Roger Duke >>

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Roger Duke. A talented potter, Roger was so willing to help the society in whatever way and will be much missed. Our condolences go to his family and friends.
75 Dove House Meadow
Gt. Cornard
CO10 0GF
t. 07973 217136
web. www.facebook.com/rogerduke.potter
I studied sculpture at Kingston School of Art, and then by turn of events, began a long career dealing in art & antiques. During this time, I started to attend evening classes in the excellent Ceramics Department at Kingston Adult Education under the tutelage of George Wilson and Derek Northfield whose deep knowledge of pottery processes was invaluable to me. I gained LOCN Ceramics Technology certificates for Glaze, Fire & Colour (level 3).
Since moving to Suffolk in 2013, I have set up my own studio and am busy exploring the meeting point of real clay and the demands of my mind's eye. At present, my work consists of hand-built stoneware vases and plaques decorated with slips, oxides and stains . I am fascinated by the graphic quality of white on dark clay combined with sgraffito and colour washes.
I am also a member of Anglian Potters and Suffolk Open Studios.
Whether creating a wall hanging, tile or sculpture spontaneity is an important factor, working with loose sketches I respond to the clay as I build and the surface decoration is an instinctive process using slips and oxides and scoring into the clay using a sgraffito technique.
I am inspired by the simplicity of Japanese and Korean ceramics and their ability to demonstrate beauty within imperfection with the juxtaposition of traditional and modern simplicity.
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