Coastal Claymakers annual exhibition Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 2, 2025 Pieces by Diane Judge. COASTAL Claymakers will present their annual exhibition from 2-28 March at Nexus Community Gallery in Bellingen. A wide range of functional ware and sculptural pieces will be on display. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “The exhibition is open for all of our 70 members to enter, no theme is used so that artists can showcase whatever they are currently exploring,” Coastal Claymakers President Rachael Naylor told News Of The Area. “An open exhibition helps our community of clay enthusiasts see how we all evolve over time and what directions are being explored. “Sculpture, weaving and clay combinations, beautiful tableware and functional pieces, as well as wall art, will be on show.” The official opening is on Sunday 2 March from noon-2pm with an open invitation for all to attend. Coastal Claymakers was founded 22 years ago as the brainchild of a group of TAFE students keen to continue learning about clay post-diploma studies. “We proudly continue to collaborate with TAFE NSW through workshops and demonstration days and are very grateful for the support they continue to show us,” Rachael said. “Over time we have grown into a large group of ceramic artists of all abilities from all over the Mid North Coast. “Our aims are to bring together artists to share ideas, learn from each other and exhibit work annually,” she said. Workshops are run throughout the year with either local or visiting artists. Other get-togethers include visiting local studios or galleries. “Our ‘Members Make Days’ are a casual way to simply come together to chat and enjoy getting our hands dirty together.” Later this year, Coastal Claymakers will welcome renowned Australian potter Trisha Dean as a visiting artist for a members’ workshop run over two weekends; Sunday 27 July and Sunday 3 August. The workshop will focus on learning about the results that can be achieved using mid-fire glazes. “We are also in the process of planning a variety of other gatherings, and studio visits all around the Mid North Coast.” New members of all abilities are welcome to join the group. Email coastalclaymakers2450@gmail.com or reach out via social media. By Andrea FERRARI This sculpture is by Wendy Phillips. Rachael Naylor’s claywork.
