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Posted on April 7, 2024April 5, 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 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 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:

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

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by p j p o t t e r y — 1 Comment

It’s nearly Christmas?!

ceramic Christmas decorations on a wooden display

Are you like me and have left Christmas shopping to the last minute? Well, there are still lovely goodies to choose from at PJ Pottery for handmade Christmas gifts, from ceramic Christmas decorations to truly unique Steampunk teapots.

Get your order in super quick to have them delivered to you in time! Please note, I can only guarantee shipping in time in southeast Qld and Northern NSW if posted this week.

CERAMIC CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

These luxurious ceramic handmade Christmas tree decorations are made from porcelain with gold lustre added in a third firing, they are $22 each or 5 for $100, with free shipping. You can choose from bauble, round or heart shapes in pure white, greens and blues or traditional red. This is a limited range so chat to me about which are still available.

FRESHLY MADE STEAMPUNK TEAPOTS

Each of these Steampunk teapots are hand crafted beasties, mostly functional and are sure to raise a smile of appreciation for their individual characters.

See the whole range currently available HERE

If you are on Tamborine Mountain or visiting, there is a small range of PJ Pottery ceramics to purchase at Under The Greenwood Tree on Main Western Road and e360 Design on Gallery Walk.

A HUGE thank you for your support and enthusiasm for my pottery through 2022, wishing you all a wonderful festive season and I look forward to sharing some exciting news from PJ Pottery in the New Year. Spoiler alert: there’s an exhibition coming up.

Posted on October 18, 2022November 3, 2022 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Pottery Road Open Studio Trail

Who doesn’t love a road trip?

Particularly one where you can take a look into an artists’ working studio. Under the brand-new banner Pottery Road, five local Tamborine Mountain and valley potters are joining forces to launch an open studio trail to coincide with the Australian Ceramics Open Studio event on Saturday & Sunday 12^th & 13^th of November 10am-4pm daily.

Nicci Parry-Jones PJ Pottery; Larissa Warren Ratbag Studios: Julia Bramich Julia Bramich Ceramics; Jo Mackenzie Jo Mackenzie Ceramics and Claudia De Salvo Claudia De Salvo Makes will be selling their ceramics and some will offer workshops from their studios over the weekend. Larissa, Jo and Nicci will be in Tamborine Mountain studios, Claudia in Guanaba and Julia in Wonglepong. You can also catch an amazing exhibition of new works by Julie Shepherd at Under The Greenwood Tree on the same weekend

These potters are passionate about their craft and would love to share some insights into how they create. Each has a unique style, utilising different techniques to produce their ceramics from delicate jewellery, one-of-a-kind porcelain pieces, quirky teapots and functional dinnerware and homeware.

Follow the Pottery Road Facebook page to find more, details of studio specials and demonstrations and workshops on offer. PJ Pottery will be offering a fun 1 hour workshop – Make Your Own Platter Set

Book workshop here

Visitors to the studios will see where the magic happens! This is the perfect time to stock up on gorgeous handmade Christmas presents. And as a special incentive, those who call into the studios over the weekend can go into the draw for beautiful ceramic package give-away from each of the studios. If you visit all five potters, you have five chances of winning!

Book in that road trip with your pottery-loving mates now!

flyer image photo by Sabine Bannard

Posted on July 18, 2022August 29, 2022 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

jewellery highlight

This winter I wanted to share some love and offer a special on PJ Pottery jewellery which includes my porcelain earrings and glass bead necklaces. And you get to hear about it first!

Until 31 August 2022 I am offering a 25% discount to the handmade jewellery range (not applicable to sale items). Apply WINTERLOVE in the coupon box at cart to apply the discount and you will also get free postage for your jewellery purchase across Australia.

PS I would love you to leave a review of PJ Pottery on Google Thanks!