Clayschool Alumni: 10 years in the making.
26 – 28 May 2023
Clayschool Alumni is a curation of ceramics held at Vacant Assembly showcasing the works of Ray Cavill, Clayschool teachers, and select past and present students. It documents a journey of those involved in this community, what they learn and make and where it has taken them in the contemporary creative arts scene.
Introduction
From beginners to professional studio potters, ceramic artists, teachers in institutions, public art commissions, jewellers, practices that span international, national and local arenas. The showcase features potters that are winners of major art awards, and whose work is in curated shows as well as public and private collections.
Clayschool is a Brisbane Clay institution being one of the first private clay schools opening the doors on February 29 2012. Ray Cavill is the Clay Cult leader with over 35 years experience. He is a master potter specialising in woodfiring, throwing and all aspect of the clay journey. Clayschool is a place where potters find and nurture their love for the practice, and professionals and beginners come together to create in a supportive, dynamic, inclusive environment.
Exhibition Artists include:
Amber Winter • Andrew Butler • Anna Markey • Ari Athans • Catherine Walker • Criena Moore • Donalee Moriarty • Effie Skoufa-Klesnik • Emma de Roquefeuil • Grant Hodges • Helen Cunningham • Hiroaki Eba • Isaac Patmore • Jade Shanley • Janet Campbell • Jenna Thompson • Jennifer Hillhouse • Joanne Padovan • Julie Smeros • Julieta Castellini • Kate Nash • Ken Kikkawa • Kim Lange • Ky Curran • Larissa Deak • Laura Mudge • Laura Pascoe • Lisa Russell • Madeline Cilento • Millie van Ravenswaay • Miri Badger • Nicole James • Nicolette Johnson • Raeann Shields • Ray Cavill • Rie Osako • Rose Jensen Holm • Roshni Senapati • Ross Humphreys • Rowan Misso • Ruby Yeh • Sarah Thompson • Stephanie Henricks • Tracy McDowall • Wendy Ma
