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Bellarine Arts Trail Nov 2&3, 2024 At The Hive Gallery, Ocean Grove.
Australian Ceramics Open Studio Nov 23&24,
Geelong Ceramics Market Dec 7&8

A few amazing pics from Sculpture by the Sea in Sy

A few amazing pics from Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney on the coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee Beach. Amazing!!

“Reality is for people who can’t cope with art”.

@sculpturebythesea

Totally in love with these new ‘Dark’ pieces f

Totally in love with these new ‘Dark’ pieces fresh out of the kiln.
Introducing ‘Snowgum Dark’. So much texture and colour.
I have just dropped them off to @thehiveoceangrove in time for the Bellarine Arts Trail this weekend: Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm.

I also have some new ‘Snowgum Light’ pieces, but you’ll have to pop in to see those.

Pop in early if you want first pick of this new work.

Oh and if you are passing a cafe that makes leafy chai in your arts trail travels, I readily accept chai offerings. 😂😂

#bellarineartstrail #snowgumdark

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Saturday feels; making a start on some new planter

Saturday feels; making a start on some new planters for Cloudehill Nursery, for delivery in late November for Christmas shopping.
I now have a table full of small, medium, large planters and I finished with an extra large, (just because) with Jasper for company on a lazy sun filled Saturday afternoon. Was also a distraction while I watch the kiln cool down. @cloudehill.gardens @cloudehill @thediggersclub

#cloudehill #cloudehillgardens #diggersclub #planters #plants #livinggreen #handmade #clay #ceramics #ceramic

You can now buy pottery supplies on the Surf Coast

You can now buy pottery supplies on the Surf Coast: saves me heaps of time and Melb trips to the far east. Super excited to pick up clay supplies today from Prue. And thanks Prue for showing me around today, awesome space. @australianpotterysupplies
5 Boneyards Avenue, Torquay.

I love a good ‘unpacking’ video. Lots of new

I love a good ‘unpacking’ video. Lots of new work for @barwonheadsartscouncil arts trail weekend Nov 2 and 3 @thehiveoceangrove
Grab your map and start planning your studios visits.

Busy Saturday starting with a kiln unpack and then a Saturday morning wheel throwing class and open studio session.

#bat #bellarinepeninsula #bellarineartstrail #hivegallery #commissions #clay #openstudio #nework #bespoke #buylocal

Posted @withregram • @oldforgecreations Hopefull

Posted @withregram • @oldforgecreations Hopefully this is useful if, like me, you spent a lot of time as a beginner wondering why suppliers seem to apply these terms semi-randomly. The short answer is that there’s a huge amount of overlap between the different ‘types’ of clay and infinite possible variation in clay body recipes, so the terms can mean different things to different people.

You might even disagree with the distinctions I made here, but this was the answer that made the most sense to me.

🌍 Earthenware isn’t attempting to be vitrified.

🪨 Stoneware is aiming to be vitrified but without much limit on fired appearance.

🐻‍❄️ Porcelain is aiming to be as glassy as possible while still being workable.

When viewed that way, it’s easier to understand what a supplier/manufacturer means when they apply a term to a clay. A cone 6 porcelain will likely have sacrificed some of its working properties for its fired properties, whereas a cone 6 stoneware will likely have better working properties and a less white/translucent fired result.

#pottery #clay #ceramic #ceramics #handmade #handmadeuk #handmadepottery #cones #glaze #potterytool #potteryhack #potteryguide #potterytips #howto #oldforgecreations

A glimpse of the Aurora Australis on Friday night

A glimpse of the Aurora Australis on Friday night at Bells Beach; lots of oohhhs and arghhs. Was so excited to see it for the first time.

Spending a Saturday glazing some new gum tree work

Spending a Saturday glazing some new gum tree work for BAT: Bellarine Arts Trail: waiting impatiently for the kiln down. (I am not blessed with kiln cool down patience. 😅) @barwonheadsartscouncil

November 2nd and 3rd. I will be hanging around demonstrating @thehiveoceangrove drop by and say hello and get a start on your bespoke Christmas gift buying at BAT.
Buy art, buy local, support local artists.
See you on the Cup weekend.

#ceramics #ceramic #clay #bat #bellarinyartstrail #exhibition #artstrail #kunst #thehivegallery #

Road tripping today: first stop Cloudehill Gardens

Road tripping today: first stop Cloudehill Gardens in the Dandenongs to check on my display of planters in the diggers shop and cafe stop.
Then onto Walkers ceramics to pick up a few things: Jasper loves the treats there.
And then cross country to Gippsland for the Lind weekend: bit of R&R.
Before term 4 classes starts next week. Spots still available. Check out the website.

Posted @withregram • @walkerceramicsaust Today’s Doggo of The Day - ‘Jasper’. One of our wigglier visitors, the lovely Jasper popped in with @karensteenbergen_ceramics for his Schmackos. He was SO cute. Check out his tail in the photo - its a blur - it just never stopped wagging! 💙

#potteryshop #potterymaking #ceramics #pottery #potterystudio #potterylove #potteryart #potterywheels #australianceramics #studioequipment #clay #glazes #melbourneceramics #doggovisitor #doggooftheday
#pottersinaustralia #handmadeceramics
#potterstools #ceramicsupplies #kilns #walkerswoofers
#ceramicsinaustralia #australianpottery
#australianhobbyceramics #handbuiltceramics
#dogsofinstagram

Pottery Classes for Term 4 have just dropped on th

Pottery Classes for Term 4 have just dropped on the website karensteenbergen.au karst ceramics studio Torquay.

Friday morning 3 weeks handbuilding or wheel throwing starting October 4th, weeks break then Oct 18th and Oct 25th.

Friday morning 3 weeks handbuilding or wheel throwing starting November 15, 22, 29th.

Saturday morning 6 weeks Wheel throwing starting October 12, 19, 26, cup weekend break Nov 9, 16, weeks break for drying and firing Nov 29.

Open studio access: Thursday PM, Friday AM, Saturday AM.

Check website for details and investment.

Karst ceramics
Info@karensteenbergen.au
0417 539343.

You had fun during your first pottery beginners co

You had fun during your first pottery beginners course, and you are looking for a studio to practice at your own pace? I listened and have opened my studio doors for you and I’m letting in the spring sun!! Everyone welcome!!

NEW Pottery Open Studio Access by the hour and Term 4 Beginners courses in Torquay (various lengths and days) have just dropped on my website.

For more information and bookings check out www.Karensteenbergen.au or phone 0417 539343 for more information.

Welcome to spring creativity….. oh those beautiful wattles are out…

#term4pottery #openstudioaccess #openstudioaccess #comesndseeourfriendlystudio #newbysverywelcome

Big thanks to @jarvisjarvishome for using some of

Big thanks to @jarvisjarvishome for using some of my pieces in the interior design photo shoot.
I spy one of my large bespoke Snowgum pieces, available from Jarvis Jarvis Home, 3 Cliff St, Torquay.

Not many of this series left so head down to the beautiful Jarvis Jarvis Home to add some ‘hygge’ (cosy and warm), to your home, before they all disappear.

I am in the process of making a new series in time for Christmas. Too soon to mention Christmas?

Posted @withregram • @ashlee_leijer_architects Delighted to share our recently completed Spring house in Torquay. Reusing and modifying homes when we can is so important to us as it is a more sustainable way forward.

Our clients came to us needing some additional spaces within their home. We were able to alter part of the existing floor plan and required only a minimal extension.

Thank you to our beautiful clients for trusting us with your home and to the wonderful @surfcoast.building.projects team for your attention to detail.

Thank you Bec @leyer_td for your help and creativity with the styling on the day.

Photography @tesskellyphotography
Build @surfcoast.building.projects
Joinery @surfcoastjoinery
Furniture @friday.crafted @blacksaltco @jarvisjarvishome

A bit of wheel throwing demonstrating to finish of

A bit of wheel throwing demonstrating to finish off the 2024 Surf Coast Arts Trail.

What an amazing weekend; thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat and to share your arts weekend stories. And thanks to those who took a piece of art home.
If you wish to view my gallery shop post arts trail, give me a call and I can open it up again by appointment. Christmas is not far away. 🎄(never too early for the super organised).

Goodnight Surf Coast Arts Trail 2024: til we meet again in 2025.
@surfcoastartmatters
#ceramics #ceramic #clay #art #kunst #surfcoastartstrail

Posted @withregram • @artclubwithmiss.h So inspi

Posted @withregram • @artclubwithmiss.h So inspired by the wonderful work of the grade 4-6s on their Active Travel Artworks. Collage paper backgrounds, gelliprinted active travel modes 🛴 🚲 🚶‍♀️ and photograph portraits coloured with Posca pens. Cannot wait to see these up at our school. Have loved doing this project together @karensteenbergen_ceramics ❤️ Imogen

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I have loved working on this project and looking forward to transferring some of these artworks to colour printed mesh that will be installed in the school for everyone to see. 🚶🥾🚲🐎🏃👟🛴🛼 Karen 😀❤️

@surfcoastartmatters Surf Coast Arts Trail 2024.

@surfcoastartmatters

Surf Coast Arts Trail 2024.

As here is the full video full of clay goodness.

#ceramics #ceramic #clay #surfcoastartist #surfcoastartstrail #openstudio

I have just found a moment to post this little vid

I have just found a moment to post this little vid and pics I took this morning.

You still have a couple of hours to pop into my open studio as part of the Surf Coast Arts Trail 2024 @surfcoastartmatters No 41 on the arts trail map. 16 Wilson St, Torquay.
If you have already had your fill of art for today, I will be open again tomorrow from 10-4pm. 😀 see you then.

Lots of new work on display and lots of seconds and samples and old stock bargains to be had.

#ceramics #ceramic #openstudio

And I spy one of mine as well, the middle height p

And I spy one of mine as well, the middle height piece at the back of this pic, with the lid. There are not many left at @geelonggallerystore so dash in and grab yourself a bespoke bifunctional container/vase.

I will have some new bifunctional pieces ready for the Surf Coast Arts Trail next weekend: each an individual piece of art for your table, inspired by our beautiful Australian landscapes.

Posted @withregram • @geelonggallerystore We love stocking skilled local makers like Rylie from Pour and Plate @pourandplate.⁠
Each piece is carefully created in her home studio in Geelong using only Australian stoneware clay and food-safe glazes. ⁠
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Shop in-store now! ⁠

#karstceramics #ceramics #ceramic #art #kunst

It’s been quiet in the studio the last few weeks

It’s been quiet in the studio the last few weeks while I try to fight off a persistent winter lurgy: but on the up side, it’s given me heaps of time to finish this dishy cardy, that I have been slowly yarning away on over the last couple of years. Loving the colour.
Pretty pleased with the result: last step, choose some groovy buttons. I am thinking of either wooden buttons or some colourful buttons: will see what I can find.

Apologies to workshop participants who attended the vase workshop @thehiveoceangrove at the end of June.
Your pieces are now dry and ready for the kiln. As soon as I get my energy back, I will pop them in the kiln, get them all fired up and glazed.

Fingers crossed I will be jumping with energy for the Surf Coast Arts Trail on next weekend. August 3rd and 4th. Hope to see you all there for a medicinal mulled wine. 🍷🍷

#surfcoastartstrail2024 #workshop #exhibition #ceramics #ceramic #karstceramics #supportlocal

Only 2 weeks to go! 🏡🏡 I will be throwing op

Only 2 weeks to go! 🏡🏡
I will be throwing open my doors to the Studio and Gallery for the Surf Coast Arts Trail.

And discounting some older series of works, and lots of samples and seconds, massively reduced, get in early for first picks. Clearing my shelves making way for new work.

And stop by to check out the studio, I will be getting creative in there over the weekend.

Number 41 on the map surfcoastartmatters

kARsT Ceramics: 16 Wilson St, Torquay: look out for the bright flags.

We will have the heaters on, it will be nice and cosy warm in the studio. Might try making some mulled wine too. Anyone have a recipe?

Can’t wait to see you on August 3 and 4 from 10-4pm both days.

#openstudio #surfcoastartstrail24 #samplesandsecondssale #workshops #supportlocalartists

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Karen Steenbergen Ceramics
16 Wilson Street
Torquay 3228
Victoria

info@karensteenbergen.au

+61 417 53 93 43

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