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Bundaberg Pottery Group Association Inc

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 429 877 086

Address: 95c Walker St 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Last Saturday, we made a fire in the old salt kiln as a low temperature firing, hoping for special effects. Two other small kilns were also used. No results yet as there needs to be time to cool. I will post some other photos of the action as well.

24.01.2022 Another image from Saturday's activities.

23.01.2022 From our low temperature , outdoor firing in the revamped back yard.These are examples of the obvara technique.

22.01.2022 Our production continues with some different pots here.The work of the latest class is here also. Well done to them.

22.01.2022 This invitation is for our next event. Friends and families re invited to our exhibition for 2020. We have been working hard to imagine a way to present a representation of a our solace, confidence, companionship, ....... Come and be amazed. We are of course part of the Arts Trail for 2020. More information to follow in the coming days. The Sunday opening times are 10 to 12.30.

21.01.2022 Look, at the extended shade shelter we have been waiting for. Our rejuvenated back yard has hosted its first low temp. firing as illustrated by the slide show.

20.01.2022 A series of tiles that will be displayed on our poles. This project should show off our skills and make an interesting display.

18.01.2022 You can see that variety reigns here. There are pleasing new works here.

17.01.2022 Wishing all potters a happy Christmas and a happy New Year. Sent from my holiday destination of 1770.

16.01.2022 Spraying glaze requires special precautions but is good for larger pieces. More tiles have been completed and other items are successfully bosques.

16.01.2022 More work showing off our love of clay.

14.01.2022 Welcome to 2021 pottery year. Tomorrow, Saturday, we will hold our first meeting at 8.30 am to begin our year.(we will not open the club house until after the meeting). All members are welcome. We are still producing tiles but are ready to reviews so that we may best direct our efforts. If you are needing clay, please fill in the order book. Our supplies on hand are sparse. Lessons are planned . Following the meeting, I will post the details. We intend to restrict numbers to 10. I have a long waiting list but I will endeavour to help as many as possible. Times for lessons are Saturday 12.30 pm for 5 or 6 weeks. Pay in advance. Full details posted tomorrow. We remind you that membership fees are past due for some. There are no electronic facilities. Cash only, please try to have change. See you tomorrow.

14.01.2022 First objects made by the latest class. Watch this space for progress.

14.01.2022 A small sample of recent work. Look for photos of the tiles which were created at our in house workshop on Saturday.

14.01.2022 This afternoon's class was working on slabs, but it was fun and they made Guinea fowls and one chook. Here they are, nicely tucked up in their coop for the night. Please pardon the elephant who has turned its back. The elephant began life as a pinchpot.

13.01.2022 We are looking forward to hearing about the Wide Bay Potters ' convention. Here are some of the latest bisque firing.

13.01.2022 First classes of 2020 for adult beginners to learn about pottery, are about to begin. There are still places. Lessons are held on Saturday from 12.30pm., on 6th. February and on the Saturday of the following 5 weeks. Clay and tools are provided. Cost is $30 per session, payable in advance. Cost of firings is borne by the participant. Phone or email to secure a place; class limited to 10. Lessons are held at our clubhouse on Walker Street. On 13th February, at 10am. We are holding a special dedication of our new Shade Shelter named for the late Vicki Stuart who passed away on 21st December, 2020. Members and special guests will be attending.

12.01.2022 Just bisqued are the items made by the latest new potters. Watch for the guinea fowl to come. They will be in the next firing. And....Some more freshly bisqued tiles.

12.01.2022 Today members took part in series of low temperature ( just less than 1000 deg), firings, and the slide show reveals the process and some results. Some horse hair additions to the very hot pots is illustrated; and then a raku firing using special glazes, withdrawing the pots at high temperature and quickly placing the pot in a container of flammable paper etc and closing the lid to exclude oxygen. This produces very interesting results as you can see.

11.01.2022 Today, bisque and gloss kilns were opened.

10.01.2022 Yes, success. Thursday to Sunday at the craft centre. Come early as the best bits will likely be snapped up. Notice too, that the other creative areas in the centre will be open. See you there.

09.01.2022 Comments from some of the many visitors to the Gallery during the exhibition which is part of the travelling arts programme. On now. Follow the signs.

09.01.2022 We are very sad to say that one of our loved members has passed away. On 21st of December, one of our life members, Vicki Stuart, passed away . Vicki was an outstanding Potter in all forms of the craft. She was generous in sharing her knowledge and helping newcomers to feel welcome. Her presence will be missed by us all. Vale Vicki.

08.01.2022 Our loved life member, Vicki Stuart, has passed away and her funeral was held on 8th January. Vicki will be much missed. She was skilled in all aspects of our craft and was happy to share her knowledge where needed. Hand building, wheel work and glazing, all these activities she excelled in. Winner of many Show prizes. We will miss her. Vale Vicki. You were our friend.

07.01.2022 Showing Vicki’s shade shelter. Thrown bowls trying out glaze combinations. Pleasing results. More tiles. Must be enough? But, we are still enjoying the process with opportunities to try something new.

06.01.2022 The opening our exhibition "Pets and Pots" was held on Saturday afternoon. We were welcomed to Country by Anita Lee, and our President, Necia. An address was given by Narelle Lewis, long time friend and potter of the club. We were pleased to see our visitors who showed their appreciation of our work. Our display will be open during our regular opening hours on Thursday and Saturday of each week. We will be happy to show you through. Special openings will be on Sunday13th September, and Sunday 27th September. We are part of the Studio Arts Trail.

05.01.2022 More pots. The dog is for inspiration. Watch in the coming weeks.

04.01.2022 Need I say more. These are quite beautiful. Don't forget our Christmas Sale as shown here.

02.01.2022 Our new sign made by various members, now proudly displayed on the verandah of the Gallery. Our exhibition is still current and will be open tomorrow morning 10 to 12.30 and several Thursday and Saturday mornings. The second photo is that of another completed tile.

01.01.2022 Another come 6, still warm from the kiln.