Artist Talks, Demonstrations and Activities
Saturday August 22 & Sunday August 23
SATURDAY 22nd FREE EVENT SCHEDULE
Wild Clay Harvesting with Ben Ruble
9am -10am
An artist discussion on wild clay harvesting, exploring landscape, material, making and the shared knowledge behind the practice.
Wild Nature Clay, Pearsons Rd, Upper Main Arm 2482
Ash, Flame & Earth: Inside the Anagama Process with Venessa Skye
9am - 10am
Join Venessa for a Q & A on Anagama woodfiring, exploring how the flame, ash, heat and time shape unique ceramics surfaces.
Middle Pocket Pottery, 242 Middle Pocket Rd, Middle Pocket 2483
Transferring photography onto clay surfaces with Jay Richardson
9am - 10am
Explore Surface Design using photographic screen printing onto tissue and transferring imagery onto clay surfaces.
Jay Ceramics, 114 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 2482
Constructing slab rolled vases with Lauren Siemonsma
10.15am - 11am
A step-by-step vase demonstration covering slab rolling, slumping, coiling and joining techniques for new and experienced makers.
Ochre Ceramics, 44 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby 2482
Raku - Glazing and Firing with Elaine Ritcher
11am - 12pm
A life Raku firing demonstration showing pots removed at 1000*C and placed into sawdust to create dramatic ceramic effects.
Hoof Print Studio, 16 Taylors Rd, Nashua 2479
Coil Bowl Construction with Sasa Scheiner
11am - 12pm
Watch Sasa demonstrate her unique upside down hand coiling technique, transforming clay into delicate bowls.
878 Binna Burra Rd, Federal 2480
Introduction to porcelain slip casting with Hayden Youlley
11am - 12pm
An introduction to porcelain slip and slip casting, with professional techniques, practical insights and expert tips.
Studio 16, 291 Macauleys Ln, Myocum 2481
Batt to batt: Two piece wheel construction with Samantha Robinson
12pm - 1pm
Samantha demonstrates her Cathedral Series porcelain vessels, using batt to batt wheel forming to build layered sculptural forms inspired by nature.
Studio 16, 291 Macauleys Ln, Myocum 2481
Making Streetscapes with
Natalia Torres Negreira
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Inspired by her South American heritage, Natalia demonstrates building clay streetscapes shaped by memory, place and lived experience.
Le Casa Clay, 439 Federal Dr, Federal 2480
Woodfiring in the region with Cara Asherovitch
1pm - 2pm
Cara talks about the process of wood firing from harvesting of wood, glazing, firing and how this informs her work.
Mud on My Hands, 910 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell 2479
How to construct sculptural vessels with Suvira McDonald
1pm - 2.15pm
See a vessel take shape from start to finish. This 75 minute demonstration invites visitors to drop in at any stage of the process.
Studio Suvira, 28 Left Bank Rd, Mullumbimby 2482
Flowers for sale by Home in the Hills at Jenn Johnston Ceramics
10am - 4pm
Experience locally grown orchids and collaborative Kusamono works by Jenn and Lani from Home in the Hills. View living plants paired with ceramic vessels.
Jenn Johnston Ceramics, 5 Tyagarah St, Mullumbimby 2482
Mug Decoration with Tali Cohen-Flantz
10am - 1.30pm
This hands on creative activity involves designing and hand painting a ceramic mug using vibrant under glazes and clear glazes. Pick up available 4 - 6 weeks; delivery available.
Bookings Required: https://events.humanitix.com/mug-decoration
Keramika, 50 station St, Mullumbimby, 2482
Decorating three mini dishes with Tali Cohen-Flantz
1pm- 4pm
This hands on creative activity involves designing and hand painting 3 ceramic mini dishes using vibrant under glazes and clear glazes. Pick up available 4 - 6 weeks; delivery available.
Bookings Required: https://events.humanitix.com/decorate-mini-dishes
Keramika, 50 station St, Mullumbimby, 2482
SUNDAY 23rd FREE EVENT SCHEDULE
Wild Clay Harvesting with Ben Ruble
9am -10am
An artist discussion on wild clay harvesting, exploring landscape, material, making and the shared knowledge behind the practice.
Wild Nature Clay, Pearsons Rd, Upper Main Arm 2482
Ash, Flame & Earth: Inside the Anagama Process with Venessa Skye
9am - 10am
Join Venessa for a Q & A on Anagama woodfiring, exploring how the flame, ash, heat and time shape unique ceramics surfaces.
Middle Pocket Pottery, 242 Middle Pocket Rd, Middle Pocket 2483
Transferring photography onto clay surfaces with Jay Richardson
9am - 10am
Explore Surface Design using photographic screen printing onto tissue and transferring imagery onto clay surfaces.
Jay Ceramics, 114 Stuart St, Mullumbimby 2482
Acid patina surfaces and process with Gudrun Klix
10am - 11am
An artist talk exploring Gudrun’s work, process and the development of her distinctive acid patina ceramic surfaces.
Koonym Clayworks, 220 Frasers Road, Mullumbimby Creek 2482
Constructing slab rolled vases with Lauren Siemonsma
10.15am - 11am
A step-by-step vase demonstration covering slab rolling, slumping, coiling and joining techniques for new and experienced makers.
Ochre Ceramics, 44 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby 2482
Ash glazing: failures, discoveries, and transformation with Sasa Scheiner
11am - 12pm
An intimate artist talk on my ash glaze journey—failures, discoveries, and transformation through fire. Learn how raw ash becomes rich, unpredictable ceramic surfaces.
878 Binna Burra Road, Federal 2480
Introduction to porcelain slip casting with Hayden Youlley
11am - 12pm
An introduction to porcelain slip and slip casting, with professional techniques, practical insights and expert tips.
Studio 16, 291 Macauleys Ln, Myocum 2481
Batt to batt: Two piece wheel construction with Samantha Robinson
12pm - 1pm
Samantha demonstrates her Cathedral Series porcelain vessels, using batt to batt wheel forming to build layered sculptural forms inspired by nature.
Studio 16, 291 Macauleys Ln, Myocum 2481
Wheel Throwing Tableware with Raven Esque
12.45pm - 1.45pm
A wheel thrown tableware demonstration showing throwing techniques on a wooden kick wheel.
Northern Rivers Pottery Supplies, 4/31 Centenary Drive, Goonellabah 2480
Processes & techniques of coiled sculpture with Carly Pascoe
1pm- 1.45pm
Join Carly for an artist talk and demonstrations showcasing the techniques, process and evolution of her coiled sculptural works.
Coe Studio, Shed 16, 291 McAuleys Lane, Myocum 2481
Glaze Making with Jess Hart
1pm - 2pm
A glaze-making demonstration exploring raw materials, colourants, testing and application techniques for vibrant ceramic results.
Northern Rivers Pottery Supplies, 4/31 Centenary Drive, Goonellabah 2480
Throwing off the hump with Richard Jones
1pm - 2pm
Richard demonstrates throwing off the hump on the potter's wheel.
Rainforest Ceramics, 56 Gittoes Lane, Possum creek 2479
Woodfiring in the region with Cara Asherovitch
1pm - 2pm
Cara talks about the process of wood firing from harvesting of wood, glazing, firing and how this informs her work.
Mud on My Hands, 910 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell 2479
The Art of Ikebana with Janet Fraser
1pm - 2pm
Modern Japanese Sogetsu Ikebana floral demonstration presented by Sandra Cottee with Janet’s ceramic containers.
Hoof Print Studio, 16 Taylors Road, Nashua 2479
How to construct sculptural vessels with Suvira McDonald
1pm - 2.15pm
See a vessel take shape from start to finish. This 75 minute demonstration invites visitors to drop in at any stage of the process.
Studio Suvira, 28 Left Bank Rd, Mullumbimby 2482
Flowers for sale by Home in the Hills at Jenn Johnston Ceramics
10am - 4pm
Experience locally grown orchids and collaborative Kusamono works by Jenn and Lani from Home in the Hills. View living plants paired with ceramic vessels.
Jenn Johnston Ceramics, 5 Tyagarah St, Mullumbimby 2482
Mug Decoration with Tali Cohen-Flantz
10am - 1.30pm
This hands on creative activity involves designing and hand painting a ceramic mug using vibrant under glazes and clear glazes. Pick up available 4 - 6 weeks; delivery available.
Bookings Required: https://events.humanitix.com/mug-decoration
Keramika, 50 station St, Mullumbimby, 2482
Decorating three mini dishes with Tali Cohen-Flantz
1pm- 4pm
This hands on creative activity involves designing and hand painting 3 ceramic mini dishes using vibrant under glazes and clear glazes. Pick up available 4 - 6 weeks; delivery available.
Bookings Required: https://events.humanitix.com/decorate-mini-dishes
Keramika, 50 station St, Mullumbimby, 2482