Mike Dodd: "Potter" short film into his life and work

Goldmark’s film provides a unique insight into the working life of Mike Dodd, one of Britain’s most prestigious potters. He lives and works in the beautifully rural surroundings of Glastonbury, Somerset. Dodd discusses his love of pots and shares some of his personal philosophies. Talks about the importance of using local materials and hand made tools in the making of his work. Watch him unpack his kiln and throw a large textured vase on his kick wheel. To view work by Mike Dodd on the Goldmark Gallery website click here: To buy your copy of this film click here: Biography - Mike Dodd was born in 1943 in Sutton, Surrey. While in the village of Corfe Castle, on his way to a teashop with his parents, the young Dodd spotted a potter at work. He stopped, mesmerised by what he saw. The image of that potter burnt itself into my mind, and according to my mother’s later account I bored them rigid, talking excitedly about everything th