my ceramics journey
About me
Hi, I’m Julia. I’m 36 and I live in Ōtepoti. I started playing with clay again 3 years ago when I was looking for a non-dangerous and non-time consuming hobby. Ha ha… Now I am absolutely hooked and have decided to make it my full time pursuit.
my story
I joined the Otago Potters Group in 2020 when I was pregnant. I figured playing with clay was going to be a much more realistic hobby than rock climbing with a newborn. It became a bit of an obsession, and I tried to sign up for every wheel class available.
When my son was born I started reading about clay, and I borrowed books on the science of ceramics, particularly about glaze chemistry. Unfortunately baby brain might actually be a thing and I will have to re-read a lot of what I studied during that time.
This year I took the plunge. I signed up for the level 5 diploma in ceramics at Te Pūkenga, and it is the best decision I have ever made. I am studying part time, which theoretically gives me plenty of time to spend with my child as well as to play with clay, learn, and develop as an artist.
New Zealand Clays
Dedication to sourcing materials as close to home as possible.
High Quality
These are the best pieces I have produced, and ones that I am proud of.
locally produced
Made by me, glazed by me, and fired by me. Here in Ōtepoti.
