Lorna Whitmarsh has worked at Poole Pottery since 1989.

She uses strong Poole colours to design and create bold, bright, abstract designs with a contemporary twist. Lorna’s competition piece is a vase hand thrown by Master Potter Alan White and decorated by Lorna in underglaze colours.

It features a rock garden theme with white flowers.

Poole Pottery’s rich history in the town dates back to 1873 and it has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for the most skilled craftsmen.

The design team can be seen every day in the working studio. Visitors can even create their own masterpiece in the Paint a Pot studio before relaxing in the Pottery café.

For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:

Q. In what year was Poole Pottery established?

a) 1773

b)1873

c)1973

By post: Send your completed entry form to Poole Pottery Competition, Daily Echo, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD before the closing date of 20th August 2016.

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