Mark has always been fascinated by pottery - one of mans’ oldest skills. After studying, he joined a local pottery in Poole and trained as a production thrower. He learned all about working with clay, and became proficient in techniques such as plate making, casting (making items with liquid clay), fettling, glazing, spraying, and firing a kiln. After 10 years he started out on his own and his TRADPOTS STUDIO was born. At first he made his pots at home, selling them at Craft Fairs, but as demand grew, he moved to his current premises at the Courtyard Craft Centre in Lytchett Minster, where he has been offering his pottery courses for the last 35 years.