Harry Davis (potter)

Undaunted, he worked in the pottery room after hours, turning out large numbers of enormous pots which drew the attention of the headmaster.

[2] Initially, he worked as a decorator, responsible for the "Joyous Pottery" range, but soon showed interest in all aspects of the craft.

Davis acknowledged the invaluable experience he gained from Bernard Leach, especially for the honing of his aesthetic appreciation of ceramics.

During this period he spent long hours in London museums, making copious notes and drawings of pots he found interesting.

He left St Ives in 1937 to become Head of the Art School at Achimota College on the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana).

With the Cold War becoming ever more threatening, they chose to emigrate to New Zealand in 1962, arriving with four children and their apprentice, Stephen Carter.