Wood fired ceramics

Warrandyte Piottery Expo

This is an annual event that I always look forward to. Its a time for me to travel to Melbourne from the mid north coast and connect with friends in the clay world.

Unfortunately this year the Expo was cancelled due to extreme fire danger. Although disappointed it did not dampen my spirits as I was still able to connect with my clay buddies.

Fortunately the organisers of the Expo and Warrandyte Pottery collaborated and were able to hold a mini Expo which was held on 1 March 2025.

I am so grateful that this mini expo was able to proceed which enabled dedicated followers and new customers to come along and be educated about the wood firing process and add to their collections.

I thank you all for your support.

Five Ways

I will be taking part in an exhibition ‘Five Ways’ to be held at The Stables, Meat Market, 2 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne from 27 October - 5 November. This exhibition will be showcasing works by five wood firing potters and their approach to clay.

The works will be available to view and purchase online and after the exhibition will be showing at Neo Ceramics 247 Abbotsford St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 www.neoceramics.com.au

TERRA NOVA EXHIBITION

This year celebrates 70 years of craftsmanship at Sturt Craft Centre which is going to be marked with ongoing celebrations.

Sturt was the first production pottery established in Australia in 1953 by the late Ivan McMeekin.

I was a trainee at Sturt Craft Workshop 1982-1983.

I am honoured to be included in Terra Nova Exhibition and extend a warm welcome to you all. 

If you are in the Southern Highlands during the period 28 May to 16 July please take the time to visit Sturt Gallery to view this special exhibition. 

These square slab plates have been made from a blend of local clays & fired in my anagama for around 120 hrs. Stacked on the hot face but slightly sheltered by large bulbous forms the flame 🔥 had passed over & through them leaving its indeli
How about a little pouring bowl to go on your festive table? This little sweetie is made from a local clay body. Glazed with an ash glaze that I collected from the firebox, washed, sieved, dried then made into a glaze. Available Open Studio 7-8 Dece
These #handmade #woodfired drinking vessels are a perfect fit for extracting your morning shot! ..pick yourself one up at Open Studio 7-8 December or msg me directly #morningcoffee #openstudio #woodfiredceramics #womenwhowoodfire #bespoke #musthave
Come along to my open studio to see what I have been up to. New works, new glazes, freshly fired #woodfired pots #australianceramics #womenwhowoodfire #maker
Open Studio 7-8 December 10-4 pm come view my working space, kilns & works...more details on my website jannkesbyceramics.com or msg me directly . . #handmade #terroir #woodfired #australianceramics #keramic #womenwhowoodfire #woodfiredceramic
A new landscape platter made @nqpotters workshop & fired in @jeanmcmaster tiny train kiln this past week. I'm enjoying the way the feldspathic glaze is reflecting the dry earth which is around the tablelands at the moment . . #handmade #terroir #
Such an incredible honour to have been invited to judge 2024 North Queensland Ceramics Award at Perc Tucker Gallery @townsvillecitygalleries congratulations to @yehceramics for 'Of Motherhood 2023' overall winner @prumorrison for 'A Tribute to a Holy