Rob Whelpton

Rob studied in the Hartlepool College of Art before living in Botswana and Demark for a number of years.

On his return Rob spent time at the Dartington Pottery Training Workshop before setting up a pottery with his wife, Vicky.

Rob specializes in Raku, producing flame and glazed work such as his characteristic boats on rocks and colourful pots decorated with geese, chickens and fish motifs along with some highlighted in gold leaf.