HANS Ullrich is celebrating more than 40 years of making ceramics with a stunning show at Brantwood.

The popular Lakeland potter began working in ceramics in the early 1970s at Wetheriggs Pottery, near Penrith, one of the last traditional country potteries. He trained with Harold Thorburn, manager of Wetheriggs, who was still making traditional English slipware in his seventies.

Hans explained that some of his work displayed a close link to the slipware tradition, using a honey glaze over terracotta clay with white slip patterns.

He added: “Other pieces link the English style with an Eastern European style, by combining slip trailed designs with more brightly coloured glazes.

“I originally studied painting and sculpture, which is reflected in the pictorial designs and in my interest in producing larger scale ceramic murals from handmade tiles. Many of my murals have been made with schools and local communities.”

Turning Points - which runs in Brantwood’s Severn Studio - also includes pieces produced during Hans’ visit to Japan in 2003.

Recently Hans has been using his skill in working with slips, to produce more abstract pieces, some of which are inspired by nature.

The Coniston show also coincides with Hans 60th birthday and runs until August 8.

For further information telephone 015394-41396.