What an enjoyable winter morning at PJ Pottery! A group of my dedicated students had created pots for this pit firing and were rewarded with some fabulous results. We used a variety of combustible materials for colour and effects and now can’t wait to do another firing!
Here on our misty mountain we have had 4 days of rain and more to come, the mould is happy! The biggest problem is that pots won’t dry so heaters are on and the firings are very slow. On a happy note, my Mt Tamborine classes are full and running and a new 5 week course at Gold Coast Potters Mudgeeraba studio is about to start on 25 May. If you are on the Goldie and interested in getting into clay either for the first time or as a return, this is your chance.
There is a chill in the air here on Mt Tamborine signaling the approach of winter. So, out come the jumpers and socks but not much interferes with getting creative and we are getting ready for term 2 of classes at PJ Pottery. There is one space left in the 10 week intermediate class on Thursday nights for people with basic skills in hand building and throwing.
I am excited to announce my return to Gold Coast Potters offering a 5 week introductory course in hand building and throwing. Classes are on Wednesday mornings at Mudgeeraba.
The other exciting news is that Tamborine Mountain Arts Collective TMAC will be hosting an Artisan Alley at the Long Sunset Festival presented by QMF featuring Angus & Julia Stone. This “radiant new music event” is on 30 April at Elysian Fields, Canungra. PJ Pottery teapots will be included in the TMAC gallery space.
Autumn classes @ pj pottery
This is when I would normally let you know about booking in for next term’s classes but, well, they are full 😲 ☺️
There are 2 spaces left in the Casual Clay Class starting Thursday April 22 check it out HERE
If you want to go on the waiting list for next term or for future workshops please get in touch hello@pjpottery.com
thank you to all who bought my pottery; commissioned work; attended classes and gave me such encouraging feedback through 2020. Being able to work in ceramics is such a privilege and I love what I do. So, it gives me a thrill to let you know what I have planned for 2021.
regular classes
I am now offering pottery classes from my home studio on Mt Tamborine through Qld school terms:
TEN WEEK TERM Wednesday (fully booked for term 1) and Thursday nights (a few spaces still available) 5:30pm-8:30pm
CASUAL CLAY Sessions Thursdays from 9:30am-11:30am. These are 5 week courses for those newbies wanting to test the waters or those with some experience wishing to do their own projects with a bit of guidance. More info and bookings HERE
gallery
since the Australian Ceramics Open Studio event last November I have established a small gallery of my current work that worked so well, I am leaving it in place! It is open by appointment. Please EMAIL to book a time, EFTpos and cash sales available. You can also find my work at Butler and Grace.
workshops
throughout 2021 I will be running workshops in hand building and throwing. The first up is CERAMIC JEWELLERY MAKING bookings HERE
hand building teapot workshop
This workshop was postponed due to COVID-19 – happy I can now offer it again!
Ever craved to create something in clay? Here’s your chance! This one day workshop will give you a chance to build your own teapot, no experience necessary. $135 fee one day workshop includes everything you need: clay, firing and glazing. Morning tea is provided, BYO lunch and yes, social distancing will be in place.
9:30am – 3:30pm Sunday 12 July
Email me hello@pjpottery.com for more info on this hand building teapot workshop. These are small private sessions, maximum of 5 students so you get my full attention! Subscribe to my BLOG for news on other workhsops
From a recent student: “Thanks for an awesome, laid back and insightful hand build workshop I learned a lot. Your workshop is inspiring and your talent and skills impressive.”
make your own teapot workshop
Sorry, this workshop is postponed due to COVID-19. I’ll post an update with a new date….on the other side of this virus.
Ever craved to create something in clay? Here’s your chance! This one day workshop will give you a chance to build your own teapot, no experience necessary. $135 fee one day workshop includes clay, firing and glazing, morning tea provided, BYO lunch
9:30am – 3:30pm Sunday 5 April
Email me hello@pjpottery.com to book your place. These are small private sessions, maximum of 5 students so you get my full attention!
From a recent student: “Thanks for an awesome, laid back and insightful hand build workshop I learned a lot. Your workshop is inspiring and your talent and skills impressive.”
Follow my BLOG for upcoming workshops
If you are on the Gold Coast, check out Gold Coast Potters
hand building happiness – making hand built teapots for newbies was a challenge but they were certainly up to the task, some fantastic works emerged and we can’t wait to fire and glaze them.
if you are interested in doing a workshop at PJ Pottery Studio on Mt Tamborine, send me an email hello@pjpottery.com or subscribe to my blog for all news and updates.
New pottery classes on the Gold Coast
I am super pleased to announce that I will be teaching at the Gold Coast Potters Association, Mudgeeraba Campus. First term starts Thursday 7 March from 6 – 9 pm. This is a short term of 5 weeks, the remainder of the year will be 10 week terms. Contact me via the Gold Coast Potters website to book and for more info and costs.
Learn the basics right through to perfecting the craft, we will cover hand building, throwing, glazing and surface decoration.
Check out my other classes on Tamborine Mountain HERE
