Roger Capron

In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', contributing to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris. In 1952, Roger Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics factory, with 15 workers. In 1980 his factory employed 120 people and during that same decade he reverted to making one-off pieces which were shown internationally. Following an economic crisis, the factory was closed in 1982.

• Name — Roger Capron • Born — 8 September 1922 • Died — 5 November 2006 • Birthplace — Vincennes, France • Education — École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie • Known for — Drawing, Ceramics • Place of death — Cannes

• 1922 Born September 4 in Vincennes • 1939-1943 Studied at the École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie (School of Applied Arts) in Paris • 1945 Professor of Drawing at the École des Arts Appliqués à l'Industrie (School of Applied Arts) in Paris • 1946-1948 Foundation of 'l`Atelier Callis' in Vallauris in collaboration with Robert Picault and Jean Derval. • 1952 Creation of a small factory in an old pottery factory • 1968 New collaboration with Jean Derval • 1970 Collaboration with Marazzi-Sassuolo • 1983 Creation of the Atelier Capron • 2006 Died November 8.

Roger Capron is recorded with the occupation ceramicist. Recorded as ceramicist and teacher.