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Hola everyone! I haven't said hello to the new fo

Hola everyone!
I haven't said hello to the new followers of this account for a little while. So, bienvenidos!!!!

I am Jessica, a chilean born and raised pottery artist living in regional Victoria. When not playing with clay I am in my garden, going for walks or juggling with household chores and a family.

I make functional pieces in colourful and joyful designs. I love making ceramics! I 'd like to think I am leaving a positive mark in the world through the creation of a functional art pieces. Something that deserves a little space in someone's life, because it was created with love and passion. Behind each piece, there is a story of determination and chasing a dream.

I also take this chance to say thank you to all the people that have stop to say hi at markets, having a look at my products, all the compliments, positive feedback and purchases whether at markets or online, this helps me to keep going.

As Christmas approaches, on behalf of all the wonderful makers I have met at markets, I just wanted to encourage you to support locally made. Your purchases help directly to an Aussie family, a small business, many women in biz!!.
A micro business cares about their customers and building relationships. So much care has been taken when sourcing materials and all through the making process. There are so many wonderful products out there made locally and ethically, it is a real and fantastic movement happening, a meaningful one full of love.
Jess.

You can find me @maeka.popup

#locallymadegoods
#smallbatchceramic
#smallbiz #ethicallymade #circulareconomy #christmasgiftinspo #ceramicsofinsta #tableart #functionalart #ceramicdesignermaker #localmakers #maekapopup #northeastvictoria #highcountryvictoria #sustainablemaker #sustainableceramics

Do you love airplants? I do!! In fact I have a f

Do you love airplants? I do!! In fact I have a few. These pretty ceramic hangers are ready to go to their new homes. If, the weather behaves this weekend I'll be taking them to Wodonga Sunday market. Fingers crossed, please do a little pray 😆
UPDATE : sold out

#sundaymarketvictoria
#madebymemarket #ceramicairplantholders #airplant #lovelygifts #indoorplantlovers #shoplocal #smallbatchceramic #smallbiz #localmakers #northeastvictoria #highcountryvictoria #alburywodongasurrounds

Now that I am able to make things for my own home,

Now that I am able to make things for my own home, I do think a salad taste better from a handmade bowl, what do you think? 😊😊😊.

This can't get better, handmade bowl with homegrown lettuce 💚.

Some new pieces will be available this Sunday at made by me market at junction square. Let's hope the weather doesn't ruin the plans again....😕

#handmadebowl #handbuiltceramics #madebyme #sundaymarketvictoria #alburywodongasurrounds #shoplocal #localmakers #smallbatchceramic #tablewares #functionalart #northeastvictoria

I have finally got to deliver some pieces to @vill

I have finally got to deliver some pieces to @villagetradermyrtleford. They should be available now in store.
There is a selection of lovely platters, dishes and my pinch bowls. They are ideal for pressies or for serving lovely foods at Xmas time.

I can now keep making things for my upcoming markets 😉.

#handmadepottery #ceramicplates #carvedplates #sgraffitoceramics #colourfulceramics #ceramicdesignermaker #shoplocal #localmakers #myrtlefordandsurrounds #smallbatchceramic #sustainablemaker #sustainableceramics #smallbiz #womeninbiz #northeastvictoria #highcountryvictoria #functionalart #tablewares #tableart

Sweet little plates are the one of the latest desi

Sweet little plates are the one of the latest designs. Wouldn't they look lovely with little snacks to serve this Christmas!. These are a mix of sgrafitto and mishima technique. I love the contrast on black one the apple green.

Available on Sunday too at the markets 😉.

#leafplates #botanicalpattern #happyvibes #shoplocal #sundaymarketvictoria #smallbatchceramic #almaterrapottery #smallbiz #madeinvic #northeastvictoria #highcountryvictoria #beechworth #localmakers #surfacedesign #uniquechristmasgifts #uniqueceramics ##chrysanthoscolor #northcotepotterysupplies #midfire

How cute are these!, yep these are are sugar cont

How cute are these!, yep these are are sugar containers, but you all surprise me when using my creations at your homes. Spices, salt, herbs, what else would you use them for?.

These pretty containers will be for sale at the market in Beechworth on Sunday!, and of course just a limited number were made.

#sugarbowl #carvedclay #handmadeceramics #designermaker #sgraffitoceramics #functionalceramics #sustainablemaker #sustainableceramics #shoplocal #sundaymarketvictoria #madeinvic #smallbatchceramic #smallbiz #womeninbiz #beechworth #northeastvictoria #highcountryvictoria

It has been a bit busy in my little studio, I am m

It has been a bit busy in my little studio, I am making lots of lovely things that will make great Xmas presents.
I am also on the making of lots of Xmas decorations and they will be available this Sunday at Beechworth Rotary Club Market from 9-1pm.

These particular ones were a commission for a lovely friend who asked me to do the initials of each family member. The magic of handmade 😊.

So where can you find my products? You can check on my stories under the icon "stockist". If you are a keen market shopper, you can check my stories under the icon "markets". Or you can also find goodies in the website.

#christmasdecorating #ceramicdecoration #madebyme #handmadegifts #sgrafitto #shoplocal #localmakers #sundaymarketvictoria #sustainablemaker #smallbatchceramic #smallbiz #womeninbiz

Hola!!! It is all ready to go for the opening of @

Hola!!!
It is all ready to go for the opening of @maeka.popup in Albury today 😊😊.
The store looks fabulous with all the goodies from local makers. If you are from the area, or visiting, you can't miss the chance to see exclusive products you won't find elsewhere.
We are all small producers, small business, passionate people who create and make meaningful products. These are so many lovely goodies for Christmas!!! 😊💚💛

Maeka is at 11 AMP Lane, Albury.

#uniquechristmasgifts
#maekapopup #shoplocal #alburywodongasurrounds #alburycity #northeastvictoria #localmakers #almaterrapottery #australianmadeceramics #handmadeplates #madebyme

A sneak you some gorgeousness was delivered yester

A sneak you some gorgeousness was delivered yesterday to Yackandandah and Beechworth tourism offices. To know that I don't many pieces of each so if you go and visit those towns and you see something so special, grab it before is gone.
A big thank you to the Indigo Shire for supporting local makers and crafters.

I will be also stocking up Maeka pop up shop from the 4th of November until Christmas.
I will also be attending a few market in the lead to the festive season, but I'll be updating that info on my stories.

#yackandandah #beechworth #highcountryvictoria #handbuiltceramics #smallbatchceramic #localmakers #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #uniqueceramics #uniquechristmasgifts #christmasgiftideas #sustainableceramics

Exiting news people!. I'll be showcasing my cerami

Exiting news people!. I'll be showcasing my ceramics at the Christmas pop up shop @maeka.popup in Albury city from the 4th of November until Christmas.

I am so excited about this, and I am super busy making goodies for the festive season.

So if you are in the Vic/NSW border or visiting the area, go and have a look!!, there will be other maker's products waiting to be the perfect Christmas presents. Gifts that are made locally and support circular economy.
Maeka pop up shop is at 11 AMP Lane, Albury.

#maeka #localmakers #localcrafters #alburycity #christmasgiftideas #uniquegifts #uniqueceramics #sustainableceramics #circulareconomy #shoplocal #northeastvictoria #circulareconomy #alburywodongasurrounds

These vases were a commission for a special custom

These vases were a commission for a special customer. They were delivered yesterday and the new owner was pretty excited about the end result. There is something this warm feeling when your creations are appreciated and you know that the pieces you make will be loved and treasured many years to come. It is what handmade is all about.

#handbuiltceramics #vases #whitevase #sustainablemaker #sustainableceramics #love #locallymadegoods #smallbatchceramic #northeastvictoria #handmadegifts #uniqueceramics #handmadeaustralianceramics #almaterrapottery

I am in love with the texture of this bowl, it is

I am in love with the texture of this bowl, it is perfect for small medium salads, in fact I keep one of this size for myself and I am using it every day.
I love the lightness of it, of course I love the textures I made on it and it looks beautiful on the table.
I can't wait to make more, the only down side is that can't fit many of them in the kiln, so their making process it is a bit slow.

I'll be taking this beauty to the market tomorrow, maybe it will have a new home, only one available 😊.

See you tomorrow lovely people, come and say hello, I would love to chat to you, it makes my morning go fast! 😊

#alburywodongasurrounds #wodonga #selfmademarket #saladbowl #whitebowl #carvedbowl #uniquegifts #uniqueceramics #shoplocal #locallymadegoods #northeastvictoria #madeinvic #sustainablemaker #sustainableceramics #keanesmidfire

Do you need a bit of happiness for your Xmas tree?

Do you need a bit of happiness for your Xmas tree?, here there is some colour, there are more coming, just waiting to see the kiln opening today!. They will be ready by Sunday morning markets at Wodonga juction square from 9-1 pm.

And guess what, all the firing work was done by the sun yesterday, I am so happy to offer a product that is a bit kinder to earth. Handmade here in Australia with Aussie products. 💚🌱🌷🌎

Thank you @chrysanthoscolor
For such a beautiful range of underglazes 😊
#sustainableceramics #solarpowered #sustainablemaker #kindtoearth #handmadegifts #handmadebyme #handmadeinvic #handmadeinaustralia🇦🇺 #northeastvictoria #selfmademarket #alburywodongasurrounds #localcrafters #circulareconomy #chrisantos

Yep only 9 weeks until Xmas 😨, can someone tell

Hola a todos !!, this is me Jess, the creator beh

Hola a todos !!, this is me Jess, the creator behind Alma Terra Pottery. Here I am in a deep moment building my ceramics.

I am a Chilean living in Australia in country Victoria and I have been making pottery for about 6 years now. This started as a hobby and it became a little business without even realizing.
I worked in early childhood for 15 years previously. Working with children was a real privilege, and I keep it very close to my heart as I learnt so much from the little people 💚💛💙.

Now, I am in a totally different path of my life, but absolutely loving what life has thrown at me. I think my experience working with children is very connected with what I create, my simple drawings, playing with colour, my connection to nature, looking at things with the simple curious eyes of a child. My own humble childhood also plays a big role in what I create, a mix of so many things that have shaped me as a person.

This week I have been so busy making pieces to stock up three shops, and making some for my website and upcoming markets, I hope I'll get the time to upload a few pieces! I feel like time is really ticking 🕒 🕒 😬

(📷 taken by my son without me even realizing)

#smallbatchceramic #smallbiz #handbuiltceramics #meetthemaker2021 #tablewares #tableart #happyvibes #ceramicprocess #madeinaustralia🇦🇺 #handmadepottery #handmadeinvic #northeastvictoria #

I am making more of these garlic bread plates, the

I am making more of these garlic bread plates, they are right now in the kiln, oh I can't wait to see them tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have nice results 😊. Did you know that not everything we make passes the test?. There are pieces that crack, glazing issues, and dome unexpected and inexplicable sh*t at times 😆.
But when everything comes out nicely, it is a pay off to the hard work.

#garlicplate #whiteplates # carvedclay #clay #botanicalpattern
#handbuiltceramics #handbuiltplates #madebyme #madeinvic #australianartist #australianmadeceramics #myrtlefordandsurrounds #brightandsurrounds

Fancy some tapas dishes?, I love making these, you

Fancy some tapas dishes?, I love making these, you can mix different design making your table look fun and pretty.
These plates are all handcarved with floral and linear patterns using sgrafitto.

I am presenting these pieces for the category "tapas"for the 30platesin30days challenge, this is my favourite category I think because as a Chilean we love our "picoteo" ( our word for tapas) 😊🍷🍸🍲.

@motherpotter

#30platesin30days10tapasplates #tapasdishes #tapasplate #arttable #tablewares #sgraffitoceramics #sgraffitotechnique #esgrafiado #floralpattern #handbuiltceramics #handmadegifts #christmastable #globalsisters

I am presenting this piece for the @30platesin30da

I am presenting this piece for the @30platesin30days Challenge for the category "carve".
@huskmilkpottery

#30platesin30days8carve carve #handbuiltceramics #whitebowl #carvedbowl #carvedclay #tableart #functionalart #functionalceramics #texturedceramics

I don't usually post on weekends, but I am showcas

I don't usually post on weekends, but I am showcasing this big platter for the challenge @30platesin30days. Today many artist are showing their creations with the theme "pattern". Here it goes mine!. By the way this beauty sold in my last update this last Thursday so happy it went to a new home.

@awaysaway

#30platesin30days #30platesin30days7pattern pattern #handbuiltceramics #handbuiltplates #

Quite self explanatory isn't? . This is quote ha

Quite self explanatory isn't? . This is quote have written on my inspiration board as a reminder of being me in my creative practice, at least that is my goal.

My inspiration comes from childhood memories, places, books, children's stories, lots of illustrations, images from the 70's, things that have a meaning to me and I try to communicate through my art. Which by the way, will keep evolving.

I am extremely happy of what I am dedicating my time to these days. I hope it brings smiles to you when you see them on your feed.

Don't forget to be always yourself 😊🌷☀🌼. Happy weekend everyone!!!!.

#creativepractice #myinspo #quoteinspiration #smallbiz #smallbatchceramic #thingsthatmakemesmile #followyourpassion❤️ #colourfultable #colourfulpots #70svibes

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