FOSTER A POTTER wishes to advise that the placement between Simon Reece and Raymond Huynh will not continue as originally planned. We thank everyone involved for their contribution and support, and we remain committed to supporting ceramics learning and practice.
FOSTER A POTTER Q&A ZOOM
Please join us on Zoom on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 7–8pm AEST Have a question? Come along and chat with the 3 Directors of FOSTER A POTTER – Jean McMaster, Susie McIntosh and Vicki Grima. Register for this meeting by filling in the Zoom invitation link HERE and below. After registering, you will receive … Continue reading FOSTER A POTTER Q&A ZOOM
FOSTER A POTTER: UPDATE FROM THE STUDIOS & FUNDRAISING
With our 3 FOSTER A POTTER placements now underway for 2026, we want to share how their year is progressing. Chester Nealie and Matt Almera have been busy in south-west WA, mostly in Chester's studio in Augusta. They have been busy with some repairs and maintenance to the anagama kiln, while building up Matt's reading … Continue reading FOSTER A POTTER: UPDATE FROM THE STUDIOS & FUNDRAISING
POTTERS’ RETREAT & WOODFIRING 2026
Friday 3 to Tuesday 7 April 2026 (Easter)Potters' Retreat & Woodfiring with Susie McIntosh, Jean McMaster & Vicki Grima (FOSTER A POTTER Directors)Denbigh, Cobbity, NSW$1280 per personFor experienced potters only; 9 places5 days/4 nights; camping onsite Location: Denbigh, 531 Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty NSW 2570; one of Australia’s oldest working farms (circa 1812).Email fosterapotter@gmail.com to express … Continue reading POTTERS’ RETREAT & WOODFIRING 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
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
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