It has been a busy month! We visited Stanthorpe to see the Stanthorpe Art Prize and of course – while in wine country – visited some wineries. My entry didn’t win a prize but it did sell on opening night, so I’m a happy chap.
I am now stocking keep cups at Kookaburra Hollow as well as a range of other ceramics, it is a lovely retail outlet within Willow and Safe cafe. It has a great vibe, check it out if you are on Tamborine Mountain.
New Steampunk babies
I enjoyed making these new teapots because I had designed them a while ago but have been occupied with finishing commissions. These hand detailed pieces take time and patience, as much as I’d love to put them all together in one go, I have to wait until the different components have firmed up enough to handle and join without damage. I’m not good at being patient, so I feel pretty good! Both are now listed in my SHOP
2024 Sydney Teapot Show
I’m really excited about this year’s Sydney Teapot Show because I get to attend the opening. As luck would have it, I’ll be in Sydney to go to a wedding – woohoo!! I have two entries in this year that I’m very proud of, what do you think? Jacques (in the box) will be in the Toy Story category. Yes, he does have a wobbly head, and Flo will be in the Natural World category. I can’t wait to see all the entries IRL.
Artisan Fayre
No rest for the wicked they say, nor for potters either, apparently. I have been busy creating some new pieces just for this year’s Artisan Fayre. This home grown annual event is a highlight for lovers of arts and crafts and a brilliant opportunity for local artisans like me, to showcase our wares.
Making blingy things is my happy place. These new creations are an extension of my blingy beakers for the coffee/tea brew at home. Now you can get your favourite take away in these adorable keep cups. Hand thrown hire fired stoneware, decorated with a range of designs and gold lustre applied in a third firing. They will debut at the Fayre on Sunday 17 November at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds 9am to 3pm.
PLUS
Don’t forget to book in for this fun little taster workshop at the Artisan Fayre
Thanks for staying with me and reading PJ Pottery September news!