Family of Potters
Alun Jenkins 1946 -
Present. Seventh generation Jenkins Potter
Jayne Jenkins 1950 -
Present.
After
graduating in 1969 from Cardiff College of Art having studied
Ceramics, Alun Jenkins returned to Ewenny to work with his father
Thomas Arthur Jenkins and Uncle, David Jenkins. Alun and his
wife Jayne bought the business when his uncle retired in
1976. A new workshop was built on the site of one of the old
kilns and Alun and Jayne have continued to develop glazes and
designs still maintaining the look of Ewenny.
Eighth Generation Jenkins Potter
Caitlin Jenkins RCA 1976 - Present. Eighth generation Jenkins Potter
Caitlin was trained at Ewenny Pottery by her father Alun. Caitlin completed a Ceramic degree course at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 1998 and graduated with a Masters degree from the Royal College of Art in 2003. She has travelled lecturing and working in potteries. Caitlin works with her father in the workshop at the pottery. She has exhibited in the UK, Europe, USA and Japan. www.caitlinjenkins.co.uk
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