John Bedding

Dear .....
Yes it is one of my domestic standard pots and was made when I had my pottery in Cross Street Penzance, hence the cross as the pottery was called Cross Pottery. I am sure it is good to lay that one to rest.
Best wishes
John Bedding

After opening St Ives Ceramics in the Fish Street premises, John Bedding held the first exhibition, which lead to an increased ability to acquire new pots for the gallery space.
"The tide turned in 1992 with my first exhibition at the gallery entitled “Leach Cardew Connection”, which was a comparative show of ex-Bernard Leach and Michael Cardew students. David Leach agreed to exhibit along with other leading potters. Its success opened doors for me, and I was able to approach other potters I admired.
The next few years saw a succession of exhibitions and a growing reputation. At first I tried to manage making and selling on my own, but soon realised I needed someone out front. Amanda Ray, daughter of a local painter became the salesperson. Money was tight so to supplement her wages I taught her how to make raku jewellery, which she made during quiet periods."