Florian Gadsby
Florian Gadsby is a British ceramicist, online personality and YouTuber who is based in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Apprenticeships
Gadsby was born in 1992 in Norfolk. Thereafter, he had a Waldorf education.[1] and completed a work-placement at the Leach Pottery.[2] After graduating, Gadsby then trained on the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland's Ceramic Skills and Design Course.[3] In 2014, Gadsby began a three year apprenticeship with soda-firing potter, Lisa Hammond MBE, at her studio Maze Hill Pottery in Greenwich, London.[4]. Between 2017 to 2018, Gadsby spent six months in Mashiko, Japan, training with master potter Ken Matsuzaki.[5] In 2019, Florian set up his own studio in High Barnet, London[6].
Social Media and Appearances
Gadsby has extensively documented his practice on social media since he started his apprenticeship with Lisa Hammond in 2014.[7] Through which, "Gadsby has become a poster boy for the millennial maker movement." [8]
Florian has appeared as a guest judge on Channel 4's television program, The Great Pottery Throw Down[9]
Awards
In 2019, Gadsby was named in the Evening Standard's 'The Progress 1000: London's most influential people'.[10]
References
- ↑ "Launching a Holistic 21st Century Career". Yunomi. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ↑ "Florian Gadsby: Searching for Functionality in Clay". The Art of Plating. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ↑ Gian (2020-05-02). "Pottery Can Be Addictive". Gianfranco Chicco. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ↑ "apprenticeships". LISA HAMMOND. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ "Florian Gadsby". florian gadsby. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ↑ "MADE IN HIGH BARNET: FLORIAN GADSBY". MONC. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ↑ "Florian Gadsby on his instagrammable ceramics". www.holeandcorner.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ Woodcock, Victoria (2020-11-06). "Hot to handle: how the humble cup became craft clickbait". Financial Times. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ↑ The Great Pottery Throw Down, retrieved 2022-01-18
- ↑ Heathman, Amelia (2019-10-03). "Media: Social Media Stars". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
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