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