FAQS

How can I purchase your work?

I show and sell my work at Art Gallery on Avalon Beach (Sydney, Australia) and privately, either in-person or via a virtual studio visit. If you email me, I will get right back with details on currently available work.

 

How much do your pieces cost?

All of my work is quoted in Australian dollars, and prices range ranges from Au$395 for smaller pieces (approx 12cm(h) x 8cm(w)) up to Au$2,000 for larger and more intricate work (30cm x 30cm) with a lot of price points in between.

 

How do you take payment?

Invoices are payable online via credit card. I Australia also take bank transfers, payID and cash.

 

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, I ship worldwide*, but international shipping can be pricey. That said, please remember the US$ is much stronger than the AU$, so it might be less than it first appears.

For international orders I will quote you freight costs prior to purchase.

*Unfortunately I cannot ship the Holding Light works at all – they are too fragile. I have, however, successfully taken work overseas and interstate in hand luggage, as have my customers. I am happy to discuss with you when you visit in person.

 

Do you take commissions?

Yes. Please call me to discuss. Lead times on commissions typically require a two- to three-month lead time, sometimes longer, depending on complexity and other commitments.

 

How do l arrange a studio visit?

Just use my contact form so we can arrange a mutually convenient time. I love meeting and getting to know potential clients — both virtually and in-person.

 

Where is your studio located?

My studio is located in South Coogee, Sydney, NSW, Australia. It’s a short Uber ride from downtown Sydney, or consider taking a bus to gorgeous Coogee Beach and Uber from there. It’s a 5-minute Uber or 25minute walk mostly along the ocean boardwalk from Coogee Beach, but beware of the hill at the end!

 

Are your pieces functional?

Some are, some aren’t. You'll have to ask me about individual works.

 

How big are your pieces? 

It varies. If you click on any of the works in my online gallery, details of size and price will come up, unless they have sold.

 

Do you sell “seconds”? 

Yes. I hold an annual open studio event, where I sell both new works and a range of heavily discounted (25% to 50%) “seconds” and test pieces. Please sign up to my mailing list for information on my open studio.

 

Do you teach?

I currently teach ceramics at Waverley Woollahra Art School in Bondi, please go to the school's website for bookings. I also occasionally run workshops. Please contact me to discuss.   

 

Do you make porcelain lighting?

Yes. Please contact me to discuss.

 

How long does it take you to make a piece?

I like complexity and meticulous processes, so my work tends to take many hours, often days, to make. Nerikomi in particular is very time consuming – it takes me a few days to colour my clay and create the designs, and that is before I start the tricky part of slicing and piecing the clay together to form vessels. Then there’s the meticulous clean-up of surfaces, slow drying and firing.

 

What type of clay do you use?

I use a combination of Australian and imported Cone 6 (1200-1220°C) porcelains.