Artist

Gesche Buecker

Gesche Buecker is a ceramic and silversmith artist based in Preston, Paignton where she has workshops in her garden. Most of her ceramics are stoneware thrown on the wheel. Every piece is unique and all are vibrant – she loves colour and enjoys mixing glazes to achieve different effects. Apart from glazes, she uses wax, tools, slip trailing, decal images and lustre to decorate. For Gesche a pot isn’t just something to look at – texture and even sound when you make it ring all adds to the pleasure of owning a handmade piece of ceramics. Looking for a new challenge, Gesche began silversmithing in 2021 - initially intending to make a single ring, she was hooked and hasn’t stopped since. Drawn to the breadth of techniques and processes, Gesche relishes learning something new each time she steps into the workshop. After several years of evening classes with Sarah Vourda at South Devon College and gradually equipping a home studio, Gesche sought a further challenge and enrolled on the Diploma in Silver at Jewellers Academy in 2023, completing it in 2024. She now spends most of her free time making jewellery in one workshop and pottery in another. Like her pottery, Gesche's silverwork is bold and colourful. She creates one-off, bright statement pieces, working mainly in sterling silver (with her own hallmark at the Birmingham Assay Office), and she has a particular love of stones such as lapis, turquoise, labradorite, and coral.

Exhibiting Now

Celebrating Ceramics

Exhibition Record

Makers Takeovers

Following a resounding success in their inaugural year, the Maker Takeovers return to Delamore Arts for 2026. This dynamic series of rotating mini pop-up artist spaces quickly became a favourite for visitors in 2025, offering an ever-changing showcase of the South West's creative talent. Hosted in the Stable Block, the Maker Takeovers ensure that no two visits to Delamore are ever the same. Throughout the month of May, we present a fresh line-up of artisans every few days, creating a vibrant, "micro-fair" atmosphere. This year’s curation features an eclectic mix of disciplines, including: •Fine Craft: Jewellery makers, leather workers, and mosaic artists. •Contemporary Form: Wire sculptors, ceramicists, and woodturners. •Traditional Media: Printmakers and painters working in a variety of styles. What makes the Takeovers truly special is the opportunity for direct connection. Unlike a traditional gallery setting, these spaces allow you to meet the creators behind the work. Visitors are invited to: •Watch Live Demonstrations: See the technical skill and patience required to create handmade treasures. •Hear the Stories: Learn about the inspirations and processes that define each artist's practice. Nestled within the picturesque Stable Courtyard at Delamore, the Maker Takeovers form part of Artizan Collective's activity, alongside The Kiln Room ,the Contemporary British Printmakers exhibitions, the Old Workshop and new for 2026, the Courtyard Shop. Whether you are looking for a statement piece for your home or a small, handmade gift, we invite you to explore, connect, and celebrate the extraordinary craftsmanship that defines our region.

Exhibition Record