“The Great Pottery Throw Down Celebrates Stoke-on-Trent’s Heritage”

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“The Great Pottery Throw Down Celebrates Stoke-on-Trent’s Heritage”

The Great Pottery Throw Down has once again brought attention to Stoke-on-Trent’s rich heritage in ceramics. This popular competition showcases the talents of local potters and celebrates the art of pottery-making.

Intensified Judging Challenges

As the series progresses, judges Rich Miller and Brymer-Jones face increasing difficulty in selecting contestants to eliminate. Every season, the criteria become more challenging, and this year is no exception. Brymer-Jones noted, “It does get harder every year for us to decide who’s going to go.”

Technical Evaluations of Creations

The judges rely heavily on the technical aspects of pottery to inform their decisions. This season, viewers can expect a particularly tough competition. “You’ll see throughout the series… it is particularly hard this year,” Brymer-Jones remarked.

The Return of the Bucket of Doom

This season features the notorious “bucket of doom,” a quick technical challenge where potters create several pieces. Unsuccessful creations are discarded by the judges into the bucket. Brymer-Jones explained, “The bucket of doom comes from my own training years and years ago.” He recalled, “I had to throw 100 pieces of clay before I was allowed to leave the pottery.”

Emotional Connections in Pottery

In addition to creating challenges, the contestants also produced unique bookends. Brymer-Jones expressed surprise at the emotional connections these simple objects can evoke. “Who knew that you could invest so much emotional connection in a bookend?” he stated. Despite their simplicity, they turned out to be absolutely wonderful creations.

Event: The Great Pottery Throw Down
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Key Judges: Rich Miller, Brymer-Jones
Challenges: Bucket of Doom, Bookend Creation

This season not only highlights competitive spirit but also honors the deep-seated traditions of pottery that Stoke-on-Trent is renowned for. As the series unfolds, viewers are treated to a celebration of craft, creativity, and local heritage.