At the beginning of April I was lucky enough to squeeze in a brief trip to Paris and of course, I had to re-visit one of my favourite places - a workshop preserved and resonant with the spirit and energy of the maker.

I was delighted to visit the latest exhibition at Tate, St. Ives on a recent trip back to Cornwall. Growing up on this wild peninsula I was aware of a great artistic heritage, of artists who claimed Cornwall as a creative and spiritual home.

This Spring sees the opening of a major exhibition celebrating the work of one of my all time favourite potters and artists - Lucie Rie. She was a pioneer..