Canberra Potters

Meet the makers of the Fired Up Ceramic Artist Market

Part 3

Our ceramic artists are busy preparing for Fired Up, creating new work and putting the finishing touches on their collections for this year’s market.

Swipe through to meet seven more artists joining us and explore their distinctive collections of functional ceramics, sculptural works, jewellery, homewares and one of a kind pieces.

Meet the artists, support local makers and find a special ceramic piece to take home.

FIRED UP 2026
Saturday 15 August
3pm to 8pm
Canberra Potters, Watson Arts Centre

Pre book your festival entry tickets to jump the queue, or purchase tickets on the day. Visit the link in our bio for program details and bookings.

Meet the makers of the Fired Up Ceramic Artist Market.

Part Two

Our ceramic artists are busy preparing for Fired Up, creating new work and putting the finishing touches on their collections for this year’s market.

Swipe through to meet seven more artists joining us and explore their distinctive collections of functional ceramics, sculptural works, jewellery, homewares and one of a kind pieces.

Meet the artists, support local makers and find a special ceramic piece to take home.

FIRED UP 2026
Saturday 15 August
3pm to 8pm
Canberra Potters, Watson Arts Centre

Pre book your festival entry tickets to jump the queue, or purchase tickets on the day. Visit the link in our bio for program details and bookings.

Meet the makers of the Fired Up Ceramic Artist Market, Part 1

Our ceramic artists are busy preparing for Fired Up, creating new work and putting the finishing touches on their collections for this year’s market.

Discover the six artists joining us and explore their distinctive collections of functional ceramics, sculptural works, jewellery, homewares and one of a kind pieces.

Meet the artists, support local makers and find a special ceramic piece to take home.

FIRED UP! 2026�
Saturday 15 August�3pm to 8pm�
Canberra Potters, Watson Arts Centre.

Pre book your festival entry tickets to jump the queue, or purchase tickets on the day. Visit our website
https://canberrapotters.com.au/fired-up-2026/

This winter, Canberra Potters comes alive with fire, clay and creativity as Fired Up! 2026 returns for one unforgettable night.

Saturday 15 August
3:00pm–8:00pm
Canberra Potters, Watson Arts Centre

Explore the full program and book now via the link in bio.

Stay tuned as we introduce the artists, reveal demonstrations, showcase market makers and share more of what is coming to Fired Up! 2026.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors

STUDENT | TEACHER SHOWCASE!

Celebrate the creativity, skill and spirit of the Canberra Potters community at our much loved annual exhibition.

Featuring work created over the past 12 months by children, teens, adults, teachers and mentors, the showcase offers a wonderful glimpse into the learning, experimentation and artistic journeys happening across our clay community.

Join us for the Opening Preview on Thursday 30 July, 6–7.30pm, including the presentation of prizes by guest judge, Canberra-based ceramic artist and educator Sue Cant.

Exhibition: 31 July–9 August 2026
Canberra Potters Gallery, Watson Arts Centre
Free entry
Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm
Saturday–Sunday, 10am–2pm

Come along, support our makers and discover what our students and teachers have been creating.

Image by Dr Liisa Naar

Make more than a piece. Craft the set.

Join ceramic artist Lea Durie to explore form, function and repetition as you create a cohesive collection designed for the table.

Starts Thursday 30 July, 6.30–9.30pm in Workshop Two.

https://canberrapotters.com.au/class/craftingtheset_july/

PAUL DAVIS & JACQUELINE CLAYTON

Join us on the last weekend of [Un]common Ground for a unique conversation as internationally recognised ceramic artists Paul Davis and Jacqueline Clayton explore their individual practices, their collaborations, their deep engagement with materials, and their reflections on their first exhibition together.

Against the stunning setting of their exhibition [Un]common Ground, hear how Paul and Jacquie have successfully navigated five decades of ceramic practice across Australia and Japan, participated in national and international exhibitions, maintained independent practices, and collaborated with leading restaurateurs on bespoke tableware.

This special Clay Conversation with exhibiting artists and current Canberra Potters Artists-in-Residence will be facilitated by artist, Japanese Tea Master and Board President Prof. Veronica Taylor.

Free event

Images : Anne Stroud

Step into the studio and experience the joy of working with clay this Term 3.

Slow down, get your hands messy and discover the satisfaction of transforming raw clay into something uniquely yours. Whether you’re trying ceramics for the first time or developing your practice, our classes offer space to learn, create and connect.

Explore Term 3 classes for kids, teens and adults via the link in bio.

Student | Teacher Showcase 2026

From first-time makers to experienced ceramic artists, the Student | Teacher Showcase celebrates the incredible creativity that has emerged from Canberra Potters over the past year.

Featuring work by our kids, teens and adult students alongside their teachers and mentors, this annual exhibition offers a unique snapshot of the learning, experimentation and craftsmanship that make our community so special.

Join us for the Opening Preview on Thursday 30 July, 6–7:30pm, with award presentations by 2026 Guest Judge Sue Gant.

Exhibition: 31 July – 9 August 2026
Canberra Potters Gallery, Watson Arts Centre
Free entry

Clay Conversations: Paul Davis and Jacqueline Clayton

Join us on the last weekend of [Un]common Ground for a unique conversation as internationally recognised ceramic artists Paul Davis and Jacqueline Clayton explore their individual practices, their collaborations, their deep engagement with materials, and their reflections on their first exhibition together.

Against the stunning setting of their exhibition [Un]common Ground, hear how Paul and Jacquie have successfully navigated five decades of ceramic practice across Australia and Japan, participated in national and international exhibitions, maintained independent practices, and collaborated with leading restaurateurs on bespoke tableware.

This special Clay Conversation with exhibiting artists and current Canberra Potters Artists-in-Residence will be facilitated by artist, Japanese Tea Master and Board President Prof. Veronica Taylor.

Clay Conversations
Sat, 18 Jul, 1pm - 2pm
Canberra Potters
Watson Arts Centre
Free Entry- BOOK HERE