Casson Michael

Michael, ‘Mick’ Casson began his journey in pottery in 1945, training at Hornsey College of Art. In 1952, he established his first pottery studio, and in 1958, he became a founding member of the Craft Potters Association, where he played a key role in launching the first pottery shop on Carnaby Street.

Together with Victor Margrie, Casson co-founded the Harrow Studio Pottery training course in 1963. This initiative became instrumental in shaping the careers of many contemporary potters, inspiring those who sought to operate small-scale studios.

Casson operated a pottery in Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, until his relocation to Wobage Farm, Herefordshire, in 1976. His work is grounded in the ‘Leach Tradition’ of thrown stoneware functional pottery, featuring a signature style that incorporated both incised and resist decoration.

A highly influential figure in the British ceramics world, Casson was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Ceramics Festival in Aberystwyth in 2001. He served as the festival’s Honorary President for many years.