| In 1980, Thomas, who was then teaching at Rannoch School, set off to sail around the world. While in New Zealand, he met the lady who was to become his wife, artist, Anne Pilcher. When they reached Australia, she took him to see a friend, who was a potter and he was hooked from that moment on.
After returning to Scotland in 1984, Thomas started potting in Argyll, under the tutelage of Joe Finch and Alan Gaff. During the next three years, he set up Speyside Pottery, which involved rebuilding and extensive conversion of old farm buildings. The first kiln was gas fired but in 1989, he built a 60 cu. ft. wood-fired kiln and now uses this for all his firings. All pots are hand-thrown and several glazes are used, though many items are left unglazed on the outside and so pick up ash during the firing. A wide range of pots are made, including jugs, plates, bowls, mugs, storage jars, goblets and vases. Most pots are sold from the show room at the pottery, which is run in conjunction with Anne, who also decorates some of the pots. Exhibitions
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