From Clay to John Lewis | David Partington’s Story
From Drive and Dive · 00:30:45
Show by with Sylvia and Vlad
An unexpected art class. A teacher who saw his potential. A skill that became his livelihood.Meet David Partington**, the Salford Ceramic Artist whose 30-year pottery journey led him to handmake thousands of pieces for John Lewis.David joins Vlad and Sylvia to share how he discovered pottery after struggling at school, built a business supplying cafés and restaurants, and balanced a demanding John Lewis order with caring for his mother.We talk about the value of handmade ceramics, the realities of self-employment and why finding your strengths can change your future. David also shares his passion for bringing creativity back into education—and shows us a 2,000-year-old Greek clay lamp.
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