port hacking

The Port Hacking Potters 47th National Competition was held at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre, Gymea NSW from 22 September to 3 October 2012. 

Judge Greg Daly commented on the exhibition: "It was a delight to see so many diverse ideas and challenges for the makers and the viewers. Take time, look carefully and slowly; you will be rewarded."

I was privileged and humbled to win the Open Wheelthrown section!

I had the pleasure of meeting the competition coordinators, Anna and Therese, at the Eveleigh Artisans' Market; it's clear that such a successful event requires a great deal of dedication and hard work - credit to you ladies, you did a marvellous job for us.

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The Suncoast Clayworkers Ignition Awards are opening, oh, um, right NOW! My entry will be part of the exhibition for the next month...

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I try to be consistent in the content that I post on this blog and what I share on my Facebook Page, but sometimes excitement overtakes and Facebook wins out. So, dear readers, if you don't already know, my work has been accepted for the Suncoast Clayworkers Ignition Awards 2012! Needless to say, I'm stoked! 

Silverdale Dreams, 2012, Southern Ice Porcelain + underglaze colour, Wheel thrown + hand painted, 11 x 8 cm + 9.5 x 8 cm + 8 x 7 cm, Set of 3.

The added bonus is that world-wide-admired Chinese potter Jackson Li will be the judge this year! I met Jackson back in May 2010 when he presented a 2 day brush making workshop at the Gold Coast Potters' Association. He drew me in a bowl, remember?!

I'm also proud to say that fellow finalists from the Gold Coast are my mentor Michaela Kloeckner, new partner in crime Megan Puls and good friend Wendy Hodgson! Woo!

Ignition runs from 31 August - 6 October 2012 at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy.