As a professional Ceramic Sculptural Artist who has spent many years going to ICS its unique international renown is of immense value to the town as well as to furthering of ceramics in the arts world. Both the atmosphere, the support and the extremely high standard of courses and residencies, as well as the art staff are quite unique in the world. This institute as it is needs to be saved and valued. Through this centre I have made many unique Ceramic Artists friends/ collegues around the world