Ceramics: Art and Perception

Marta Donaghey: Centre of Success

For anyone interested in modern ceramics then a visit to the Contemporary Ceramics Centre in London is a must. Tucked away in a quiet road opposite the British Museum, it houses a dazzling collection of work for sale by members of the Craft Potters Association (CPA) and most importantly, 11 different shows per year by CPA makers.

Arriving from Poland some 30 years ago Marta Donaghey has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and had been a lecturer in Thermodynamics. But at this point she decided to look for

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