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Tips on Entering the enticing world of exhibitions

Today I have been doing my calendar this week and checking out some of the exhibitions/comps I might like to enter this year. I thought I would share some of my humble and fledgling experience on entering exhibitions: Believe me … Continue reading

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Why enter art/ceramic competitions

http://www.art-prizes.com.au/ I came across this Art Prize site the other day as I was surfing the net – confined to air con in the heat wave that was last week. And it got me thinking about why I enter exhibitions … Continue reading

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Welcome to 2012

Hi everyone – wishing you all a wonderful 2012. My year has started beautifully. I am honoured that Tammy Jo Potter has tgagged my name (along with lots of others)on her 365th cup for 2011. She really is fantastic – … Continue reading

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Inspiration is everywhere?

Hoping you all had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you every inspiration for the coming 2012.  I just discovered an interesting article on Meredith Host’s cheerful Dot Dot Dash dinnerware. So of course I just had to share – Meredith … Continue reading

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Some sites worth a look if you are surfing over the holidays

Wan to learn something new – have a surf around these sites Raw Materials Dictionary / Ceramics Glaze making, Clay Ingredients http://www.sheffield-pottery.com For the artist in you – try some of the tutorials at http://www.emptyeasel.com and for the photographer in  … Continue reading

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What a wonderful week

While my hands haven’t been covered in mud this week – I have been accepted into Uni to learn some more about clay, ceramics and art. Had a beautiful lunch with fellow Revolutionary Ceramicos members Cass and Clare and was … Continue reading

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Belleek Irish Ceramics – an interesting website

I just love Belleek Porcelain.  There are some great new articles this month. Check out their website http://www.irishbelleek.com

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Thank you to Mayor Jenny Dowell

A huge thank you to the Mayor of Lismore Jenny Dowell for opening our “Tres” exhibition at SCU Next Gallery Lismore.  It was a fantastic night and special thanks and hugs to Cassandra Purdon and Clare Urquhart – fellow members of … Continue reading

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“Tres” – Putting on the red stickers

Sold before the opening – Such a wonderful feeling when the lady who purchased my work expressed the joy of remembering happy childhood days of Banksias, the Beach and Byron Shire.

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Mud Colony – Adriana Christianson – Check it out

Adriana Christianson does beautiful ceramic work and i love her blog – Check it out and be part of it – ‘Mud Colony’. Is a weekly blog for Clayworkers to show us what their up to in the studio..building community..you … Continue reading

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