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Posted on December 2, 2024December 3, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

PJ Pottery December News

In this PJ Pottery December news I am pleased to offer you – my lovely subscribers – a choice of my new ceramics that are ideal for Christmas gifting. PLUS! with each purchase made on my website before the 12th of December, I will include a small ceramic gift just for you, consider it an early Christmas present!

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I’m so grateful for your support for my ceramic business, your words of encouragement (and purchases of course), inspire me to keep creating and keep evolving my practice. As a thank you, I invite you to visit my gallery between 10am and 3pm Saturday 7th December or Sunday 15th December and get a juicy 20% off purchases over $50 (except my Steampunk teapots and blingy keep cups, way too many hours in them)

In the Gallery

These gorgeous new blingy keep cups make me all smiles, every one is hand crafted and unique and many hours have gone into selecting a creating the designs. The cups have gold lustre highlights to create that lovely glint and makes drinking from them feel special! Each comes with a silicone lid and sleeve so you don’t scold your hands on a hot cup. Or if you are you after something a little less….blingy? Then these rainbow keep cups fresh from the kiln may suit you. Each comes with a silicone lid and sleeve.

Do your bit for our little planet while still enjoying your daily caffeine hit or nourishing brew. By purchasing your own handmade ceramic keep cup, you are reducing the use of single use cups – go you!

blingy keep cups

Price range: $60.00 through $75.00

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Rainbow keep cups

$40.00

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Blingy beakers

Price range: $55.00 through $70.00

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Christmas Exhibitions

I have work in three exhibition in the lead up to Christmas
Gift Wrapped 2024 exhibition has 300+ unique artworks and small gifts, ready for Christmas gift giving including a few from PJ Pottery such as one of a kind Steampunk teapots and a selection of porcelain earrings with gold lustre and soft colours. Gift Wrapped 2024 runs until 14 December, The Centre, 82 Brisbane St Beaudesert.

Badcap- Scenic Rim Public Arts Christmas Makers’ Market is on from Saturday 30th November until Monday 23rd December at 10am-3pm at Stationmaster House, 100 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert.

Boonah Regional Art Gallery Artisans in the Gallery

Thank you for reading the PJ Pottery December 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 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 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 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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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 December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Goodbye 2021 + Hello 2022!

What an incredible year of ups and downs for us all. I feel incredibly lucky to have my own studio on Mt Tamborine, Queensland and have been able to teach, provide workshops and sell work throughout the year. I feel for my fellow artists doing it tough through COVID restrictions. Remember, every time you purchase handmade you are supporting the arts and WE THANK YOU!

It was a busy year for me creating loads of new teapots; experimenting with coloured porcelain clay for jewellery; organising two exhibitions for Ceramic Arts Qld and oh yeah…I got married to the love of my life! #happydance

As a way of bringing in the new year with style I will be offering a 2022 PJ Pottery Teapot Calendar Every month features an image of a unique handmade teapot that I have made this year with a few from the archive. The A4 calendar will cost $25 and includes postage within Australia.

If you would like to pre-order please email me at hello@pjpottery.com

Posted on October 13, 2020February 4, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

Open studio in November

Open Studio in November

VERY excited to be in the 2020 Australian Ceramics Open Studios Sat/Sun 21/22 November. My lovely studio will be (hopefully) clean and tidy and pots priced and displayed ready for sale. There will be the traditional sales table of seconds and old stock as well as fresh new work hot from the kiln. I’ll be offering discounts for my wonderful students and repeat customers. So come visit, talk clay, and bring some spending money #nearlyxmas

I will be giving throwing demonstrations all weekend. Bring your children and friends to see how pottery is made on the wheel. See you next month! Check out my shop for what you will be able to purchase.

Posted on May 19, 2020February 6, 2024 by p j p o t t e r y — Leave a comment

the iso tea-time of the soul

the iso tea-time of the soul (with apologies to Douglas Adams)

you are all most cordially invited to…..an exhibition of elaborate handmade ceramic Steampunk teapots & tea drinking paraphernalia

Iso Tea-Time hero image

Opening Saturday 6th June 2020

Under the Greenwood Tree Bookshop and Contempora ry A rt Gallery

92 Main Western Rd Tamborine Mt Qld
Opening hours: 10am – 4pm Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun. Closed Tuesdays & Thursdays

Nicci will be at the gallery from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 6th June. For those unable to visit in person – a virtual tour of the Iso Tea-time of the Soul exhibition by Nicci will be viewable on Facebook Instagram and via the gallery newsletter.

Catalogue of works emailed upon request 07 5545 4448 / 0424 586 066 janene@underthegreenwoodtree.com.au

Check out more Steampunk ceramics HERE