January 2026
JANUARY 2026 | ISSUE #064
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Hello Potters
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
From the President
Welcome to another year at Shorncliffe Pottery!
Many thanks to the kiln team for ensuring everyone’s pottery was fired in time for Christmas. I hope your friends and family enjoyed receiving your handmade gifts.
During the Christmas break, we added a few new items to the studio, which I’m sure you’ll be eager to see when we reopen on the 12th. Special thanks to Steve for his handyman work, as well as Sandy and Bec for their help reorganising the space.
We've received a lot of interest from people eager to join the studio when memberships reopen on February 1st. If you're interested, keep an eye on our website that day for a link. If you haven't renewed your membership yet, please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions or issues with HelloClub, please email shorncliffepotteryclubinc@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help.
What’s coming up this year at the club? We’ve got an exciting line-up of workshops and Sunday socials, kicking off with Melina’s six-week hand building workshop on February 8th. We’ll also be attending both the Bluewater and Einbunpin festivals, hosting a Mother’s Day pop-up event, and opening our studio for the Creative Trail in October. Plus, we’re thrilled to return to the Et al Gallery for a showcase running from September 22nd to October 3rd.
Happy potting
Suzanne
JANUARY
12th - SPC Studio opens for 2026
FEBRUARY
1st – New Memberships open
7th – 6 week Hand Building workshop starts
14th – 4 hr Introduction to Clay and Basic hand building workshop
27th - Hand Building workshop with coils (2 week course)
28th - Introduction to Slab Rolling and textures workshop
MARCH
1st – Sunday Social – Altered slab mugs
14th – Introduction to Glazing and finishing products workshop
APRIL
3rd – Bluewater Festival (sales and volunteering opportunities)
12th – Introduction to Clay and basic hand building workshop
18th /19th – Wheel Workshop for beginners workshop
22nd – 5 week Hand Building workshop
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2026 Membership Due
Your annual membership is due by the end of this month, January. If you don’t want to continue please let the Membership officer know on the following email. You have until 1 February 2026 to pay your membership before it is cancelled and the membership gates open for new members. That’s only 30 days, so don’t put it off.
Here’s the link to HelloClub to renew.
2026 Membership Amendments
New Memberships opens 1st February 2026. 2025 Memberships that have expired will become eligible for new members from this date. The selection process is by a first come first served basis.
Volunteering is a mandatory requirement for all members, with a minimum commitment of three hours per year. Volunteer contributions are essential to the operation of our club, as all positions and initiatives depend exclusively on member support. Members who are unable to volunteer may opt to pay a levy of $60. Please note that failure to fulfill the required volunteer hours or pay the levy will result in ineligibility for membership renewal in the subsequent year.
Since we do not operate as a commercial firing service, each member is subject to the standard firing rate for up to 250 kg; any amount over this limit will incur charges at twice the standard rate.
Studio Break
Studio sessions start again Monday 12th January 2026.
Our kiln team and supervisors have worked hard all year; please join us in respecting their well-deserved break.
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Good attendance at the Club’s Xmas Party. A lot of laughter and fun was had.
6 Week Hand-Building Workshop
Head over to HelloClub for more info and to Book.
7 February 2026
Shorncliffe Pottery Shed
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4 Hour Intro to Hand-Building and Basic Clay
4 hour workshop - Saturday 14th Feb
Head over to HelloClub for more info and to Book.
14 February 2026
1:00 to 5:00
Shorncliffe Pottery Shed
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Hand-Building Workshop With Coils
2 week workshop
Head over to HelloClub for more info and to Book.
27 February 2026
Shorncliffe Pottery Shed
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Introduction to Slab Rolling and Textures Workshop
Head over to HelloClub for more info and to Book.
28 February 2026
Shorncliffe Pottery Shed
Throw Down Under
THROWDOWNUNDER at CLAYGULGONG with KEITH BRYMER JONES. Get your applications in to join @keithbrymerjones for a week of clay challenges and an awful lot of fun. Head to the Mansfield Ceramics website and the ‘NEWS’ items to complete your application. We’re only five months away from a fabulous festival, with more incredible guest masters to be announced closer to the date.
Current Clay in Stock
We have a large range of clay in stock, all at great prices. Just ask your supervisor next time you are down at the pottery shed.
Blackwattle Earthenware Paper White
Blackwattle Stoneware Paper Clay
Chris’ Light Speckle
Clayworks Yellow Stoneware YG
Feeny’s Buff Raku Sandy BRS
Feeny’s Red Raku
Feeny’s Fine Blend FFB
Feeny’s Raku Gold RG
Keane’s Stoneware 33 KC575
Keane’s White Raku KC585
Keane’s Ironstone KC535
Keane’s Dark Matter KC638
Keane’s Ceramic White Handbuilding WH
Keane’s White Earthenware 37
Northcote Cone 6 White
Northcote Granite
Northcote Sculptural Fine
Walker’s Fine White Stoneware PB10
Walker’s Fine White Stoneware PB103
And don’t forget, we now stock
a large range of Amaco and Mayco glazes to buy.
We have popped all of the published tips, hacks and techniques onto the ‘Tips’ page on our club website so that you can search for them easily.
Our Committee
President: Suzanne Bell
Vice President: Melina Wales
Treasurer: Sandra Roveda
Secretary: Laura Ogden
Committee Members:
Rebecca Mason, Steve McConnell, Jen and Taylor
Newsletter Editor: Ed Trost
edtrost1961@gmail.com
email: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@gmail.com
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…Until next month…
HAPPY POTTING!
© Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc
