Wallace Rockhole Pottery NT 2017
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Wallace Rockhole Pottery NT 2017
In a positive, industrious studio – full of good will – good things happen.
Please help Wallace Rockhole Pottery in the Northern Territory to continue.
I established the Wallace Rockhole Pottery in 2011 to pass on the joy of working with clay to those less fortunate through isolation to access ceramic tuition. I ask for no remuneration from this small Aranda Aboriginal Community or their Primary School for my skills as a pottery teacher or for the materials and equipment I supply.
The pottery is a place of respect and pride wherein great things happen. My aim is for the potters to be inspired, creative, self-sufficient and confident with their skills; believing that a good outcome is achievable. In this happy and creative environment, each person, young or old, male or female, is encouraged to work on their own projects independently, allowing their individual styles to emerge. The pottery studio is open free of charge to anyone from the Wallace Rockhole Primary School and community.
A small cottage industry making and decorating high fired ceramics was started in 2016 and whilst still in its infancy is showing great promise. The Wallace Rockhole Pottery is still dependent on my fundraising for half of the cost of materials and equipment and for me to continue with this project, I also need financial support as my personal funds are limited. I am solely reliant on my aged pension to cover the cost of maintaining my home in Tallebudgera Valley plus covering my living and travel expenses for the three months that I plan to be away this year.
All of the funds raised are used for the fulfilment of this project. Your support brings joy to everyone at this overlooked, red, dusty, small indigenous community.
There are two challenges that I face, the first is not reaching target as l am already financially committed by gathering materials and placing orders for the pallet load being freighted out to the pottery. The second challenge is if my twin sister who has final stage Ovarian Cancer has a medical emergency whilst I am away. Both are events that I hope to surmount if either one eventuates. All of the other problems that could arise I have already faced during the past six years of running this pottery and l managed to sail through them all with a smile; accumulating a mass of serious and/or hilarious tales.
You too are a very important part of this journey. I email updates to my family, friends, supporters and any interested folk, it gives you a little insight into the challenges the good people of Wallace Rockhole face in a daily way. The happiness and wonder as they realise that they too have value and by working hard at this project, their work can stand equally beside ceramic items produced anywhere.
For over thirty years I have been a ceramic artist, teaching pottery and sculpture to both adults and children. Studio ceramics has given me a wonderful, creative way to express my artistic ability and through this I have led a happy, fruitful life. Now in retirement, my wish is to simply pass on the joy of working with clay and see the pleasure each new discovery brings as the potter's knowledge of this wonderful medium grows. To give this experience to those whose possibilities of having this is limited, brings me great fulfilment.
The video, “Rebirth of the Wallace Rockhole Pottery” is the story of my involvement with this project. The video has been made by Colin Usher of Mermaid Beach, Queensland and I would like to thank Colin for allowing me to link the video to my fund raiser.
Unfortunately Glenys, who features in the video clip recently passed away. The Wallace Rockhole Pottery is a lasting legacy to the memory of this wonderful Aranda Elder.
In a positive, industrious studio – full of good will – good things happen.
Please help Wallace Rockhole Pottery in the Northern Territory to continue.
I established the Wallace Rockhole Pottery in 2011 to pass on the joy of working with clay to those less fortunate through isolation to access ceramic tuition. I ask for no remuneration from this small Aranda Aboriginal Community or their Primary School for my skills as a pottery teacher or for the materials and equipment I supply.
The pottery is a place of respect and pride wherein great things happen. My aim is for the potters to be inspired, creative, self-sufficient and confident with their skills; believing that a good outcome is achievable. In this happy and creative environment, each person, young or old, male or female, is encouraged to work on their own projects independently, allowing their individual styles to emerge. The pottery studio is open free of charge to anyone from the Wallace Rockhole Primary School and community.
A small cottage industry making and decorating high fired ceramics was started in 2016 and whilst still in its infancy is showing great promise. The Wallace Rockhole Pottery is still dependent on my fundraising for half of the cost of materials and equipment and for me to continue with this project, I also need financial support as my personal funds are limited. I am solely reliant on my aged pension to cover the cost of maintaining my home in Tallebudgera Valley plus covering my living and travel expenses for the three months that I plan to be away this year.
All of the funds raised are used for the fulfilment of this project. Your support brings joy to everyone at this overlooked, red, dusty, small indigenous community.
There are two challenges that I face, the first is not reaching target as l am already financially committed by gathering materials and placing orders for the pallet load being freighted out to the pottery. The second challenge is if my twin sister who has final stage Ovarian Cancer has a medical emergency whilst I am away. Both are events that I hope to surmount if either one eventuates. All of the other problems that could arise I have already faced during the past six years of running this pottery and l managed to sail through them all with a smile; accumulating a mass of serious and/or hilarious tales.
You too are a very important part of this journey. I email updates to my family, friends, supporters and any interested folk, it gives you a little insight into the challenges the good people of Wallace Rockhole face in a daily way. The happiness and wonder as they realise that they too have value and by working hard at this project, their work can stand equally beside ceramic items produced anywhere.
For over thirty years I have been a ceramic artist, teaching pottery and sculpture to both adults and children. Studio ceramics has given me a wonderful, creative way to express my artistic ability and through this I have led a happy, fruitful life. Now in retirement, my wish is to simply pass on the joy of working with clay and see the pleasure each new discovery brings as the potter's knowledge of this wonderful medium grows. To give this experience to those whose possibilities of having this is limited, brings me great fulfilment.
The video, “Rebirth of the Wallace Rockhole Pottery” is the story of my involvement with this project. The video has been made by Colin Usher of Mermaid Beach, Queensland and I would like to thank Colin for allowing me to link the video to my fund raiser.
Unfortunately Glenys, who features in the video clip recently passed away. The Wallace Rockhole Pottery is a lasting legacy to the memory of this wonderful Aranda Elder.
Organizer
Su Brown
Organizer
Tallebudgera Valley, QLD