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My Guide to Visiting Margaret River
Margaret River has been my home for over 25 years now, and I am still thrilled to be discovering new things from time to time as we explore.
It is the natural beauty in combination with world-class wines & food, friendly community and relaxed small-town charm which I think makes this region so special.
This guide is here to help inspire a great itinerary during your visit, and assist you to find some unexpected treasures through our tried and tested favourites!
Failure & Creativity: Why Making ‘Bad Art’ Leads to Innovation and Originality
In a culture that values perfection and productivity, it’s easy to fear failure—especially in the creative process. But what if failure wasn’t the enemy of good art, but its most essential ingredient?
Every artist, from beginners to masters, create bad work. In fact, the willingness to make “bad” art seems to be a key part of the journey toward discovering original, powerful, and innovative ideas. Let’s explore the concept that failure isn’t just inevitable in the creative process— but vital.
How to Develop a Narrative with Your Ceramic Sculptures
I was part way through my crazy #60creatures60days challenge from a few years ago, when I realised that the impact of a sculpture became much stronger when there was the suggestion of a story.
Here are 3 things you might like to consider when you make your next clay character…
Creative Clay Retreats ~ Margaret River
In this blog post I share detailed information on the upcoming Creative Clay Retreats I am offering to people who would like to join me for a deep dive into ceramics and creativity. Taking place in the beautiful Margaret River Region, these retreats are fully catered and aimed at women who would like an opportunity to step away from the hustle of busy lives.
How I started my Creative Business in 4 Surprising Steps
In this blog post I share the 4 steps I took as a start up ceramicist and went very quickly to a successful full time creative business. Learn how I considered the imposter syndrome, made dedicated time for my craft and made early sales to reinvest.
Tips for Making the Most of Online Learning
A few tips on how to make the most of those online courses, e-books and workshops that you purchased with the best of intentions.
For Love or Money ~ Balancing Business with Creativity
Lets discuss the intersection of Creativity and Business. If you monetise your craft, should you be making only what you love most, or creating work that you know will sell?