by tanner | Sep 3, 2024 | Featured Artist
Haven, a place to nurture.” My life narrative has kept me always moving in constant motion. My haven over these years has been pottery and ceramics. Working with clay, water and fire has been a place I nurture my creativity and inner being. Juggling motherhood and my...
by tanner | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured Artist
Lorraine Tait My name is Lorraine Tait, and I’ve lived in Cairns for 40 years. With 32 years of pottery experience, I studied ceramics at TAFE Cairns for 4 years, completing certifications in wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpture. I have maintained a...
by tanner | Jul 3, 2024 | Featured Artist
I was prompted to begin my own attempts at pottery after visiting an incredible exhibition of ancient Asian pieces. The works just stunned me and I knew, if nothing else, that I would have to buy at least one bag of clay to experience the ‘feeling’ of creating...
by tanner | Jun 10, 2024 | Featured Artist
I joined the Cairns potters club in 2012 and started attending Social Wednesdays. I like making functional items, like small tea bowls, tea cups, plates, etc. Pottery gives me pleasure when my pieces turn out ok, but glazing is always challenging for me. My...
by tanner | May 2, 2024 | Featured Artist
Hi there! My name is Luisa Manea, and I’ve been practising art and design for what seems like forever. I can’t spend a day without creating, painting, or drawing something. Over the years, I’ve won many awards/prizes in various art forms, but I can...
by tanner | Apr 8, 2024 | Featured Artist
Tim Parker I first discovered ceramics whilst studying on a foundation course at Bath College of Art (UK), and rediscovered my love of pottery when my daughter bought me a bag of clay and tools during lockdown in Melbourne. With a membership to Cairns Potters Club as...