Sarinrat Sornkam, known as ‘May’ is a pottery artist of ThroughGood Pottery. Her artwork is inspired by Japanese culture and minimalism. May adds her personal touch by hand-painting abstract and surrealistic designs. Every piece in May's collection is handmade and uniquely hand-painted, giving each item its own story.

May takes pride in her craft, aiming to show how pottery can connect with people. Her creations are crafted with the deliberate intention of bringing joy and cheerfulness to individuals.

Kristin Olds is a ceramic artist living, learning and creating on unceded Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country.

Her work invites us to connect with the story of the land, honouring the origins of clay and the elements of nature that come together to make her slowly crafted pieces possible.

Shaping simple forms and layering them with function, connection and beauty, Kristin crafts both wheel thrown and hand built pieces, finishing them with her signature wood ash glaze.

Jaeha Lee & Wonki Kim are Melbourne north based artists who create functional ceramic pieces designed to be natural, simple and practical for your home to everyday life using locally supplied material that are chosen thoughtfully.

Majority of their works are made of very rough and dark stoneware clay decorated with white slip. They particularly loved Dumbung 덤벙 (dipping directly in to white slip) method how it brings out magical contrasts and unintentional tonal shifts when fired.

They give this tradition a contemporary twist in various forms with a touch of pigment from wild clay dug in Victoria. They are forever inspired by beautiful Australian nature and their Korean heritage.

Gabriela Mello (she/her) is a Latina ceramic artist residing and creating on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. She is the owner and curator at Warrandyte Pottery.

Her work own arts practice is deeply influenced by her values, culture, heritage, and shaped by a rich tapestry of experiences from her upbringing. Gabie's arts practice encompasses a diverse range of techniques reflective of her varied background.

Drawing from emergent and reflexive practices, Gabie's work is informed by the edges she meets in her daily life as a human being. In her artistic journey, she embraces experimentation, allowing herself the freedom to challenge conventional boundaries and explore the limitless potential of clay.

Each piece crafted by Gabie is a manifestation of a profound dialogue with the medium, characterized by its unique textures and forms. Through the reciprocal relationship between herself and clay, Gabie engages in a co-creative process where distinct ceramic expressions emerge, capturing the essence of her artistic vision.

Nicole Tomlinson has an involvement in the arts that goes back to the mid 90s when she was a core member of the seminal artist-run gallery First Floor. With a background in art and writing Nicole turned her focus towards clay. If you ask Nicole what drew her to begin making ceramics 10 years ago she will say she was drawn to its democracy.

“Ceramics is what binds us to a common history spanning millennia,” she says, “the fascinating thing about ceramics is that it is a story of the human hand, of the earliest forms of mechanisation, of the elemental materiality of earth, water and fire and the very human impulse to express, to capture and to create. Its potential is infinite, and I love to share the excitement of this living story with as many people as I can!’

Josephine is a ceramic artist and pottery teacher and who creates wheelthrown ceramic dinnerware and decorative pieces for home decor.

She focuses on the natural textures and tactile beauty of the clay and she apply my glazes in ways that make each piece unique and individual. She is an inveterate traveller and has worked in studios and attended workshops and residences run by expert ceramic artists outside Australia. These adventures sustain her passion for learning and for developing her art.

website: https://www.cassarclay.com.au/

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Natalie Heriot completed a Diploma of Ceramics at Holmesglen TAFE in Victoria. She has taught and made functional, decorative stoneware pottery in her Mornington Peninsula based home studio since then.
Each piece individually made by her hands utilising a variety of making techniques. Pieces usually starting their life on the wheel, then they are altered or decorated to create one off unique pieces.
Natalie utilises found objects for mark making ;hand blending her clays and glazes. Work is then fired to 1280C in an electric kiln offset by solar power ensuring that pieces will endure the rigours of everyday use for years to come.
The coastal environment of the Peninsula a constant inspiration for her work.

Sue is a local potter working from a home Studio, making serving-ware for your home table, maybe the occasional Teapot, Vase, most of all, lots of ceramic takeaway coffee beakers, for your regular use.

Mostly self taught Sue has worked from the community studio in Eltham for many years, forming great friendships from a shared interest & love of clay.

Jo works with hand building techniques to create form and function; referencing the bottle and vessel: expressing connections and relationships. Surface texture and colour inspired by my riverside environment to create a portrait of shared genetics. Riverbank gums, water, scorched timber and misty mornings are at the fore. Jo’s assemblages utilise the smallest of pinched and torn ceramics; constructed to create an image reflective of a landscape; manmade or in nature. https://www.dragonflystudio8.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/dragonfly.studio8/

Anne and Chris embarked on their clay journey at the Carlton Arts Centre in the early 1970s. With Chris's background as an engineer, his creations exhibit a remarkable blend of precision and beauty. Meanwhile, Anne's artistic expression shines through her hand-built ceramic pieces, ranging from quirky earrings to charming planters. Together, they collaborate on crafting delightful coffee mugs: Chris expertly throws the forms, while Anne adds her unique decorative touch. Their partnership brings forth simple yet captivating ceramic works that capture the essence of their creative synergy.

Born in Italy, Peter migrated to Australia with his family at the age of 8, where his lifelong passion for ceramics took root during his high school years. He honed his craft by completing a ceramics diploma at RMIT, followed by a distinguished tenure as an artist in residence at La Trobe University from the 1980s until early 2010.

Throughout his illustrious career spanning over 60 years, Peter has not only distinguished himself as a true artist and master potter but has also shared his expertise by teaching ceramics to students and academics alike. His studio-gallery in Eltham stands as a testament to his enduring commitment to his craft and his contributions to the art community.

Rosemary Irons, the artisan behind Mt Cooper Pottery, crafts functional ceramics that draw inspiration from both urban architecture and the natural world.

Her work is imbued with the striking textures of redgum and eucalyptus trees, as well as the rugged beauty of exposed volcanic rock, which greatly influence both the surface treatments and material selections in her creations. These surfaces range from smooth and silky to textured and dry, reflecting the diverse textures found in the environments that inspire her.

Born in 1966, Michèle grew up between Lausanne, Switzerland, and Uelzen, Germany. After obtaining a degree in Graphic Design, she pursued Fine Arts at FIU in Hamburg, founded by Joseph Beuys and run by his master students. Michèle completed her successful Masters in Fine Art and held a sold-out exhibition.

In 1991, she moved to Santorini, Greece, to delve into her newfound passion for Greek Mythology, a theme still prevalent in her current work. Opening Gallery Kastelli; in 1993, Michele sold her paintings globally (Paris, New York, Sydney, and Europe). Moving to Melbourne in 2004, she seamlessly integrated art, design, and Interior Design studies at RMIT, where she still lectures.

Michèle has since participated in numerous exhibitions in Melbourne, expanded her role as a graphic designer, and published several books in Germany.

Intuitively Inspired Artist. Archeologist of Creativity. Guider of the Mislaid Feminine.

Christina has been practicing art her whole life. As she ages she is learning about herself and to embrace who she is; woman, mother, artist, human.

Art to Christina means freedom. Art to Christina means passion. Art to Christina means life.

Christina’s art is a reflection of her values. It is about helping women grow, evolve and understand that it is ok to be who they are, in whatever form that looks like.

Jade is fascinated by our innate search for belonging, a persistent desire for meaning and relationship to change. Using mark making, she explores the ways our interactions with surrounding spaces and objects, narrate our lives.Her large scale paintings present layers of color, pattern and gesture. Each layer activates the next in a playful unknowing within the creative process. The quality of a moment in passing is revealed as the viewer observes remnants of each layer, as if marking time and mapping memory.

Lisa Ferrari is an encaustic wax artist who paints on beech panels and ceramics. After painting with oils and creating with fused glass for many years, she encountered encaustic wax painting while watching a YouTube video during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. Since then, she has been creating unique pieces of art. Her art is a unique style that includes both abstract and representational elements. Her paintings have been exhibited and acquired by local and international galleries and private collectors.

Sharon Robison is a visual artist living and working in Montmorency.

Grounded in Abstract Expression, Sharon's intentions in her work are to capture feelings associated with personal experience and meaningful places and bring them to her audience.

Through the use of colour, light and free flowing form, her work in the series for ‘Looking Beyond’ allows her to reconnect to self and embrace the ever changing beauty of nature.

Influenced by Helen Frankenthaler and Joan Mitchell, acrylic paint is applied to the canvas with brushes, palette knives or pouring directly onto the surface of the canvas.

An intuitive mark maker and painter of remembered and imagined places, Jacinta Payne’s atmospheric and compelling landscapes express her commitment to preserving the earth’s precious resources, and to raise awareness of the need to protect the environment. Many of the artworks Jacinta creates are made using reclaimed or upcycled materials and are inspired by the beauty of the local surrounds. While her roots are in traditional art, it is in the process of abstraction that Jacinta feels most connected with her purpose.