COASTAL Claymakers are keeping alive the 20-year legacy of inspiring local mosaic artists of the Coffs Coast and the Nambucca Valley with a mosaic presentation and workshop at the end of March.

“Guy Crosley’s public mosaic art in Scotts Head and Nambucca Heads dating back to 2001 have inspired us to learn more about mosaic making,” Michaela Kloeckner, President of the Coastal Claymakers told News Of The Area.

“Coastal Claymakers is very excited and privileged to have secured renowned artist Pamela Irving from Melbourne to come to Coffs to share her inspirations.”

On Friday 25 March at 6pm there will be a free presentation by Pamela to the public held at Coffs Harbour Scout Hall, Harbour Drive (near Coles).

Pamela Irving has worked as a full-time artist for over 30 years.

Her sense of humour, love of irony and respect for storytelling are apparent in her varied body of work – from drawings and paintings to intimate sculptures and large-scale mosaic installations.

For the last few years Pamela has taught at the prestigious Chicago Mosaic School and has also held several exhibitions at the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics in Chicago, GOCM.

Irving has presented her work at numerous International Association of Contemporary Mosaicists (AIMC) conferences and exhibited her work in Japan, USA, Lativia, France, Italy and Canada.

“For the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March Pamela will present a weekend mosaic workshop – bookings required.”

Coastal Claymakers acknowledges the support of a Coffs Harbour City Council’s Arts and Cultural Development grant for this workshop.

This workshop caters for all levels, from beginners to experienced ceramicists and the general public.

For information email coastalclaymakers2450@gmail.com or phone Michaela on 0412 929 030.