252: Ireland Week: Gus Mabelson on Ireland’s Ceramic Skills and Design Course

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Gus Mabelson. In 1991 Gus came to Thomastown,
Ireland to start a throwing course that would provide trained
workers for the booming Irish ceramic field. Twenty-seven years
later he continues to shape generations of Irish artists with the
expanded skills and design course. In the interview we talk about
the education principles that he prioritized when setting up the
program, generating momentum for craft in a rural location, and
hosting Prince Charles for a visit to the school. For more
information about the course visit the Design and Craft Council
of Ireland's website www.dccoi.ie. This interview was taped
at the 2018 Ceramics Ireland International Festival in
Thomastown, Kilkenny.


 


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