Mead Ceramics Studio & Guest Artists
Welcome to MeadCeramics Studio
We are blessed to have several guest artists in the studio this year. Myself, Adam Spencer and Abby Sly will be in my working/teaching studio creating vessels and available to chat about our work in functional and sculptural ceramics.
Margaret Sumich, an award winning potter with a wealth of experience will be on site to share her words of inspiration in making and creating.
Sheree Foster, an award winning multimedia artist, is always exciting to share tea with as she discusses what inspires her various pursuits with materials such as photographs, copper wire, paint, and discarded items into self-expression.
Whats on Offer:
Demonstrations all day on the the wheel and / or hand-building. Nibbles and Tea while you chat with the artists about their creative journey and artwork. An array of works to inspire creativity.
Melissa Mead
I'm Melissa Mead, a passionate potter with 18 years experience in pottery. My journey has taken me from South Africa to New Zealand through hand-building, wheel throwing, and various firing techniques, allowing me to explore the endless possibilities of this beautiful craft. For the past 7 years, I've been sharing my love for pottery with the community in Auckland through teaching and markets.
I’m a maker of functional-ware as well as exploring our community connections through mixed clay forms.
Socials
Instagram | Facebook
Website
www.meadceramics.com
Margaret Sumich \ Studio Potter
I am a vessel maker: whether thrown and altered or hand-built using slab, or pinch-and–coil. I often use non-ceramic additions to my pieces to emphasize a point I will have some wood fired outdoor pieces from my “Anchorage” series and some Raku non-functional Teapots along with some succulent pots at the “Open Art Studios”.
I have exhibited throughout NZ for many years, but mainly in the Auckland region, and have also taught pottery classes
I have received many awards from selected exhibitions throughout NZ during my 50 years working in Clay: there are too many to list here.
Sheree Foster
Sheree Foster is a multidisciplinary mixed media artist whos unique award winning works have captivated collectors and art lovers alike.
Her pieces have gained multiple accolades and reside in private collections bring their distinctive presence into many homes. Inspired by nature and environmental sustainability Sheree creates “one-off”, unique artworks using botanical elements, flax, metals, fire, wax, timbers and textiles. By re-contextualising materials often deconstructing and infusing colour and textures,
Sheree creates a range of contemporary mixed media art. Limited edition Botanical works, in 3 sizes are available ready for you to frame or have been done for you. These works have been created firstly from growing her flowers through to the process of beautiful limited editions. Sheree has a range of her works available to purchase and view.
Website
www.shereefosterartist.co.nz
Abby Sly
I am a ceramic artist who is passionate about the process of transforming a simple wodge of clay into functional art. I am dedicated to making pieces that are nice to use, aesthetically pleasing, and useful in the home. I focus on smooth forms and calming glazes, creating pieces that are practical and comfortable to hold. Alongside my functional ware, I also craft unique items that bring personality into gardens and outdoor spaces, aiming to connect people with the earthy, tactile joy of handmade pottery.
Adam Spencer
Currently creating ceramics on whims, what I feel when I feel it. Inspired by functional-ware on a journey to make things undeniably my own but feel like they were made for you.
Artist Info
Dates
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May
10am - 4pm
Address
Unit 2A /8 Henry Rose Place, Albany 0632
Parking and Accessibility
Please note this is a working studio.
Contact Details
meadceramics@gmail.com