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Posted on September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

PJ Pottery September news

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!

Posted on August 27, 2024August 28, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

PJ Pottery August news

Upcoming exhibitions

I am very lucky to be able to make a living from ceramics. I usually divide my time between creating and teaching (and doing marketing and admin urgh!) Part of my practice is to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone by entering competitions and I’m happy to announce that I have pieces in three such exhibitions.

I have a quirky sculptural teapot in the Scenic Rim Small Sculpture Prize open now until 1st September.

One of my signature Steampunk teapots is a finalist in the Stanthorpe Art Prize Opening 6th September until 10th November with $50,000 in prize money.

One of my wilder Steampunk creations, Mental Notes, has also been selected as a finalist in the biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards. This Ceramic Award displays the diversity of ceramic art currently being produced in Australia. The competition offers a major acquisitive prize of $10,000. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville from 18 October 2024 – 16 February 2025.

The annual Elemental Exhibition presented by Ceramic Arts Queensland is a must-see for lovers of ceramics. Each year CAQ members display and sell their ceramics. It is diverse, innovative and affordable. As a member, I will have a few of my Steampunk teapots in the exhibition and will be there if you want to come say hello and talk clay!

Brisbane Institute of Art 41 Grafton St, Windsor – Opening 6pm 30 August

New Stockist

There will soon be a new outlet for PJ Pottery homeware at Kookaburra Hollow, 8 Siganto St Tamborine Mountain within the Willow and Grace Café. Get a coffee and a bite to eat and enjoy the talents of local artisans.

PJ Pottery at Artisan Fayre

One for your diaries is the Artisan Fayre 17th November at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds. Look out for PJ Pottery stall there, we’ll have new yummies and some return favourites like keep cups and sweet little porcelain earrings. Plus a few surprises!

AND SUPER NEWS! I will be offering a rolling workshop all day so if you are busting to have a go at creating with clay. You can make a set of 2 beakers or mugs or wee planters – get as creative as you like! I will have stamps, textures and ceramic paints to play with. You will make them on the day of the Fayre and I will take them back to the studio, glaze and fire them for you to collect in 4-6 weeks (or I can post them) then use and cherish for years to come. For more info click link below:

Beaker/mug set workshop

Thanks for staying with me and reading PJ Pottery August news!

Cheers Nicci

Posted on August 22, 2023July 15, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Breathe in, breathe out

PJ Pottery news

My beautiful boilermaker and I had a glorious week up in Far North Queensland. It’s our second visit there during winter. The landscape and greenery are large and lush and the beaches soothe the soul with every step you walk. Together, we built a large mandala sand sculpture on Mission Beach which brought joy to a few curious onlookers. The tide washed it away that evening. We have come back rejuvenated and ready to get back into work, for me that means Spring Fever potters’ market and competition time!

collage of photos from Far North Queensland — Photos by Nicci Parry-Jones

Competition time

Being a professional potter means you are always looking at ways to design and create new work to satisfy your customers and part of this process involves entering competitions that provide a challenge to create work to the best of your ability. You often need to fulfil a brief, sometimes to a theme (like the Sydney Teapot Show) and to hopefully – if you are successful and your work is chosen – you can expand your audience of ceramics collectors and pottery lovers.

I am pleased to say my Steampunk teapot, Beatrix has been selected as a finalist in the Klytie Pate Ceramic Award. The Klytie Pate Award for Ceramics is a National prize, open to all ceramicists in Australia and New Zealand who are experienced in the craft. It carries a biennial prize of $10,000. The opening night is Thursday 14th September at 6pm, MACE 145 High Street Mansfield, Vic.

Ceramic Arts Queensland hosts the Siliceous Award every second year and I am hoping to have an entry in this.

Beatrix Steampunk teapot — Beatrix, Steampunk Teapot

I won an award in last year’s Sydney Teapot show (you can read more about this HERE). I have a work in progress for this year’s show, here’s a sneak peak at this new Steampunk teapot. My estimate is that I’ve spent 7-8 hours on this piece so far, now I’m crossing my fingers it survives the two firings and glazing process!

Spring Fever Potters’ Market

PJ Pottery will have a stall at the Spring Fever Potters’ Market Saturday 2 September, 8am – 12pm at Maleny Showgrounds. Hosted by Suncoast Clayworkers with over 30 stalls and free admission! Come say hi and fill your bags with wonderful handmade ceramics.

Thanks for reading and your continued support, if you ever have any questions about pottery or would like to see any my process, let me know. Cheers, Nicci

Posted on June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Welcome to winter on the mountain

This is where you will find PJ Pottery next…..

The Rainforest Artisan Bazaar is a unique marketplace showcasing the talents of 15+ local artists. Nestled amidst lush greenery at Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Mountain the bazaar serves as a meeting place for both artists and visitors, where the atmosphere is infused with a sense of community and appreciation for art. Each booth you will be greeted by passionate individuals eager to share the stories behind their creations.

Find out more info here

The following Sunday will be the re-opening of the PJ Pottery Gallery. The gallery has had a HUGE make-over and we are celebrating with a re-opening party 3pm SUNDAY 18th JUNE . There will be local specials, new stock, new teapots, a bit of bubbly and nibbles and a fair bit of talking about clay. If you would like to attend, please RSVP below

RSVP here

Posted on November 17, 2020February 4, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

the finders keepers Christmas market

the finders keepers are hosting an extra special Finders Keepers Christmas Shopping Market – ONLINE! A dedicated event designed to shop well and support Australian small business at

www.thefinderskeepersmarketplace.com

Kicking off on Wednesday 25th November across 5 days you’ll find PJ POTTERY and other fab stalls and seller specials via the online market place.

View our products here

Posted on December 4, 2019April 8, 2023 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

did I say the last market?

Ah well! This is definitely the last market before Christmas! And for 2019…I think….

This Sunday 6 December Tamborine Mountain Country Market, (Check out the market’s FB page for more info) PJ Pottery will have a stall with loads of Christmas specials and a summer feature of the popular pastel range including the new limited edition range of translucent porcelain jewellery.

And sharing the Christmas love a bit further, PJ Pottery will give 10% of all cash sales to the Red Cross Drought Appeal

Posted on November 20, 2019February 11, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Art + Crafters’ Market

Art + Crafters’ Market Last market for PJ Pottery before Christmas! with Gold Coast Potters

I will have a stall of teapots, tea bowls, teapot planters and assorted Christmas gift ideas, this Sunday 24 November. This is a fantastic market full of handmade crafts – pottery, jewellery, woodwork, textiles and much more. Check the FB event for details.

Check more of my works HERE

Posted on November 10, 2019February 11, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

artisan fayre tamborine mountain

artisan fayre tamborine mountain

Want a perfect day out on beautiful Tamborine Mountain? Do your Christmas shopping and buy hand crafted unique gifts? The artisan fayre is for you. Check their FB event for more details and yes, pj pottery will be there with teapots and some cute new surprises that will make lovely gifts.

9am to 4pm Sunday 17 November

Artisan Fayre 2019

Posted on November 5, 2019May 14, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

4 days to go!

bags are packed, last firing hot in the kiln ready to be unpacked… teapots galore! Finders Keepers is a beautiful curated Australian designer market. I am stoked to have a stall (G07) again this year. I’ll be situated near the south east entrance, near the food vendors – very handy. Can’t make the market? Visit our WEBSITE