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Calling WA potters! Help us make 200 saggars with lids for the inaugural firing of the community kiln at Newman Road, Herne Hill.

An amazing group of volunteers led by Mike Moore and Lee Woodcock have been hard at work building a community kiln at Battistessa Studio, 12 Neuman Road, Herne Hill. The main kiln is now built using salvaged or donated components provided by Bristile and Midland Brick. The kiln is a wood fired, 4 metre diameter downdraft based on the design of the Ascot kiln in Belmont. It will be able to fire large work and we are planning to use terracotta pots in our first test firing. On

by KATRINA ROGERS There are some journeys that stay with you long after you return home, not just as memories, but as experiences that quietly reshape how you see the world. My recent pottery and art tour of India was one of those rare and unforgettable adventures, rich in creativity, connection, and cultural depth. From the very beginning, the trip immersed us in India’s vibrant artistic landscape. In Delhi, we explored the striking murals of the Lodhi Art District, where bo

by JUDY McCALLUM Just prior to the 2025 Triennale, Wedge, 19 potters spent 4 days learning about glazes in the beautiful purpose-built Karlup studio in Alfred Cove. We were enrolled in Glaze of our Lives, Matt Katz’s introductory glaze course. There was a lot of nervous excitement in the studio. Matt initially came across as a big loud American, but we all discovered Matt to be a brilliant teacher with an engaging personality. As Pam Thomson, one of the SORPC participants rec

JUNE 2026 by Matt Russell Hi everyone, Well, this is a first for me. It’s my first time writing to you as President, and I couldn’t have picked a bigger year to start! For those who don’t know me yet, I’m Matt Russell. I came to clay late and completely by accident: a background in computer engineering, then one backyard pottery class (with Sandra Albin!) a few years back, and that was that. Totally hooked. When I’m not at my desk you’ll find me down at the Belmont Potters Gr

By Graham Hay Continuing from Graham Hay’s article in the previous Pyre, this piece introduces a method for visualising the Western...

By Jaye Allan Page 4 from the book 50 Years of Dongara Pottery, by Trish Parker and Janet Ross. Reproduced with permission. Trish Parker...

By Japneet Kaur Keith Tucked quietly into the bushland beauty of Quindalup in Western Australia’s Southwest, a rustic wooden studio has...

By Japneet Kaur Keith Over the weekend of May 31st & June 1st 2025, Commonage Pottery was privileged to host renowned ceramic artist Greg...

By Andrea Vinkovic Earlier this year Emma and I attended NCECA’s (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) 59th Annual...

One Day Demonstration Paper clay and Paper Porcelain Workshops with distinguished Belgium Porcelain artist Patty Wouters : Workshop...

June 2025 By Bernard Kerr Dear Members, As the winter months settle in, many of us find ourselves negotiating the quirks of working with...

March 31, 2025 OVERVIEW A volunteer role to assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of the Wedge Exhibition at Old Customs...

Prolonged working with clay inevitably results in pieces that are stamped with our unique personality. Each work takes on a style, even a...

By Louise Rae The American Museum of Ceramic Arts (AMOCA) is an impressive and unique gallery, collections, shop, studio, and artist...

Photos from the event opening The Kusnik prize was awarded to Stewart Scambler Clive Eger won the Kusnik Runner Up prize Highly Commended...

PYRE December 2024 One of the great things about being involved with ceramics is meeting and working with like-minded people. The opening...

PYRE March 2025 President’s Report – Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia (CAAWA) Dear Members of CAAWA, As we step into another...

OBJECTIVES CERAMIC ARTS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA inc. The objects of the Association are: (1) To promote among practitioners and...

By Felicity Bodycoat Photos By Matthew Russell The weather gods were kind with a beautiful sunny afternoon in September as a group of 14...