Mud Trail Workshops
Friday August 21 & Monday August 24
FRIDAY 21st WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
Raku Glazing & Firing with Elaine Richter
9am - 1pm
Immerse yourself in a hands-on glazing and raku firing workshop, focused on surface decoration and the expressive potential of glaze. You’ll explore a range of techniques to create dynamic finishes, embracing the spontaneity and unique effects that emerge through the raku process.
Ignite Studio, 60 Crane St, Ballina 2478
Surfacing Ceramics with Lorraine Dean & Victoria Keesing
9am - 3pm
An intimate hands-on workshop introducing slab construction and surface exploration. Participants will create two simple forms—a bowl and a cylinder—while experimenting with four different surfacing techniques. Designed for beginners, the workshop builds confidence in hand-building while encouraging creative decision-making.
71 Lismore Rd, Bangalow 2479
Wild Textures: Articulating Nature on Clay with Jay Richardson
9.30am - 1pm
Develop techniques for creating and attaching intricate, nature-inspired textures to a pre-prepared ceramic vessel in this immersive, hands-on workshop. You’ll be supported with step-by-step demonstrations and personalised guidance, helping you translate your ideas into a resolved surface.
114 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 2482
The Fundamentals of Slab building with Jenn Johnston Ceramics
10am - 12.30pm
This is a small-group workshop focused on developing core hand-building skills. The session includes step-by-step demonstration followed by supported making time, allowing participants to apply techniques to their own work. It offers a focused and personal learning environment, building confidence and practical skills that can be extended into individual practice.
Cnr Tyagarah St & Riley La, Mullumbimby 2482
Keramika Glaze Lab Part 1 & 2 with Tali Cohen-Flantz
10am - 1pm
Participants will learn how to mix and develop their own glazes from mineral ingredients, gaining insight into material behaviour, chemistry, and surface outcomes. Through demonstration, guided mixing, and practical testing, the workshop builds understanding of glaze formulation and encourages experimentation.
Part 2, Monday 5pm - 7pm
Keramika, 50 Station St, Mullumbimby 2482
Anagama Opening with Venessa Skye
10am - 2pm
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the reveal of a wood-fired anagama kiln after the 100 hour firing cycle. Participants are guided through the full context of the process, beginning with a short introduction to the firing process, and moving into the opening and unpacking of the kiln. Engage directly with the work, observe the effects of flame, ash, and atmosphere on surface and form.
242 Middle Pocket Rd, Middle Pocket 2483
Wild Clay Harvest & Processing with Ben Rumble
10am - 12.30pm
Explore the journey of clay from landscape to material. Participants will begin by visiting a local site to identify, extract, and respectfully harvest wild clay. Returning to the studio, the group will work through the full processing cycle—crushing, slaking, sieving, tempering, and preparing the clay for use.
Wild Nature Clay, Pearsons Rd, Chowan Creek 2484
Alternative firing: Raku & Obvara with Jacqui Sosnowski
10am - 1pm
An exploration into two distinctive surface techniques. Participants will learn the ancient Obvara firing process, using a fermented organic solution to create immediate, unpredictable surface effects. In the second half of the session, participants will explore both one-step and two-step Naked Raku techniques,
SOS Ceramics, Murphys Lane, Mullumbimby 2482
MONDAY 24th WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Raku Glazing & Firing with Elaine Richter
9am - 1pm
Immerse yourself in a hands-on glazing and raku firing workshop, focused on surface decoration and the expressive potential of glaze. You’ll explore a range of techniques to create dynamic finishes, embracing the spontaneity and unique effects that emerge through the raku process.
16 Taylors Rd, Nashua 2479
Assembling Vessels with Slabs with Suvira McDonald
9am - 1pm
An intermediate to advanced hand-building workshop focused on exploring slab construction to create geometric and structurally resolved ceramic forms. The session investigates the expressive potential of edges, corners, and joins, with emphasis on how clay behaves at different stages of dryness.
28 Left Bank Rd, Mullumbimby NSW 2482
Bored with Round, Thrown & Altered with Jacqui Sosnowski
9am - 1pm
Explore ways to move beyond traditional circular forms on the wheel. This hands-on workshop focuses on altering techniques such as cutting, twisting, and reshaping to create more dynamic and expressive outcomes. The session encourages experimentation and expands approaches to form and structure.
Ignite Studios, 60 Crane St, Ballina 2478
Surfacing Ceramics with Lorraine Dean & Victoria Keesing
9am - 3pm
An intimate hands-on workshop introducing slab construction and surface exploration. Participants will create two simple forms—a bowl and a cylinder—while experimenting with four different surfacing techniques. Designed for beginners, the workshop builds confidence in hand-building while encouraging creative decision-making.
71 Lismore Rd, Bangalow 2479
Sculptural Coil Building with Carly Pascoe
9.30am - 2pm
A sculptural coil-building intensive designed for ceramicists with prior experience. Focusing on the exploration of form, scale, and proportion through hands-on making and guided direction. Moving beyond foundational skills, the session places emphasis on structure, balance, and refinement,
Shed 16/291 McAuleys Ln, Myocum 2481
Flowers in Bloom with Samantha Robinson
9.30am - 12.30pm
A workshop combining ceramic making and floral styling. Participants will create a handmade ceramic vase while learning how to compose a seasonal bouquet. Guided by Sam and Mel, the session moves between form and arrangement, exploring how objects and natural materials can work together.
Shed 16/291 McAuleys Lane Myocum, 2481
The Layered Surface: Surface & Hand-Building with Jay Richardson
9.30am - 1pm
Turn handmade clay pieces into vibrant works of art. Build your own forms like mugs, bowls, platters and explore layered textures and patterns to create a professional, multi-dimensional finish.
With one-to-one support, you’ll learn how to combine form, colour and texture to produce unique works that reflect your personal style.
114 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 2482
Throwing Narrow forms: Oil Bottle with Grace Chaplin
10am - 12pm
Learn key techniques for throwing bottle shapes, followed by a series of guided exercises. Participants will prepare and wedge measured clay weights, gradually increasing scale to build height, consistency, and refinement. Each participant will create a series of narrow forms, including their own oil bottle, gaining confidence in managing more complex forms on the wheel.
853 Hinterland Wy, Newrybar 2479
Vase Hand Building with Sasa Scheiner
10am - 3pm
A guided ceramic experience focused on creating a unique, hand-built vase. Participants will explore slab and hand-building techniques to develop a form that is expressive, functional, and distinctly personal. The workshop balances demonstration, tactile exploration, and supported making time, with additional visual reference material to inspire vase forms.
878 Binna Burra Rd, Federal 2480
Throwing Narrow forms: Oil Bottle with Grace Chaplin
1pm- 3pm
Learn key techniques for throwing bottle shapes, followed by a series of guided exercises. Participants will prepare and wedge measured clay weights, gradually increasing scale to build height, consistency, and refinement. Each participant will create a series of narrow forms, including their own oil bottle, gaining confidence in managing more complex forms on the wheel.
853 Hinterland Wy, Newrybar 2479
The Fundamentals of Slab Building with Jenn Johnston
1pm- 3.30pm
Explore the slab techniques Jenn uses to create her signature refined, architectural forms. The session includes step-by-step demonstration followed by supported making time, allowing participants to apply techniques to their own work. Tthe workshop offers a focused and personal learning environment, building confidence and practical skills that can be extended into individual practice.
Cnr Tyagarah St & Riley La, Mullumbimby 2482
Flowers in Bloom with Samantha Robinson
1.30 - 4.30pm
A workshop combining ceramic making and floral styling. Participants will create a handmade ceramic vase while learning how to compose a seasonal bouquet. Guided by Sam and Mel, the session moves between form and arrangement, exploring how objects and natural materials can work together.
Shed 16/291 McAuleys Lane Myocum, 2481