George James Cox

Trained at the Royal College of Art in London, George James Cox established the Mortlake Pottery in South London in the early 1910s. His work placed him among the early figures of modern studio pottery, with surviving pieces and museum records linking him to the Arts and Crafts tradition.

Cox moved to the United States in the 1910s and taught pottery and modelling at Teachers College, Columbia University. His 1914 book Pottery, for Artists, Craftsmen & Teachers reflects that teaching background: it is practical, detailed, and aimed at helping readers learn by making.

Later, he served as professor of fine arts and chairman of the art department at the University of California, Los Angeles. Remembered as both a maker and an educator, he stands out for connecting workshop practice with accessible instruction.