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Canberra Potters' Society Inc.
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Watson Arts Centre, 1 Aspinall Street, Watson, ACT 2602 (PO Box 7021, Watson, ACT 2602) Ph: (02) 6241 7800 Fax/Shop/Arts Centre: (02) 6241 1670 classes@canberrapotters.com.au ABN 65 491 135 689 |
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Wheels in the members-only 24hr workshop purchased with the assistance of
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About Us... The Society was established in Canberra in 1975. Its objectives are to promote excellence and innovation in ceramics, foster appreciation of handcrafted ceramics in the broader community and encourage the professional development of its members. It is a non-profit community group run by a committee of volunteers and a part-time administrator. The Society's premises are located in the Watson Arts Centre at 1 Aspinall Street, Watson, only 5kms from the CBD. The Centre is an ACT Government facility managed by the Society, which receives funding from the ACT Government.. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in pottery. Benefits include a monthly newsletter, use of wheels and equipment at drop-in sessions and in our members' workshop, kiln hire, discounts on classes, discounts at some pottery supplies retail outlets and locker hire. There is an extensive library for the use of members. Regular workshops conducted by professional potters are held throughout the year, as are regular members' events. Day and evening classes are run for adults, and after-school, Saturday and school holiday classes for children. Special interest classes, e.g. glazes and kiln firing, are also offered. A selected exhibition of members' work is held annually. Our Resident Potter and administrator is Chris Harford who specialises in stoneware and porcelain tableware. In 2003, CPS received funding through the 2003 Regional Arts Fund Program* to mount a touring exhibition of regional ceramics and conduct an information-support needs survey of regional potters. In 2004, the Society received funding through the same program to run a series of pottery workshops in Queanbeyan and Tuggeranong. *Funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Dept. of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA), and administered by artsACT.
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Watson Arts Centre Exhibitions 18th/19th July 2009 Term 3 & winter holiday class details australian ceramics triennale 09 facing the future 16-20 July Sydney Earthly Encounters exhibition images All the fun of the June 09 Open Day ... Impact: an exhibition from Canberra & the region presented by CPS at Verge: 11th National Ceramics Conference 2006 Australian Woodfire Survey 2005
The exhibition may be over but you can still view the exhibits at
The Society's shop stocks a great range of quality ceramics hand-made by members, many of whom are well-known, highly-respected local potters. The range includes both functional and decorative pottery. Eftpos facilities available |
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This site copyright Canberra Potters' Society Inc. 2001 to 2008 Web site updated 27/06/09 |
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