Annette Tranter

Annette Tranter

 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...
Lorraine Tait

Lorraine Tait

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...
Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

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...
Yayoi Dallas

Yayoi Dallas

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...
Luisa Manea

Luisa Manea

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...
Tim Parker

Tim Parker

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...