This one is for the fabulous women who have been your guides, nurturers, and sources of love , joy and laughter throughout your life. Whether they’re mothers, aunties, grandmothers, godmothers or other influential matriarchs…

I first met Jo from A Little Light candles when I was a little fledgling potter ( I am now a midsized fledgling potter ) and I listened to her give a talk at a Sustainability Trade evening. She was humble and considered with sharing all the sustainable choices she was making in her business decisions…

April Fool’s Day is a funny old tradition. The history pages tell us that we don’t really know where it comes from…and it almost feels like a lifetime ago since it was so funny. Why is it funny? It always makes me think of my Dad, who passed away 18 years ago now. That feels like it can’t be right..but it is…

Here is a little synoposis of what goes into making your ceramics. There are few reasons why it takes a good four weeks to produce what is being made. Firstly, drying times vary greatly according to the time of year. Clay can be a fickle beast and care must be taken for the clay to dry in a calm and timely matter otherwise your hard work will be for nothing with a cracked surface from drying too quickly.

A moment crossed my path in the last week to contribute to a fundraiser for cancer treatment. It was an easy decision as I had just made up two cake-stands and thought that it one could go to a new home for such a good cause, then why wouldn’t I help out. What’s the point of making pieces that go out into the world, that create their own legacy which a good cake stand does, as it becomes an integral part of celebrations and shared communal events….if I can’t choose ‘how’ it goes out! Anyhoo, it raised a nice little booty for the tally, the customer was so thrilled to be the lucky bidder, and it was an all round good vibes situation.

When working out a name for this new vessel, I found some beautiful serendipitous moments that connected my life to my practise as one.

By Frank Weil, Chairman of The Intersector Project, https://intersector.com/

What can a watering hole teach us about the intersector — the notional space where government, business, and non-profit sectors share expertise, resources, and authority to address problems that cannot be solved by one sector alone?

In a way, the intersector is a watering hole.

These beautiful red grapes are finally ripened. We were gifted this vine, as a small stalk by a kind Italian neighbour who thought us ‘skippy’s’ could do with some fruit in our family backyard. His father brought it out on the ship when he first migrated during the 60’s. Whilst our neighbour has now passed on, his thoughtfulness is remembered each time we marvel at its abundance. It is his legacy for us. It’s leaves keep us cool and sheltered, and it’s changing with the seasons, keeps us conscious and connected to nature. Seen here with my large Dusk Bowl.

My greatest appreciation for all those that came to visit my inaugural Open day weekend. First time opening up my studio space that was spruced up and the cleanest it has been in years, and propelled us to work hard over the year to create a garden space that is inspiring and peaceful to be in. Good to have a goal! Your comments were heartfelt and welcome. My husband worked very hard to help me create the experience and I owe him an enormous thank-you! I also owe my friends, Justine, Isa and Jo who all contributed their time and generous spirits to make it a happy and seamless event. We had a super hot day of 36 degrees around midday, so needed copious amounts of icypoles on arrival and cool drinks to keep people happy. We then had rain the next morning that cooled the space down, and had a constant stream of visitors following the Potters of North Artist trail, as well as those familiar with Unearthed.

So humble and pleased that people loved my wares…we can’t do it alone! My husband worked very hard to help me create the experience and I owe him an enormous thank-you! I also owe my friends, Justine, Isa and Jo who all contributed their time and generous spirits to make it a happy and seamless event. We had a super hot day of 36 degrees around midday, so needed copious amounts of icypoles on arrival and cool drinks to keep people happy. We then had rain the next morning that cooled the space down, and had a constant stream of visitors following the Potters of North Artist trail, as well as those familiar with Unearthed.

So humble and pleased that people loved my wares…we can’t do it alone!

Super pleased to let you know that I will be participating in The Australian Ceramics Association Open Studio weekend. This is the first time that I will be a part of it and I am working hard to create lots of ceramic pieces that will bring you joy! The garden will be in full swing, the studio workspace set up so you can see where the ceramics are thrown on the wheel and fired, and I’m thinking that at the moment I might see if I can do a nice hot drink and nibblies on arrival…because, why not! That could also be a nice little donation opportunity for send the funds elsewhere…and I am located just down the road from the iconic Preston Market so it would be almost be un-Australian if I wasn’t offering something yummy from there.

NOVEMBER 23/24 10-4pm each day! Bring a friend, and wrap up your Christmas presents early this year!!!

It's now been 10 years since I started my wheel throwing classes and well, I kind of can't quite believe it. I listened to a lecture on productivity today and it asked me to rethink the boundaries of this idea...to rejig the social norms of 'always doing more= success'. It was focussed on working efficiently and taking valuable time to stop and pause and reflect on what has been achieved so far. So here I am. I chose the image above as it was from my most recent product shoot. It captures several things...a vintage bottle from a Berlin flea market that took some concerted effort to carry home and it reminds me of how I value ceramics. The candles are made locally by a business buddy who is always supporting my design choices, the artichoke reminds me of my first really creative photoshoot I did during covid that propelled me forward. Lastly the Boulder vessel. I chose this because I feel very proud of having made that piece of art from my mind, body and soul! It came from having free ideas in my studio and reminds me that anything is possible, and tomorrow is a new day.

The Unearthed Cadence wall hanging is a unique artwork using pattern and repetition of crafted textiles pressed into the clay medallions so as to marry craft and ceramics into the same sentence. It is mounted on native hardwood from Fairwood Ceres - a social enterprise that exits to change the way we think and connect with our local timber supply.

This wallhanging is glazed in a superb combination of subtle tonal Unearthed glazes. It is ideal for your outdoor space bringing Australian created art into your environment. Also lovely on a balcony as well inside!

Size is 65cm x 150cm

The Winter Solstice Market is local, loved and heartwarming at this time of the year. Come down for a real community event with all sorts of treats for the soul! Weaving workshops, live music, delicious lebanese food, silversmithing, renewed clothing and oodles more. Warm the hearth with some handmade ceramics!!! Organised by the Thornbury Apothecary

Salvation Community Hall, 710 High Street, Thornbury 10-3pm

Biz for Kids Auction raises $24000

‘What does it mean that the world is so beautiful?
And what should we do about it?
What is the gift I bring to the world?
And what is the life I should live? ‘Mary Oliver, poet.

Recently I got the opportunity to contribute this wallhanging to the Biz for Kids Auction that was organised by Fiona from @mydailybusiness_ and Kylie from @ofkin who collaborated to raise money for humanitarian organisations caring for children and their families in communities impacted by violence and oppression - both in Australia and abroad.

There were more than 100 listings for categories like brand & marketing, legal, lifestyle,books & course, wellbeing, finance and the extensive list goes on. The handmade wallhanging is now off to live in country Victoria…and I had a stroke of luck with the winning bid on some business books by Rebecca Ray , and was so happy to be able to give a little.

Unearthed Flora Wallhangings - Dark Earth glazes

My latest combination of earthy glazes that have worked together a treat. These hangings are textured with handcrafted textiles and local eucalyptus gum for a uniquely Australian art piece. They are around 60cm long and will bring you years of joy! I’ve included some of my newest glaze - luxe bronze to add a little goregous depth to the colourways

You will find more details here -

These unique incense burners are created to be a special part of your quiet times in the day. Here is how they came to be.

This abalone shell is molded from one found on a beach at Mallacoota, before the unprecedented fires of 2020. Our family had gathered for a milestone birthday, it was still a time of freedom. It was impossible to conceive the devastation that lay ahead. At least it was for me.

On the day after the party, a day before the fire we prepared the home. looked after the children and went to the beach. The heart was stifling but still welcome. As we walked down the familiar track, I was surprised when a notoriously shy lyre bird ran across in front of me. My friend and I looked at each-other speechless.

We all know what happened down the East coast at that changing of the decade. Millions of fauna perished, mile after mile of flora burnt to the ground. Homes lost. Communities left, stripped bare.

This simple, beautiful abalone shell reminds us of the enduring beauty of nature - resilient, boundless and true. Through ceramics, one of the oldest traditional craft practises known to humanity, we can burn some incense in it’s gentle form and ponder on the wonders of our world and how we can care for it…

More detail for purchase here

We all have a role to play with making decisions that are environmentally sound. I have my kiln completely run by rooftop solar panels and wind energy for the extra. I use minimal water in my studio and recycle both the water and clays I use. I make goods that last. I also financially contribute to Greenpeace on a monthly basis and enjoy getting regular updates of their progress.

Another choice I make is to pay to have my soft plastics taken away on a commercial level as the clay bags really do stack up. Recyclesmart are an excellent recycling service that collect from your front door. They are innovative and inspiring - here is an example of an iniative they have running for the month of March -

These ceramic wallhangings are a stylised vision of the five phases of the moon. Made for those that like to garden by the moon. They are made with a variety of glazes and have a playful surface texture - from using heirloom textiles to Unearthed signature dimple carving. Perfect inside and out.

I recently posted an image of my recently renovated kitchen with an image of my feature shelf full of ceramics. Turns out that I am not alone in conceptualising my feature shelf first THEN the rest of the kitchen to go around it. I thought I might just include some details of a few of the excellent craftspeople we had work on the renovation

The journey of making a set of 8 Terra Firma plates

1. 13kg of clay required - a mixture of mid fired clays and wedged a total of 320 times.
2.Clay thrown on the potters wheel - the best method for a most durable plate.
3.Left to dry for two days.
4.Once leather hard, trimmed and shaped and then burnished with a sea stone to settle the iron oxide particles. Left to dry completely over two days. Trimmings all recycled.
5.Loaded into kiln and fired to 1000 degrees over 12 hours then left to cool over 12 hours.
6.Washed and sanded a little then glazed with Unearthed Ash, crackle and Oatmeal glazes - studio recipes made in house.
7.Fired to 1200 degrees over 8 hours and left to cool over 12 hours.
8.Sanded and washed and ready for a new home.

In Mid December I had the pleasure of visiting Good Clay Sunshine in Kreuzberg, Berlin. I was in Germany to visit my daughter and couldn’t help but squeeze in a little clay love whilst there. You always have to make hay while the sun shines. Vanessa and Ariane whose studio it is, were super welcoming especially as they were just about to shut up shop to go enjoy Christmas with their families. I thought nothing of messaging them from one side of the globe to the other to ask if I could visit whilst in the area, and they reciprocated this slight craziness with warmth and laughter. We talked all things clay as tends to happen when potters get together and enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea. Doesn’t matter where you are in the world, it seems that that comman thread of clay love is an equaliser amongest potters!