John Clappison

He designed pieces such as Elegance and Tricorn for Hornsea Pottery whilst attending the Hull College of Arts and Crafts.

A studio was specially built on the Pottery site where he originated a whole range of designs for tablewares, novelties and gift wares.

Clappison produced many designs for Hornsea Pottery such as his 'Home Decor' range, which are "highly reminiscent of the most advanced work in Studio Ceramics".

[4] Other tableware and decorative items that reflected contemporary designs were the 1950s hand-decorated Slipware, 1960s Studio vases, 1970s Muramics and mugs, and 1980s People Figures.

This official biography includes the full scope and variety of Clappison's work, and was written with his knowledge and co-operation.