Don Potter
Donald Steele Potter (21 April 1902 – 7 June 2004) was an English sculptor, wood carver, potter and teacher.
Donald Steele Potter | |
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Don Potter at the opening of the Don Potter Art School, Bryanston School, October 1997 (aged 95) | |
| Born | 21 April 1902 Newington, Swale, Kent, England |
| Died | 7 June 2004 (aged 102) |
| Education | Studied under Eric Gill |
| Known for | Sculpture, pottery |
| Notable work | Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, London (1960–61) |
| Spouse | Mary Potter |
| Patron(s) | Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell; Bryanston School |
Don Potter was born in Newington, near Sittingbourne, Kent, the son of a school teacher, and attended a private school. He joined the Wolf Cubs at the age of eight and became a keen participant in the scouting movement.
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