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Kiln Culture
By Graham Hay Continuing from Graham Hay’s article in the previous Pyre, this piece introduces a method for visualising the Western...
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Jun 274 min read
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50 Years of Dongara Pottery 1974-2024
By Jaye Allan Page 4 from the book 50 Years of Dongara Pottery, by Trish Parker and Janet Ross. Reproduced with permission. Trish Parker...
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Jun 252 min read
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Introducing Sandy Winkle’s Sheila Shack Studio: Where Clay Meets Weaving, and Creativity Finds Community
By Japneet Kaur Keith Tucked quietly into the bushland beauty of Quindalup in Western Australia’s Southwest, a rustic wooden studio has...
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Jun 242 min read
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Greg Crowe at Commonage Pottery: A Weekend of Exploration and Mastery
By Japneet Kaur Keith Over the weekend of May 31st & June 1st 2025, Commonage Pottery was privileged to host renowned ceramic artist Greg...
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Jun 242 min read
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Formation: NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) 59th Annual Conference
By Andrea Vinkovic Earlier this year Emma and I attended NCECA’s (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) 59th Annual...
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Jun 242 min read
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Patty Wouters Paper Porcelain Workshop Enrolment form
One Day Demonstration Paper clay and Paper Porcelain Workshops with distinguished Belgium Porcelain artist Patty Wouters : Workshop...
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Jun 112 min read
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Presidents Report for PYRE – Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia (CAAWA)
June 2025 By Bernard Kerr Dear Members, As the winter months settle in, many of us find ourselves negotiating the quirks of working with...
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Jun 113 min read
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EXHIBITION COORDINATOR INTERNÂ ROLE - WEDGE OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE.
March 31, 2025 OVERVIEW A volunteer role to assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of the Wedge Exhibition at Old Customs...
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Mar 312 min read
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Graham Hay explores ways for clay lovers to deepen and accelerate their creative development.
Prolonged working with clay inevitably results in pieces that are stamped with our unique personality. Each work takes on a style, even a...
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Mar 252 min read
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Trip Report: American Museum of Ceramic Arts
By Louise Rae The American Museum of Ceramic Arts (AMOCA) is an impressive and unique gallery, collections, shop, studio, and artist...
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Mar 112 min read
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CAAWA 2024 Member Selective Exhibition
Photos from the event opening The Kusnik prize was awarded to Stewart Scambler Clive Eger won the Kusnik Runner Up prize Highly Commended...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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President's Report
PYRE December 2024 One of the great things about being involved with ceramics is meeting and working with like-minded people. The opening...
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Nov 29, 20244 min read
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March 2025 President's Report
PYRE March 2025 President’s Report – Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia (CAAWA) Dear Members of CAAWA, As we step into another...
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Nov 29, 20243 min read
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The Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia Inc.
OBJECTIVES CERAMIC ARTS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA inc. The objects of the Association are: (1) To promote among practitioners and...
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Nov 28, 20241 min read
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M.U.D. | Pit Firing Workshop
By Felicity Bodycoat Photos By Matthew Russell The weather gods were kind with a beautiful sunny afternoon in September as a group of 14...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Camille’s Clay Journey: A Tapestry of Form and Function (Pyre Nov 2024)
By Japneet Kaur Camille Reid, a talented ceramic artist hailing from the picturesque South West region of Western Australia, has embarked...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Unveiling the Magic of Glazing: A Deep Dive into Gary Hambleton's Workshop (Pyre Nov 2024)
By Japneet Kaur In October 2024, Commonage Pottery transformed into a vibrant hub of ceramic creativity, hosting a transformative...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Throwdown for Empty Bowls
By Louise Rae Empty Bowls Perth is a favorite charity of potters, where bowls are donated to raise funds for the Perth Food Bank. Deanne...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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AGM August 2024 Report
By CAAWA President Bernard Kerr President’s report CAAWA AGM 2024 and for PYRE Hello lovers of Ceramics The past year has been busy as...
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Aug 14, 20245 min read
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MUD Report | Melanie Sharpham's Studio Visit
By Lynn Carlin On a lovely autumn April afternoon eleven keen participants and three MUD committee members attended Melanie Sharpham's...
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May 27, 20242 min read
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