The Board of FOSTER A POTTER Ltd is thrilled to announce its three placements for 2026 in which students will undertake a negotiated period of workshop-based training with experienced ceramicists and potters. TWO FOSTER A POTTER AWARDS OF $10,000:Matt Almera (student), Cowaramup WA, working with Chester Nealie (mentor), Augusta WA+Raymond Huynh (student), Sydney NSW, working … Continue reading FOSTER A POTTER WINNERS 2026
NEWS & EVENTS
UPDATE ON OUR FOSTER A POTTER FUNDRAISER
Hello again! We hope you are enjoying this Spring sunshine wherever you are. Since we launched our GOFUNDME in July, we have raised $1750 with 17 generous donations, and we’d love your help to grow this total to $10,000. This would enable us to offer a second placement in 2026. As it stands we only have … Continue reading UPDATE ON OUR FOSTER A POTTER FUNDRAISER
DONATE TO HELP FOSTER A POTTER 2026 PLACEMENTS
Please join FOSTER A POTTER in supporting a ceramics student to work alongside an experienced mentor in their ceramics studio. We have already raised $10,000 for one placement in 2026. Now we are aiming to raise another $10,000 to support a second student to benefit from this valuable, hands-on, learning opportunity. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible as FOSTER … Continue reading DONATE TO HELP FOSTER A POTTER 2026 PLACEMENTS
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2026!
Are you an aspiring studio potter eager to work alongside a skilled mentor? FOSTER A POTTER could be your first step toward making your dreams a reality! Read about FOSTER A POTTER HERE – how it works, how to find a mentor, application requirements for mentors and students and loads more!... then click here for … Continue reading APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2026!
THANK YOU NARUMI II & CERAMIC ARTS QUEENSLAND
We offer huge thanks to Narumi Ii & Ceramic Arts Queensland (CAQ) for their recent donation of $930 to boost The Anne Mossman Grant. In November 2024, Narumi Ii and CAQ organised a demonstration of nerikomi as a tribute to Anne Mossman. Anne was well known for her work in the Japanese nerikomi technique of … Continue reading THANK YOU NARUMI II & CERAMIC ARTS QUEENSLAND
MEET JEAN MCMASTER: FOSTER A POTTER SESSION AT POTTERY EXPO
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 February 2025, 10am – 5pmYarra Riverbank, Yarra Street, Warrandyte VIC Jean McMaster (a FOSTER A POTTER Director) will give a brief slide talk and Q&A session on Saturday 22 February, 10–11am, in the Large Activities Marquee. Find out how to apply for a placement, donate and volunteer. After the session, and … Continue reading MEET JEAN MCMASTER: FOSTER A POTTER SESSION AT POTTERY EXPO
TWO WOOD FIRINGS WITH STEVE WILLIAMS
**SOLD OUT**Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 April, and Sat 3 & Sun 4 May 2025 Fundraiser at Denbigh, 531 Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty NSW 2570$1,180 per person; all meals included.Camping on site; 5 days/3 nights; 8 places only.stevewilliamsceramics.com.au Steve will share his design approach and encourage participants to make pots scaled for the second … Continue reading TWO WOOD FIRINGS WITH STEVE WILLIAMS
DONATIONS TO FOSTER A POTTER ARE NOW TAX-DEDUCTIBLE 😊
FOSTER A POTTER LTD was recently endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). This means that when you make a donation to FOSTER A POTTER (an endorsed charity), you can claim a tax deduction. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Please request a receipt if you intend to claim a tax deduction, by emailing … Continue reading DONATIONS TO FOSTER A POTTER ARE NOW TAX-DEDUCTIBLE 😊
FOSTER A POTTER WINNERS 2025
The Board of FOSTER A POTTER Ltd is thrilled to announce its three inaugural placements for 2025 in which students will undertake a negotiated period of workshop-based training with experienced ceramicists and potters. TWO FOSTER A POTTER AWARDS OF $10,000:Liane Fenwick (student) working with Malcolm Greenwood (mentor); Sydney NSW+Siena Hyland (student), St Andrews, VIC working … Continue reading FOSTER A POTTER WINNERS 2025
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING CONSIDERED
We have exciting news to share. Twelve applications for the 2025 FOSTER A POTTER studio-based placements are currently being considered by an independent selection panel. The successful applicants will be announced in mid-December. Thank you to all applicants and a HUGE thanks to our esteemed selection panel for volunteering their time. Stay tuned for stories … Continue reading APPLICATIONS ARE BEING CONSIDERED
DENBIGH OPEN GARDEN & STUDIOS WEEKEND
FUNDRAISER FOR FOSTER A POTTER Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September, 10am - 4pmDenbigh, 531 Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty NSW 2570 The current custodians, Ian and Susie McIntosh, are opening the garden and outbuildings over two days in Spring 2024 ... and you are invited! Open garden at one of the oldest working farms in Australia … Continue reading DENBIGH OPEN GARDEN & STUDIOS WEEKEND
THE ANNE MOSSMAN GRANT
FOSTER A POTTER is thrilled to announce The Anne Mossman Grant. Anne Mossman, a renowned ceramic artist based in the Gold Coast hinterland, has generously donated $20,000 to FOSTER A POTTER. This contribution will fund an annual $5,000 grant for the next four years.Applicants are encouraged to apply for THE ANNE MOSSMAN GRANT via the … Continue reading THE ANNE MOSSMAN GRANT
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Are you an aspiring studio potter eager to work alongside a skilled mentor? FOSTER A POTTER could be your first step toward making your dreams a reality! Want to learn more? Visit our website at fosterapotter.com.au... or click here for the APPLICATION FORM. Feature image: Lucia Ocejo in the studio of Steve Sheridan, 2023
POTTERS SUPPORTING POTTERS
Making a donation is easy 😀 You can make a ONE-TIME, MONTHLY or YEARLY donation. You can choose the amount you'd like to give.Step 1. Read the T&Cs HERE.Step 2. Click on ONE-TIME, MONTHLY or YEARLY.Step 3. Click on the amount you choose. The DONATE button will then become active.Step 4. Click on the DONATE button.Step … Continue reading POTTERS SUPPORTING POTTERS
ESTEEMED PANEL TO JOIN US ON SAT 4 MAY
FOSTER A POTTER INAUGURAL EVENT, 2PM, AT DENBIGH We are thrilled to introduce our talented and experienced panel:Marian Howell, Jann Kesby, Sandy Lockwood, Meg Patey and Steve Williams. The event kicks off at 2pm with Devonshire tea (and coffee) on arrival. FOPO Directors, Vicki Grima, Susie McIntosh, and Jean McMaster, will present a brief overview … Continue reading ESTEEMED PANEL TO JOIN US ON SAT 4 MAY
INAUGURAL EVENT SAT 4 MAY 2024, 2PM
Vicki Grima, Susie McIntosh and Jean McMaster are excited to welcome you to the launch of FOSTER A POTTER in the hay shed at Denbigh, and to share with you how we plan to fund studio-based training as part of a healthy diversity in educational options in Australian ceramics. FOSTER A POTTER (FOPO) will create … Continue reading INAUGURAL EVENT SAT 4 MAY 2024, 2PM
HELLO AND WELCOME
We are so pleased that you are visiting our website to find out more about FOSTER A POTTER. Please subscribe via the link on our BLOG page to stay up-to date with our news.We'll be back to you soon as we near the launch of this exciting project. Kind regards, Vicki Grima, Susie McIntosh and … Continue reading HELLO AND WELCOME
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