Australian Ceramics Open Studio | Sunday 24 November 10am-4pm

Art Est. Art School is delighted to be part of this national event which is an inspiring opportunity for the broader community to step inside the creative spaces of contemporary potters and ceramicists. It’s a chance to experience the wonders of this luscious material and the skilled artisans who develop their unique voice within this ancient practice.

What's On?

• Watch demonstrations by our tutors Tanya Bechara and Carol Hudson
• Make a Christmas Ornament and have it glazed and fired ($5 per piece)
• Bring your dog and make a paw print ornament in clay so you can include your special furchild in your Christmas decorating ($5 per piece)

Exhibition Opening

Join the Artists on Sunday 24 November for a glass of prosecco at the opening of our end of year Student Exhibition in the Gallery from 2-4pm. On show is over 100 artworks including paintings, drawings and ceramics from the students of Art Est across a range of courses. Many artworks are for sale at affordable prices, so you might grab some Christmas gifts or something for yourself.

About the TACA Open Studio Weekend

Unearth your local potter!

On the weekend of Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, around 200 potters and ceramic artists around the country will open their studios to the public for the annual Australian Ceramics Open Studios. The event is hosted by The Australian Ceramics Association and shines a spotlight on the diverse practice of Australian artists working today in clay.
The general public can unleash their inner artist and participate in workshops, see demonstrations, listen to artist talks, and purchase original ceramics from potters located in suburban backyards, inner city co-operatives and rambling rural settings across Australia on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, from 10am – 4pm.

Visit The Australian Ceramics Association website, to see the profiles of participating artists around the country and download maps of your local potters to visit.