After a long wait, KAN is excited to launch our own Ceramics Studio with a kiln and a team of arts workers.
Over the last few years, KAN has fielded so many inquiries and requests about ceramics. Broome is full of keen potters, people with their own wheels, but no kiln. Or those who just want to give it a try.
Luckily, the Shed has a perfect space to establish a Ceramics studio; the small shed at the rear of the block has now been converted into a kiln shed with investment from Lotterywest for a kiln.
To ensure that the space is professionally managed, KAN secured funding from the Regional Arts Fund to train four artsworkers who will job share and oversee the programs, safety, firings and activities for the Ceramics Studio.
With professional training from Tanya Lee, our artsworkers Risa Herman, Ilsa Birnie, Jayah Carter and Janaka McGeary have established the foundations for a vibrant space that can support different clay-based activities.
On August 15, the kiln will be officially launched with a public event called ‘Cake on a Plate’. Everyone is welcome to join us to see the plateware made in the kiln, and put some cake on a new plate and celebrate with us.
Our team at work…
The journey to establish the Ceramics Studio has been a long one, and we must thank everyone who has assisted. Not just our valued funding partners, but also Morrgul who assisted with grant writing, and BIA who supported us to paint the shed.
And thanks to our volunteers who have helped to clean up the space and get ready. Also local ceramics legend Angela Bakker who has donated income from sale of valued items from her amazing ceramics output – her generosity has helped us fill a big financial gap. And also to Marilyn Tabaznik; donations of her beautiful ceramic work has also contributed to supporting the studio’s establishment.
These contributions have allowed KAN to invest in essential tools and equipment that will ensure the studio is functional and versatile for our users.
To launch we have an extra special activity.
For those who want to get their hands dirty, 20 lucky people can sign up for workshops in the lead-up to the event and make their own plates. Income from this will also contribute to supporting the establishment of the Ceramics space.
