Here’s what you need to know about the new group of pottery hopefuls who are entering the workshop.
The Great Pottery Throw Down is back for a brand new series in 2024!
The new series will see 12 home potters compete to become Britain’s next champion of the pottery as they take on three ceramic challenges each week.
They will be judged by experts Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller and the always hilarious Siobhan McSweeney will present the show.
As the series makes a return on Sunday 7th January, let’s get to know the contestants hoping to be named the next pottery champion.
Here’s everything you need to know about the line-up for The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024.
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 line-up:
Sophie
Age: 24
Location: Warwickshire
Job: Design crafts graduate
Sophie brings all aspects of her art into her pottery and is hoping to turn her dad’s shed into a studio.
As well as pottery, Sophie loves photography and using her skills to capture wholesome family moments.
Steven
Age: 33
Location: Oxfordshire
Job: Art and Design teacher
Steven first tried pottery six years ago when he was on holiday and hasn’t stopped since. His favourite person to pot with is his daughter.
Shani
Age: 38
Location: Bristol
Job: Small business owner
Shani used to make pots from naturally harvested clay when she was a child in Sri Lanka. But it was only after watching her children play in the mud that her interest in pottery piqued.
In between taking her children to all their clubs and activities, Shani finds time to run a small business refurbishing pottery equipment.
Princess
Age: 24
Location: London
Job: Studio technician
After her career as a pastry chef, Princess found her love of clay. She now works as a studio technician, and hasn’t looked back since.
Jan
Age: 61
Location: Llanelli
Job: Animal sciences lecturer
Whilst recovering from breast cancer in 2014, Jan decided to tick off some things on her bucket list, and one of those included pottery.
Jan has been an animal sciences lecturer for 25 years and has a real passion for wildlife and conservation.
Edward
Age: 33
Location: Plymouth
Job: Social housing project officer
Self-taught pottery maker Edward first tried pottery out at his local community centre and now pots at his home. He recently made himself a new sink.
Donna
Age: 44
Location: Bangor in Northern Ireland
Job: Art teacher
Donna first began pottery at 15 years old. The DIY-lover does everything from the tiling to fitting the toilet and sink in her new home.
In the past, Donna has used her sculpting skills to decorate cakes – could this help her out when it comes to the challenges?
Dave
Age: 58
Location: Evesham
Job: Retired school teacher
After a 40-year hiatus from clay, self-confessed tinkerer Dave bought himself a broke potter’s wheel as a repair job and hasn’t looked back since.
When he isn’t pottery making, he loves to go canoeing with his wife and their dog, Izzy.
Daniel
Age: 30
Location: London
Job: Data scientist
Daniel first began pottery as a way to take a break from his job as a data scientist. He feels passionate about inspiring others from similar backgrounds to pursue their interests.
Dan
Age: 41
Location: Weymouth
Dan first fell in love with clay when he took an evening pottery class and his passion deepened during a career break in Spain.
Cadi
Age: 50
Location: Brighton
Cadi began making pottery again recently and now feels it’s finally time for her to prioritise herself rather than what pays the bills.
Andrew
Age: 67
Location: London
Job: Actor
The Great Pottery Throw Down airs on Sunday 7th January at 7:45pm on Channel 4.
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