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
Thanks for reading our bumper PJ Pottery May 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.
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.
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!
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
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
27 OCT – 16 DEC 2023 The Centre, 82 Brisbane St Beaudesert. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Celebrating 2023 witha 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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 of Spring Fever, I had a stall in the Potters’ Market and had a successful morning, selling out my newly made Steampunk style mugs.
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
My beautiful boilermaker and I had a glorious week up in Far North Queensland, it’s our second visit there during winter. The landscape and greenery are large and lush and the beaches soothe the soul with every step you walk. Together, we built a large mandala sand sculpture on Mission Beach which brought joy to a few curious onlookers before the tide washed it away that evening. We have come back rejuvenated and ready to get back into work, for me that means Spring Fever potters’ market and competition time!
Photos by Nicci Parry-JonesWhat an artist does when on holidays!
Competition time
Being a professional potter means you are always looking at ways to design and create new work to satisfy your customers and part of this process involves entering competitions that provide a challenge to create work to the best of your ability. You often need to fulfil a brief, sometimes to a theme (like the Sydney Teapot Show) and to hopefully – if you are successful and your work is chosen – you can expand your audience of ceramics collectors and pottery lovers.
I am pleased to say my Steampunk teapot, Beatrix has been selected as a finalist in the Klytie Pate Ceramic Award. The Klytie Pate Award for Ceramics is a National prize, open to all ceramicists in Australia and New Zealand who are experienced in the craft, and carries a biennial prize of $10,000. The opening night is Thursday 14th September at 6pm, MACE 145 High Street Mansfield, Vic.
Ceramic Arts Queensland hosts the Siliceous Award every second year and I am hoping to have an entry in this.
Beatrix, Steampunk Teapot
I was fortunate to win an award in last year’s Sydney Teapot show (you can read more about this HERE) and have a work in progress for this year’s show, here’s a sneak peak at this new Steampunk teapot, I have estimated I’ve spent 7-8 hours on this piece so far, now I’m crossing my fingers it survives the two firings and glazing process!
Spring Fever Potters’ Market
PJ Pottery will have a stall at the Spring Fever Potters’ MarketSaturday 2 September, 8am – 12pm at Maleny Showgrounds. Hosted by Suncoast Clayworkers with over 30 stalls and free admission! If you are around the Sunshine Coast, come say hi and fill your bags with wonderful handmade ceramics.
Thanks for reading and your continued support, if you ever have any questions about pottery or would like to see any my process, let me know. Cheers, Nicci
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.
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 party3pm 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
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.
LucilleBertrand
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:
Here’s a chance to create your very own ceramic pieces at the PJ Pottery studio on Tamborine Mountain.
In this fun one day workshop with experienced potter and teacher, Nicci Parry Jones, you will make an assortment of hand built ceramics and learn different techniques of making with clay.
You will create pinch pots, a slab platter and a coil planter plus a few extra pieces if time permits. Your pieces will be glazed and fired for you and you can collect in 4-5 weeks or you can arrange postage. All inclusive fee of $165 (tuition, clay, equipment, glaze and firing)
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
