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 site there is...

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 boldly colourful...

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 recalled, “For...