Mindful ceramics, heritage inspired
My ceramic practice is a journey into meditation, expressed through the intricate beauty of traditional Chinese techniques.
I create contemplative pieces inspired by the Australian natural surroundings.
Special Guest Master Chang Mei Yun
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Tea & Traditional Ceramic Painting Workshop at Manly
法華彩技法初级
4 hour · $52
Sunday 22 February · 1pm - 4:30 pm
Join me for a special afternoon cultural exchange with Chang Mei Yun, a highly respected Taiwanese ceramic artist renowned for her mastery of Fa Hua Cai (slip trailing and floating wash) and blue-and-white porcelain painting.
This intimate workshop combines a live demonstration with guided hands-on practice, alongside a traditional Chinese tea experience served in the artist’s own tea cups.
Limited to 6 participants
Materials and firing includedVenue
19 North Fort Rd, Manly
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Talk and demonstration at Clay Pool
法華彩
2 hour talk and demonstration · $25
Tuesday 24 February · 6 - 8pm
In collaboration with Clay Pool at Botany, my teacher Chang Mei Yun, the national art treasure of Taiwan will give a talk and demonstration.
She would demonstrate both Fa Hua and Qing Hua techniques, both steeped in Chinese tradition.
We will finish off with a chinese tea ceremony.
Limited to 12 participants
Venue:
1605 Botany Road, Botany, Sydney NSW 2019 Australia
Foundational classes
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Qing Hua blue & white painting
青花技法初级
3 hour class · $79
Enter the world of blue and white, an introduction to traditional underglaze painting, where the techniques of Qing Hua bring timeless motifs to life.
Learning floating wash, brush on and outlining techniques.
You'll be provided drawing templates. You can also bring your own drawing or create from imagination on the day.
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Chinese tube-lining painting
法華彩技法初级
3 hour class · $79
In this hands-on class, you'll learn the foundational techniques of tubelining and floating wash with cobalt oxide underglaze to achieve a cloisonné-like effect, where design elements are separated by clay slip.
This technique, known as Fa Hua Cai (法華彩), was once lost to history but has since been revived, bringing a traditional Chinese ceramic style back to life.
Open studio practice
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Open studio daytime
日間開放工作室
$39+
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm to 4pm
Only open to students who have taken the foundational classes. Open studio daytime offers a dedicated space for you to practice ceramic painting.
All materials provided.
Choice of 6 inches plate or a cup (without handle)
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Open studio evening
晚間開放工作室
$39+
Unwind and create after a long day. Open studio evening allows you to delve into the process of hand building or ceramic painting.
Available upon request.
Learn more
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Webinar: The Art of Chinese Ceramic Painting
Discover the stories behind Fa Hua Cai (ceramic cloisonné) and Qing Hua (blue-and-white porcelain), two ancient techniques that continue to inspire contemporary artists today.
In this talk, I shared my journey of learning under Taiwanese master Chang Mei Yun, how I bring these traditions into my own and tips for those interested in exploring ceramic painting themselves.