Hi I'm Mell an Australian Ceramicist located in the Hunter Valley NSW. I first fell in love with Ceramics while studying for my Fine Arts Degree at National Art School in Sydney. I loved it so much I extended my studies for an extra year graduation with Honours in 2013 with High Distinction in slip casting. In 2018 I started my small business Hidden Button Workshops with the idea to run clay workshops. During this time until now I have been selling my work to local markets and running social macrame and clay workshops to the public. I'm also married to Phil, have two beautiful girls and I'm a bit of a gym junky. In 2022 we relocated from our Coastal home to our now half an acer farm house in the Hunter Valley to begin my dream of having my own studio where I can create, inspire and teach ceramics to others.
Just went for a bike ride, it’s only 90 degrees here. We are praying for rain. Ha! You got me inspired to clean my studio. Thank you! Enjoy your new class. I’m looking forward to see how they do. Great idea with the visuals. Have a wonderful week🤗💕
Ooo thank you! Just on time 🎉. I can’t say that making/attaching the handle is my favourite part of pottery 😅, but I’m going to try your methods, thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻💪💪
Hey Mel, I like the name of your pottery. It’s lovely to get to know you. I’m a potter in peachtree corners Georgia, USA. You are international now! I’m very excited for your new studio. It’s incredible! My husband and I just looked at some metal buildings for our studio. I’m currently teaching out of the dining room and garage. Looking forward to seeing the evolution of your space. I use to live in Tasmania when I was a kid. That was 52 years ago, I have very fond memories of Australia. I really just wanted to say It’s a pleasure watching you, your very natural in front of the camera and I Appreciate all you are sharing, the music is great too! Wishing you all the best!
Awww. Thanks so much. I never know who's going to watch my videos or who even cares, but I just want to share to other the love I have for Ceramics and also that if you have a dream just have a go at it. Thank you so much for your encouraging words and for your support. Mell x
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I’m so exited to follow you on creating the studio! And inspiring too! I need to reorganise mine, it’s a mess lol too much stuff too little space 🤪. I’m looking forward to see the whole process 😍
Thats what I call potter’s elbow 😂. How many times happened to me, after community studio I stopped by in a grocery store, and I noticed I’m covered in clay like a dirty person 🙈. What can we do? Potters life)). I loved to see the cups from March challenge finished and beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’ve been making pottery for almost 30 years and I can’t believe I’ve never seen this way of casting. I can’t thank you enough this is going to be awesome!!!
Thank you. I found this technique while studying at Uni, and I know of only one other artist who does it. It is very unique but also very time-consuming 😊
It all depends on what porcelain dry weight it is. There are different ways to make slip. But I do follow the mixing guide lines from Keane Ceramics website keaneceramics.com.au/products/keane-clay-ime-3-slip-powder-25kg Hope this helps. Unfortunately, making your own slip takes a bit of practice. Let me know if you have any other questions. X
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Hi dear friend, Your channel is a wonderful collection of art, your creativity has created a very beautiful and valuable collection, I congratulate you on your skill and ability. Dear friend. I love the cozy and relaxing atmosphere of your great videos, I support your channel, your pottery work is unique dear Be successful and victorious, God willing, my dear colleague
