 3 года назад +3

    Rest In Peace Richard.

  • @sherigoodremont3823
    @sherigoodremont3823 Год назад

    Beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @無題6376
    @無題6376 4 года назад +3

    My favorite Ceramic video.

  • @guyfisher5791
    @guyfisher5791 4 года назад +1

    Very good. Thank you.

  • @celiajames2485
    @celiajames2485 4 года назад +9

    I get great pleasure every day, using his pots, plates, mugs, jugs and dishes. His philosophy comes through to my hands.

  • @anacolodina1379
    @anacolodina1379 3 года назад

    Cai aqui de paraqueda amo cerâmica yd muito lindo muito capricho tds suas peças lindas de mais amei muito.

  • @Belajar55
    @Belajar55 2 года назад +1

    Saya dari Indonesia saya suka seni kerajinan anda

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  2 года назад +1

      terimah kasi

    • @Belajar55
      @Belajar55 2 года назад

      Saya mempunyai tanah kosong apakah anda berminat buka cabang di Indonesia

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  2 года назад +1

      baik tetapi tidak terima kasih

    • @Belajar55
      @Belajar55 2 года назад

      Saya ingin membuat guci seperti anda tapi tidak tau bahan campuran nya apa itu tuan

  • @joycee5493
    @joycee5493 4 года назад

    Great sense of humor !

  • @williamd1891
    @williamd1891 4 года назад +11

    What an amazing potter and story, thanks. I cant help but wonder if his difficulty in breathing is from that 20cm layering of clay dust everywhere. 50 years worth it seems. I ask because I too have this "creative messiness" personality as well. Maybe we should respect the dust a bit more?

  • @pratikshaujawane3917
    @pratikshaujawane3917 3 года назад

    Ausome documentary

  • @davidmolloy1317
    @davidmolloy1317 Год назад

    I'm not so familiar with British clay artists, born Dublin Ireland moved to Pennsylvania age 5....I notice Michael Cardo being mentioned can I get a spell check for him?...as my search isn't taking me to any relevant clips videos ,or films??

  • @BrenzerM
    @BrenzerM 4 года назад +3

    the glazes are breathtaking

  • @joeswampdawghenry
    @joeswampdawghenry Год назад

    Very wise chap

  • @johndemeen5575
    @johndemeen5575 3 года назад

    What is a fourtnight? Thanks from.St. Paul Minnesota.

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  3 года назад

      Hi John - a fortnight is an English (British) word meaning a two-week period, derived from 'fourteen nights'

    • @johndemeen5575
      @johndemeen5575 3 года назад +1

      @@paulfenwickmazzafilms4042 Quite nice of you too respond. Must be a bit of English slang. From, St. Paul Minnesota.

  • @shyeronen1775
    @shyeronen1775 18 часов назад

    the mic'd breathing is crazy

  • @thehappypotter9612
    @thehappypotter9612 3 года назад +1

    I keep coming back here for inspiration. Seems like he fired once?

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  3 года назад

      Glad you are inspired by Richard. Sadly he died last month. Sorry - I don't know if he fired just once.

    • @thehappypotter9612
      @thehappypotter9612 3 года назад

      @@paulfenwickmazzafilms4042 , as in from greenware to glazed, instead of first firing to bisque temperature, and then another firing to glaze the articles

    • @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042
      @paulfenwickmazzafilms4042  3 года назад +1

      @@thehappypotter9612 I don't know

  • @theodorebatterham3719
    @theodorebatterham3719 4 года назад +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ThomasMorleyceramics
    @ThomasMorleyceramics Год назад

    be nice to have the space produce your own clay etc...

  • @adb551
    @adb551 3 года назад +6

    Please wear a respirator when mixing dry ingredients. You may wind up breathing like this poor soul. A wonderful talent paying the price for his art.

    • @alexanderschorn
      @alexanderschorn 3 года назад

      I was wondering if thats what it was. :-(

    • @PaulsGarage
      @PaulsGarage 3 года назад

      Good point, silicosis is no joke. He's also doing a lot of physical work at 80+ years old so thats some of the reason too, but definitely take care of your lungs!

    • @sashanealand8315
      @sashanealand8315 2 месяца назад

      yeah lets spend life on a respirator! Please shutup and myob

  • @Adam-ui8iy
    @Adam-ui8iy Год назад

    I wish Alan Watts was a potter

  • @SAGHAJAR
    @SAGHAJAR 3 года назад

    What is he doing sieving clay ? No narrative no explanation!!!

  • @derptothemaxclearly
    @derptothemaxclearly 2 года назад

    Did he die of heart failure? That gasping he does most of the time is an early symptom.

  • @hojoinhisarcher
    @hojoinhisarcher Год назад

    jan23