wood fired pottery kiln anagama

Wood-fired ceramics shaped by place, flame, and time.
TRAVEL / RESEARCH / INSPIRATION
Close-up of a ceramic or concrete cylindrical object resting on a sandy surface, with a grassy and stone-textured background.
CURRENT WORK
About
Process & Firing
I made the journey up the hill yesterday to Kuranda to visit my mentor Peter ‘Potter’ Thompson. We talked about my time at Gulgong, unwrapped a gift I brought back for him from the good Dr @owenryeceramics , looked at recent new works fr
It always means so much to me when another potter takes interest in my work. Someone who knows the struggles of making these objects and can see the finer details of truly special pieces. I’m very happy that these two gems have found a home wi
When I applied to be a masters assistant for Clay Gulgong, I asked to be placed with a wood firer & someone who made physical work. Never could I have guessed I would be matched with the legend @herverousseau.boisbelle Hervé is a true m
To the week that was! Clay Gulgong exceeded everything I expected it would be. New friends, incredible artists, 700 clay crazy people, a whole beautiful town welcoming everyone in. And then the majesty that is Morning View, an Australian Clay Mec
Tools…… I don’t know a potter who isn’t obsessed with them. Myself included. I’m back in the studio this week, planning for things ahead, processing and cleaning pots. And taking inventory of this haul from my time in
Tonight these two pieces were submitted for Clay Gulgong emerging artist showcase. Both made during my time in India at @anvipottery I continue to be drawn to making tea and drink ware as objects of cultural connection. These pieces are often my gate
I’ve always struggled to unpack my works or edit and show photos from any creative journeys I’ve taken. I think it’s the finality of unpacking or editing photos. The represent a moment captured in time, an experience frozen behind a
Had the absolute privilege to not only represent myself but act as an ambassador for Australian ceramics at the inaugural opening of the @ceramicstudiomitid the first community studio in India with an Anagama (christened Kaaligama) beautiful little s
Over the last few days the kiln has really come together. Through dust, illness and many other challenges this team has brought to life a new beginning for wood firing in India. I learn so much every day and now we finally begin to load. I am so incr