Gabriel Nichols

Gabriel's dream was originally to become a farmer however fate intervened and after completing a 2-year vocational course in ceramics at 18, Gabriel began his potting career working at the family’s pottery in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Gabriel started producing birdfeeders and potpourri pots in terracotta and over the course of a few years taught himself how to throw on an even larger scale; from making strawberry and wall pots, to garden urns and flowerpots. 6 years later Gabriel formed his own company Yorkshire Flowerpots and following rapid growth employed a team of 8, producing up to 200 tons a year of terracotta goods. Gabriel was offered a position working with Naylors Industries, a clay pipe manufacturer, who were looking to expand their range to include flowerpots and ornamental garden products. Working with Naylors in product design, development, and sales, Gabriel was responsible for sourcing and commissioning the necessary machinery to produce a range of pots within a fully automated system. At this point Gabriel stopped throwing and Yorkshire Flowerpots was incorporated into Naylors; a brand which is as popular today as it was then. Gabriel moved onto York Handmade Brick Company, helping to expand their range to include the many brick specials and chimney pots that are sold today.
13 years ago, Gabriel wanted to get back into throwing full-time, and the opportunity to join William Blyth presented itself: specialising in chimney pots, garden pots, and roof tiles.