In 2016, feeling disconnected from myself, my family, and my community, I took the opportunity to attend a class – ‘throwing on the wheel’ – at Carlton Arts Centre.

 My previous vocation in nursing and midwifery fostered a profound desire to connect with women and their families at a unique and vulnerable time of their lives.

 A determination to learn ‘pottery’ has meant that I have attended pottery classes in various locations in Victoria and Queensland every year since 2016. My goal is to continue learning and teaching my craft in a way that creates connections for myself and others.

 Having my hands in clay each day is a mindful conscious experience that draws me inwards. As I coax and encourage clay into a useful and workable form, I reflect upon how this piece, will evolve through its various stages. I imagine the person who will use this piece. I hope they find warmth, comfort and connection through touching and holding a unique and beautiful form. That their daily experiences would be elevated and enriched by my ceramic tableware.

 Now living in Ocean Grove Victoria, I spend time in nature wandering the local beaches and riverbanks every day. The colours and textures around me on my wanderings, inform my creations in clay. Landscapes and sunsets have a profound calming effect and I decorate my pieces to reflect these experiences.

 My hope is that others may share these experiences of connection to the natural world and to themselves and each other through interacting with the ceramic forms I love to create.

“My first coffee in my new mug – Its perfect. I love it. Thank you”. (A – Ocean Grove)

“Umm how lucky are we?! We just got a special delivery from Heather @potablepottery! We have these beautiful ceramic coffee cups in 6oz, 8 oz and 12 oz. All handmade in Ocean Grove, in incredible colours. The perfect gift for that coffee drinker in your life>” (VP – Belmont).

“These bowls! So good. They make every meal better.” (R – Torquay)

“We love these bowls Heather. They are in constant rotation. Thank you sooo much.” (RF – Torquay).