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I am teaming up with @lucyjaneceramics ceramics an

I am teaming up with @lucyjaneceramics ceramics and @amylynndukemaker , we all three are having a samples and seconds sale.
We are ceramic artist based in North East Victoria, with very distinctive styles!.

The sale will be taking place at Lucy's studio at 33 Seamers St Purepunkah (entry gate via McCullough St)

I'll be taking some products with small defects and samples of things I have been experimenting with but I didn't pursue the idea.

This is something I believe is the right thing to do and it aligns with my sustainability ethos. There is so much wastage in the ceramic industry, many pieces will not meet the standarts due to small details. Instead, many potter will end up destroying them, and that's OK if they wish not to put in the world something they are not happy with, that is their choice 😊. But, to me there is materials and energy invested coming from earth and that matters.
So, I think if the customers are happy with the small details, why not to sell them at a reduced price and spread the happiness?. It could be the only chance for someone to own a handmade ceramic piece. I just know they will treasure them.

#handmademovement
#handmadeceramic.#sustainableceramics
#sustainablemakers #habdmadeisbest #secondschance #makersofinstagram

Some joyful pieces to make you smile!. I love to c

Some joyful pieces to make you smile!.
I love to create happy designs on my ceramics, they are mostly simple, bold patterns and motifs inspired in botanical illustrations.
I love to create pieces that will bring smiles when used at your homes, so please if you already have any of my creations at your lovely homes, don't hide it in the cupboards!. I made them for you to show them up, I want you to have little moments of happiness. I am more confident at working with colour this year, it is something I have in my heart and it is bursting to come out and show it to the world.
Loves xxx Jess.

#sgrafittoceramics #ceramicart #graphicclay #ceramicartist #clayart #illustratedclay #modernmakers #eclectichome #botanicalinspired #tablewaredesign #contemporaryclay #tablewarestyle #happyceramics #iloveceramics #almaterrapottery #servingware #stylemytable

When you buy handmade ceramics you are choosing :

When you buy handmade ceramics you are choosing :

1. A handmade piece, quirky and unique.

2. A handmade piece that is good for the environment, as the piece is often it is made locally so it doesn't travel thousands of kilometers to get to you.

3. Handmade is supporting the local microeconomy. When you buy a product from me you are directly support a local based artist. And that my friends it is great!

4. Handmade is made to last. Because makers take pride in what they make so we source the best materials.

5. There is a story behind each piece. We all find inspiration in some many things that touch personally, we create something that has meaning.

6. Buying handmade keeps the craft skills and traditions going. Especially these days when skills are being lost due to high tech machines.

7. When you buy handmade it shows that you care. If you buy something handmade, I assure you that loved one will feel extremely loved an special.

8. Handmade is made by real people by real hands!.
🌱☀🌷✋

Is there something else I am missing?
Write your comments below 👇👇👇
And keep supporting handmade. 💚💛💜

#handmadeisbest #handmademovement #handmadeismadewithlove
#handmadeceramics #fortheloveofhandmadeaustralia #sustainablemakers #smallbatchceramics #smallbizau #ceramicsurfacedesigns #ceramicdesignermaker #handmadeissustainable #sustainableceramics #welovehandmade #lookatwhatimade #ceramicahechaamano #keramike #sgraffitoceramics #sgrafittoart

The cutest and happiest serving spoons made with ❤, one of a kind pieces.
They will be the talking point at your table 😉 I bet!.
I'll have these available at the Milawa Hall Market this Saturday 28th of May. So come and say hi!, there will be a bunch of local makers and produce.

As cold months approach I won't be doing many markets, not that I don't like the cold, but I don't like to be standing in the one spot in cold!, I need to be moving 😊.

If you are following this account for a while you know that winter is my favorite time of the year, yes your heard me! 😲. I love winter and the snow, so this girl rather to be skiing on weekends with my family 😄 🎿 ❄ 🍷 💙.

#milawagourmetregion
#northeastvictoria #marketweekend
#madeinvictoria
#handmadespoons #colourfulkitchen
#colourfulceramics #servingspoons
#ceramicart #funceramics #coolceramics #uniquegifts #decorateyourtable #handmadetable #tablewaredesign #boldpatterns #boldcolors #boldandbright #smallbatchceramics #slowmadeceramics #localcrafters

Yesterday I shared a little video on my stories.

Yesterday I shared a little video on my stories. Not sure if you can see it now but I leave you the link here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cc3Dvq2jOey/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

( you can see the original reel as in my stories is cut in the end, and it is the best part!)

I shared it because it feels so appropriate to remind us about our own journey in life. And I received lots of comments from you 😊.
We often see other people's achievements through the lens of social media, it all looks so polished and perfect.
As a result, anxiety is skyrocketing these days, competition, comparison, a rush to accomplish things, the pressure of always being productive, even the pressure to find ourselves has become a race 😕.
But what if we could just listen to our hearts and just follow our own instincts? Would we feel happier? Would we find fulfillment if we just be ourselves, and not to worry about what others are accomplishing?.
I'd love to hear from you 😊😊

#slowmadeGoods
#bekindtoyourself #affirmationsoftheday #purpousefulliving #beyourself #handbuiltceramics #handmademugs #handbuiltceramics #graphicclay #ilustratedclay #retrovibe #70sinspo #slowdesign #slowmovement #smallbatchceramics

I have been working in lots of things lately, but

I have been working in lots of things lately, but mostly "behind the scenes stuff". I have a long list of things that I have been wanting to tackle and I am giving myself that time to get things done, it is hard to be away from clay, but I feel it is totally necessary so I can keep track all the details and shaping my creative business. This is a side that most creative people hate, but I am very fortune to enjoy it, I just need to be in that zone, uninterrupted so I can be efficient.
I have been working in lots of ideas, mainly putting them on paper before they go away!.

Pieces like the ones I am showing you here will be available at the Milawa Hall indoor market this Saturday 28th of May.
As the colder months approach I'll be hibernating I think, so if you are keen to get out and about, come and say hi!, because you probably won't see my nose until August 😆.

#milawa #northeastvictoria
#handmadeceramics #boldpatterns #scandinavianstyle #scandinavianinspiration #surfacedesign #coolceramics #slowdesign #graphicclay #ilustratedclay #modernmakers #contemporaryclay

This is what Autumn looks like here in North East

This is what Autumn looks like here in North East Victoria.
The colder months are approaching and it is time to enjoy hot chocolates, the beautiful colours of my garden, morning walks, play with leaves and mushroom foraging.
There is always something to look forward here, it is why we love it, it is the simple things that make us happy.

#slowliving #ceramicmugs #hotchocolateisthebest #autumnfoods #autumncolours #foragingfood #lovewhereyoulive #northeastvictoria #myrtlefordandsurrounds #highcountryvictoria #slowmadeceramics #blackmug

It is all about that retro vibe here! I have made

It is all about that retro vibe here!
I have made a few of these pieces and it pleases me to see them all together. They make smile every time I produce them.
Inspired in 1950 enamel bowls, I brough to life a classic 😉.

Some of these pieces will be available at the beechworth farmers market this Saturday from 8-12. Just in case you have forgotten about Mother's Day....send hubbys down with the kids or come yourself to choose something to treat yourself 😊.
You are not just buying ceramics, you are buying a unique functional art piece. Made invididually in small batches by human's hands. Never two pieces are the same.
@beechworthfarmersmarket

#Beechworthfarmersmarket #mothersdaypresents #uniquegifts #slowmadeceramics #smallbatchceramics #almaterrapottery #beechworth #highcountryvictoria #smallbiz #retrovibe #ceramicsurfacedesigns #designermaker #retroinspired #happycolours #retrohomewares #catherineholm #catherineholmlotus #vintagehomecrush

New mugs and other goodies just landed at @design

New mugs and other goodies just landed at @designaspace Windsor.

These mugs are made with slabs of clay. They are handpainted and handcarved with a technique called "sgrafitto" which means scratching.They are individually decorated utilizing slips and underglazes.
The ones in the picture are decorated with cobalt blue underglaze, which is a very rich and deep blue.
The big patterns are inspired in Scandinavian mid-century drawings which is a vibe that I love. When I think of drawings I like to utilize big bold patterns, bright colours and a maximalist look. They are fun and unique and yes, a bit quirky 😉.

And most importantly, they will make a great Mother's Day gift!!

#designaspace #handmademugs #sgraffitoceramics #maximalistdecor #midcenturyceramics #boldpatterns #bluemugs #scandinavianstyle #midcenturyhomewares #marimekkoinspired #quirky #madebyhands #madeinaustralia #australianceramics

Well, I feel a bit proud 😊. You may wonder why

Well, I feel a bit proud 😊.
You may wonder why???
I have been learning for quite a while how to slip cast, this is another technique to make pottery. I have always been very interested about it, specially because it allows a bit of a production going on and for me, it will save me time when making pieces so I can focus on surface decoration. That it is in my case.
You know my pottery has lots of surface design which takes a big chunk of time, sometimes I loose track of how much of that of that time goes into each piece.
This will facilitate that step a bit. Plus it also means, the pieces will be always the same size!.😊😊
I posted the process in my stories today, nothing fancy, but it is a lot of fun.
It has taken me over a year to experiment with this, from making my mould, to making my own slip casting. Oh dear I have suffer, but I am getting there!! 😅😉.

#behindthescenes
#studiolife #potterylife #potterystudio #slipcasting #sgraffitoceramics #functionalart #vases #1000vases #budvases #smallbatchcetamics #surfacedesign #handmadevases #handmadebyme #almaterrapottery #challengesareopportunities

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!! Wishing you all a lovel

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!

Wishing you all a lovely and safe time. Enjoy and treasure your time with family and friends.
I'll be at the Goldenhorseshoe Festival in Beechworth this Saturday with the lovely company of these cuties I made.
These hand sculpted Easter Bilbies will be decorating my market setting. I promise I'll make more next year, lots people wanted to buy them in my last market.
I hope the Easter bilby brings lots of chocolates this Sunday!,
Loves, Jess.

#easterdecor #easterbilbies #madebyhands #littlesculpture #cutethings #eastercelabration #easterinaustralia #australiananimals #handbuiltceramics #handmadeceramics #lookatwhatimade #bilbiesnotbunnies #smallbatchceramics #eastermarket2022 #beechworth #highcountryvictoria #northeastvictoria #

Lots of cute milk jugs!, I also use mines for keep

Lots of cute milk jugs!, I also use mines for keeping the vinagerettes for the salads. For that purpose, I add a little spoon so I can add it on my own serve (kids don't like dressings 🙈)

They will be available this weekend at the markets 😊😊.

#milkpourers #colourfulkitchen #colourfulvibes #retroinspired #happykitchen #smallbatchceramics #smalljugs #handbuiltceramics #sgraffitoceramics #happylittlethings #madebyhands #clayjugs #potterylovers #thisiswhatimade #uniqueceramics #weekendmarkets #eastermarket2022 #beechworth #highcountry #northeastvictoria

Hola!!! The last few weeks it has been very busy

Hola!!!
The last few weeks it has been very busy here, I am making lots of new goodies for the upcoming markets.
The weather is fantastic and the trees are starting to showcase all the beautiful Autumn colours. No wonder we have so many visitors in our area, the atmosphere is just joyful 😊😊.

During this holiday I'll be showcasing my work at two major events: this Saturday I'll be at the Goldenhorseshoe Festival market in Beechworth, which is at Queen Victoria Park from 9-3.
And the 23rd of April I'll be attending the Wondiligong Nut Festival. I am super excited!!.
I hope to see many visitors, our area is just stunning at this time of the year.
Where are you off to this holidays??.

#behindthescenes #studiolife #potterylife #makingpottery #autumnfestivals #highcountryvictoria #beechworth #northeastvictoria #goldenhorseshoefestival #wandinutfestival #brightandsurrounds #myrtlefordandsurrounds #handmadebyme #madebyhands #smallbatchcetamics #instaceramics #potterylove #clay

I have been making cups lately 😊, I haven't mad

I have been making cups lately 😊, I haven't made them in a while, I got busy with mugs for some time.

They were very well admired in my last market, I love telling people about my making process. Each of them is unique and made with lots of care. They not always reciprocate that love though 😅. Some times they warp or cracks appear in the handles.
Cups and mugs are pieces that require a lot of care and good timing when making them. They are such an intimate piece, they are something you hold, look close, and drink from it, so I need to get them right.
So many steps to follow just for the one piece, you wouldn't believe it, I am so fearful of skipping a step now, I don't want to loose any!!! 😆.
I also decided to make the billy buttons design from one of my tall vases and make cup and mugs. The cups are sold out, so I am making a few more, fingers crossed they will all come out good 😅.

#billybuttons #handmadecups #sgraffito #madebyhands #australianceramics #madeinaustralia #botanicalinspirations #blackcup #handbuiltceramics #ceramicas #keramik #ceramicsurfacedesigns #ceramicart #functionalart #ceramicahechaamano #highcountryvictoria #brightandsurrounds

Some work in progress, the cutest bud vases on the

Some work in progress, the cutest bud vases on the making.

#budvases #handmadevases #sgraffito #sgraffitoceramics #uniquevases #theperfectvase #madebyhands #madeinaustralia #slowmadeceramics #smallbatchceramics #smallvases #uniquegifts #makingprocess #behindthescenes #studiolife #potterylovers #potterylife

Happy Friday lovely people out there!! Just taki

Happy Friday lovely people out there!!

Just taking my lunch break (how spoilt I am!!). It is a beautiful sunny day so I thought I'll reward myself with this lovely Autum platter, on a cheese board made by myself. The figs are homegrown, the tree is just outside my studio 😜, how lucky!.
The problem is.... Will I get back to work now ....??

I'll be tomorrow Saturday at the farmers market in Beechworth with this cheeseboards and other lovely ceramics I have made just fresh out of the kiln. You may get there early to snatch the unique designs 😉.

#ceramiccheeseboard #autumfoods #autumtreats #itisfriyayagain #handmadebyme #madebyhands #foodiesofinstagram #ceramicsofinsta #studiolife #handbuiltceramics #atreatforapotter #behindthescenes #beechworth #highcountryvictoria #beechworthfarmersmarket #lunchbreaks

Why are handmade ceramics expensive?? I'll tell

Why are handmade ceramics expensive??

I'll tell you why....
Each piece is worth knowledge, time, experience and stress, yes, because there is always a loss in each firing, creations that took hours making and they just didn't survive 😕.

I handbuild each piece and hand decorate each of them and individually, It is not a high production line. I also use materials from other Australian businesses.

There are electricy costs and equipment investment, kiln repairs and maintenance that are very costly.

There are hours of photography sessions and editing to post on social media and website.
Making samples for future products that take a few attempts before bringing them to the world.
Packing orders and sending them to my valued customers, it also takes time.

Administration duties that take my time off making!, legal and business fees just like any other business that need to be covered.
Making glazes, recycling clay and other tasks behind the scenes, I wish it was just make make, make.

Just like any other microbiz , we wear lots of hats, but maybe one day I'll be able to employ a helper. In the meantime it is a solo show, just like many others out there...but, I wouldn't change it for the world!!!! I have never been happier. Having a creative practice has changed me for the good and there is a sense of pride and purpose that fills my heart, I love what I do ♥ 🙏🙏

#handmadeceramics
#handmadebyme #slowmadeGoods #slowmadeceramics #slowmovement #lovewhatyoudo #handbuiltceramics #ceramicas #keramike #sgraffitoceramics #smallbatchceramics #uniqueceramics #ethicallymade #smallbiz #madebyhands #northeastvictoria

Sauce jugs are joining the family. See you at Mil

Sauce jugs are joining the family.

See you at Milawa Hall markets this Saturday! See details in my stories under markets highlight.

#ceramicjugs #handmadejugs #saucejugs #happykitchen #happycolours #uniqueceramics #colourfulthings #colourfulceramics #retrovibe #tableart #handmadeisbest #slowmade #milawa #northeastvictoria #weekendmarkets #imadethis

Some joy for the kitchen 💚💛💜 I'll be at

Some joy for the kitchen 💚💛💜

I'll be at the Milawa Hall market this Saturday 26th from 9-1 pm. These cuties will be available and some colourful other pieces. I love this little spoons, they are ideal for serving dips, jams, sauces or even for decorations. The little leaf at the end, makes me smile 😊.

#northeastvictoria #milawa #milawagourmetregion #spoons #ceramicspoons #imadethis #ceramicsurfacedesigns #instaceramics #claydishes #ceramicbowls #kilnfolk #slowmadeGoods #slowmadeceramics #colourfulvibes #myretrokitchen #myretrohome #colouryourtable #functionalart

Who does not have A MUG for every day use because

Who does not have A MUG for every day use because every day is a special one?. Everyone should have a special mug, the one no-one is allowed to touch, only you! 😁😁

These mugs are handbuilt (no wheel involved), I love handbuilding ceramics, I have a deep connection with the technique that takes me back to my childhood. I mentioned I previous posts that I grew up with "maker parents". Mum was a dressmaker and dad a leather goods maker. They we fantastic at thier crafts, (worthy of working for Louis Vuitton and Channel!!😄). There was all these patterns laying on tables, cutting and sewing was what I saw from an early age, at some point I also helped them too.

So cutting slabs of clay and stitching them together it comes so natural to me, it feels like I have always done it, except for the frustrations behind ceramic making of course, because it is not a straight forward craft and sometimes it can be very unpredictable 😕. But I have become more resilient when things so come out the way I want it.

These cups are available at @designaspace Windsor. Maybe a few gone by now, if you fancy one, you better hurry up! ☝😉.

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