Hi, I’m Michelle
Melbourne-based ceramic artist. Lover of travel, wildlife and conserving wild places.
I began working with clay in 2023 as a creative escape and fell in love with the process immediately. What started as a few classes on the wheel became an insatiable appetite to learn all the processes involved with clay. Handbuilding, slip casting, wheel throwing, raku, wood firing... You name it, I'm into it.
I travelled to Japan in late 2025 to learn from skilled master potters in Kyoto and Bizen and slowly transformed the spare room into a home studio.
I make functional and decorative pieces inspired by nature, patterns and traditions I encounter on my travels. I’m in my element when experimenting with textures, patterns and creating new unique pieces.
I’ve spent over 20 years in the conservation sector and my passion for protecting nature is embedding in my pottery practice. Sharing stories of species that need our help is what I do, and 10% of all my market sales is donated to Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered (FAME) to support threatened species conservation.
I launched myself into the maker market scene in January 2026 and you can now find me at a few lovely stockists around Melbourne. Check my upcoming market dates and come say hello!
My Process
Hand-built, slipcast & wheel thrown
Various clay types are used for different pieces, from bright white porcelain to deep mahogany and black midfire clay and earthenware.
Texture, patterns, stamps & printed transfers
I use patterned rollers, stamps and underglaze transfers collected from my travels to embellish the pieces before the bisque firing. Each piece has a unique story.
Glaze & fire
A variety of locally sourced glazes are applied by brushing multiple layers on each piece, then fired to in the kiln.