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Posted on May 1, 2024April 30, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

PJ Pottery May news

Counting sleeps now!
Fabulous variety of pieces in stock
Dinner sets
Steampunk salad bowls
Steve Morgan Metal Art
And of course – TEAPOTS!
Hand building workshop is sold out
Sneak peak at part of my entry for the Small Wonders exhibition
@ The Plant Empire, Brisbane

Exhibitions + Arts Trail

As you can see, it’s been action stations here at PJ Pottery with involvement with exhibitions in Brisbane, Sydney and the Arts Trail here on Tamborine Mountain STARTING THIS WEEKEND Sat/Sun 4/5 and 11/12 May 10am to 3pm

A HAPPY REMINDER To thank my treasured returning customers and supportive locals, there is a 20% discount on all purchases over $50 at my gallery during the Arts Trail . Choose from mugs, keep cups, dinner sets, cute little serving sets (perfect as a Mother’s Day gift) and a dizzying choice of teapots and Steampunk wonders. So, remember to let us know if you are a local or returning customer so we can share the love! If you are after something really special for your home, there are also beautiful handmade ceramic table lamps with linen shades included.

If you can’t make it to visit during the Arts Trail, you are welcome to book a private visit, fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch soon. Or you can find more of our ceramics at Butler and Grace and Elderflower Farm

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Posted on April 7, 2024May 14, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

PJ Pottery April news

Here’s a very short (slightly silly) video. The first in a series I’ve decided to make following the frequent question of: What is it used for? I make many products that do need explaining like herb strippers and vase frogs but sometimes it’s just a matter of demonstrating the various uses of a piece. If you enjoy learning more about my ceramic pieces, feel free to follow my Instagram page HERE this is where I will be posting the reels.

What’s it used for? – Open Bowls

Open Studio + Arts Trail

Don’t forget, if you visit PJ Pottery, you will also be able to see Steve Morgan’s magical Metal Art – more info HERE

I’ve been joyfully creating new works for the Tamborine Mt Arts Trail next month so I’m thrilled to show you a sneak peak at my latest porcelain and gold lustre earrings. They will be launched at the open studio price of $30 a pair until Monday 13 May and if you can’t make it in person, email your favs and I’ll post them to you.

Porcelain and gold lustre earrings

And of course there will also be fresh teapots- blingy beakers and bowls along with my Steampunk range that I’ve been adding to over the last few months. I must say, the gallery looks amaaazing! There are many works not listed on the website. Come and see -I’d love to get your feedback.

New Workshop Jimboomba

In addition to the hand building workshop – Create Your Own 4 piece Dinner Set – I’m offering on Mother’s Day at the PJ Pottery Studio. I am also offering a half-day workshop at The Grounded Village Studio on June 23rd

Make a Ceramic House Sign 3 hour workshop: $110 fee includes all you need to create your own personalised sign, plus refreshments, tea, coffee and nibbles throughout. Going to be loads of fun!

BOOK WORKSHOP HERE

I am enjoying the last days of warmth before autumn takes hold here on Tamborine Mountain. The gardens are looking wonderful and if you visit during the Arts Trail, you are very welcome to stroll through them. So that’s about it for PJ Pottery April news. Thanks for your support and encouragement, hope we see many of you next month at PJ Pottery

Posted on February 26, 2024February 25, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

February news

February news

Every day I feel grateful for living on such a beautiful mountain. We experienced a traumatic and destructive Christmas and New Year period tornado, then torrential rain and flooding. The whole mountain was without electricity for about 10 days. Throughout it all, the community worked together admirably to help clean up and repair the damage. We are now back to business as usual but the clean up of fallen trees and damaged buildings is ongoing.

I have had a slow start to the year affected by the time without electricity in the studio, but February has been productive with my own work, collaborations and preparations for Tamborine Mountain Arts Collective Arts Trail in May. Save the date! 4th to 12th May with a variety of artists opening their studios or participating in group exhibitions at venues on the mountain. I will also be offering an amazing hand building workshop during the art trail, more information to come on this, but email if you’d like to attend. So there is a lot of February news.

Here is a sweet little promotional video of my studio and gallery done by the talented Lilly Piri for the arts trail.

PJ Pottery will take part in TMAC Arts Trail 2024

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

December happy dance

Wow, that was a big year for PJ Pottery!

Exhibitions

I participated in several group exhibitions, gave a few workshops to lovely enthusiastic people and of course, had a wonderful time at this year’s Pottery Road Open Studios as part of the Australian Ceramics Open Studios

I am always trying to challenge myself with more complex forms for my Steampunk teapots, so I was thrilled to win the People’s Choice Award at the 2023 Sydney Teapot Show.

Classes + Workshops

I am extremely fortunate to have a great bunch of students in all of my classes, most are returning next year so term 1 is full. Email me if you wish to go on the waiting list for term 2. If you can’t wait, or can’t commit to a full 10 week course, I am offering a one-day hand building workshop on 14 January, all the details are HERE

My students and I had a delightful end of year party with loads of food, laughs and – just to make sure they were paying attention throughout the year – there was a pottery quiz. I’m happy to report, they got all the answers right! And all of this is reason to do – a December happy dance!

Shopping reward 20% off

As a heartfelt thank you to all who gave support to my small business throughout the year, I am offering a discount of 20% off across the whole shop. Use the code XMASLOVE at the checkout

There are a few lovely new pieces in the shop, check out my latest blingy beakers and some recent sweet little teapots.

Merry Christmas + Happy New Year

I really hope you all get the chance to do something you love over the festive season, hang out with people who make you feel good and bring in the new year with loads of positivity.

Cheers Nicci

Surface Treatment workshop atWarwick Potters
Meeting other potters at Spring Fever, Maleny
People’s Choice winner, Sydney Teapot Show
Making sand sculpture, Mission Beach, Qld
Pottery Road Open Studios potters
Open Studios at PJ Pottery gallery
PJ Pottery sculptural tower
Mental Notes sculptural tower
End of year class party
blingy beaker

Posted on November 8, 2023January 29, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Newsy November

exhibitions and open studio trail

It’s been an exciting few months here at PJ Pottery. First, I was invited to participate in two group exhibitions – Gift Wrapped and the opening of the Knoll Studio. I’ve done a load of work in my sweet little gallery and studio for the Pottery Road Open Studio Trail this weekend. And I was thrilled to receive the People’s Choice Award in this year’s Sydney Teapot Show. Here’s the news for November – full of exhibitions and open studio trail

Gift Wrapped

27 OCT – 16 DEC 2023 The Centre, 82 Brisbane St Beaudesert. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm

Celebrating 2023 with a delightful exhibition of exquisite artworks by South East Queensland artisans … ready for Christmas gift giving.

This exhibition showcases beautiful paintings, works on paper, sculptures, pottery, jewellery, textiles, fibre works, books and much more. Come and explore a kaleidoscope of handmade art and bring the beauty of local artworks into your home this Christmas or give them to your friends.

Knoll Studio Opening

Saturday 18 November, 11AM – 4PM
6-8 Knoll Rd, Tamborine Mountain

We will have an official ribbon cutting at 11:30am as we open our orange doors for the first time! Gracing our studio walls and space, will be an exhibition of art from local artists displaying the artistic talent and versatile creativity we have here.

Sydney Teapot Show

The iconic Sydney Teapot Show is an annual exhibition at Gallery Lowe and Lee. In 2022, I was fortunate to win the Glebe Book Award and this year Tristan B. Torus Steampunk teapot won the People’s Choice Award with a $500 prize sponsored by @galleryloweandlee This is one of the nicest accolades received in my long career as a potter!

Open Studios

Posted on October 15, 2023January 29, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Pottery Road Open Studio

PJ Pottery is again participating in Pottery Road Open Studio trail. I can’t wait to show you my beautiful revamped gallery where you can purchase my work. I’ll be giving throwing demos after lunch on Sunday if you’d like to see how pots are made on the wheel. As an extra incentive, I will be offering a door prize of a unique Steampunk mug valued at $45 to all who purchase works over the weekend.

PJ Pottery; Larissa Warren Ratbag Studios; Julia Bramich Julia Bramich Ceramics; Jo Mackenzie Jo Mackenzie Ceramics and Claudia De Salvo Claudia De Salvo Makes and Laura Cope i,kittyclay . Larissa, Jo and Nicci will be in Tamborine Mountain studios, Claudia with Laura in Guanaba, and Julia in Wonglepong. This group of talented local Tamborine Mountain and valley potters will join forces once again open their studios, coinciding with the Australian Ceramics Open Studio event.

Come and visit the four studios and six ceramicists and see where the magic happens and make the most of this annual event to stock up on beautifully crafted handmade Christmas presents.

Find more info on the Pottery Road Open Studio Trail Facebook page

Posted on September 17, 2023February 9, 2025 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Spring Fever

I was very fortunate to attend the 3 day Spring Fever ceramic gathering in Maleny, Sunshine Coast recently and came home with my head brimming with Spring Fever inspiration. The demonstrators were knowledgeable, generous and innovative. A big thanks to Suncoast Clayworkers for hosting this amazing event. Be prepared to see some fresh new works coming from the PJ Pottery studio soon!

On the Saturday, I had a stall in the Potters’ Market and had a successful morning, selling out my newly made Steampunk style mugs.

collage of potters working at Spring Fever

Save the Date

A bunch of talented potters (including yours truly) on Tamborine Mountain and valleys will be doing the OPEN STUDIOS again this year. More info to follow, and keep up to date by following the Pottery Road Facebook page. Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 November

Pottery Road Open Studio Trail

Pottery Road 2022

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 May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

May pottery news

The recent TMAC Open Studios in May 2023 was a great success and a wonderful chance to talk to artists and buy local handmade art. PJ Pottery had a display at a group exhibition at The Art Post Gallery

Part of the display at the Art Post Gallery during the TMAC Open Studio event

I am stoked that several of my unique Steampunk teapot creations have went to new homes over the weekend. There are now some fresh new one-of-a-kind teapots available in my SHOP like these two beauties, Bertrand and Lucille.

steampunk teapot with cog handle and tap lid — Lucille

PJ Pottery gallery reopens

The PJ Pottery home gallery has had a HUGE make-over and we will be hosting a re-opening party to celebrate at 3pm SUNDAY 18th JUNE . There will be local specials, a bit of bubbly and nibbles and a fair bit of talking about clay. If you would like to attend, please RSVP below:

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PJ Pottery gallery reopening soon

Posted on March 12, 2023April 2, 2023 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Tamborine Mountain Open Studios + Exhibition

I am excited to announce I will be participating in a group exhibition at The Art Post, Main Street Tamborine Mountain with other local artists: Cassi Ashton Thomas, Lilly Piri, Susan Lhamo, Kate French-McLean and Emma Dusting.

My display will be my signature Steampunk style teapots with some sweet surprises that I’ve been working on recently. This exhibition of paintings, mixed media and ceramics will be rich with colour, forms and textures in a delightful new art space in the heart of town.

This is part of the Tamborine Mountain Arts Collective (TMAC) OPEN STUDIOS event. There is a wonderful line up of artists opening their studios so it’s well worth a visit to Tamborine Mountain on the Mothers’ Day weekend 13 and 14 May. Find out more information on the TMAC website and on the Art Post website

nicci parry-jones in studio image by claire elise photography