Members

Liv Laine - Member & Teacher

Liv Laine is a practising ceramicist who lives and works in Sydney. Graduating with a BFA specialising in Ceramics from National Art School in 2022, her work is inspired by her passion for the natural world, exploring themes of beauty, love, and loss.

In response to climate change, Liv handcrafts intricate sculptural light forms that emulate bleached coral, portraying how just one degree can make a devastating difference. Through her work, she hopes to spark curiosity and gently spread awareness of this contemporary topic.

Raj Nagi - Member & Teacher

Ceramicist for more than 10 years – member of St George Potters since 2018. Raj has a BA Hon degree from UK, International Cleo Gold Ward winner (Graphic design). Has a TAFE – Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts – Ceramics with an Outstanding Achievement Award and is a registered RTO Qualified Teacher in our classes. Raj is deeply knowledgeable in ceramic techniques, in Hand building, Throwing, Glaze creation and Slip-casting as well as Drawing and Painting. Raj enjoys all aspects of ceramics, from functional table ware, sculpture, jewellery to decorative ceramic art.

Carolyn Long - Member

Carolyn has been working with clay on and off for over 20 years. She graduated from the Northern Beaches Institute of TAFE in 1998, with a Diploma in Visual Arts in Ceramics. Continuing to study, she completed A Statement of Attainment in Ceramic Research and Development in 2000 which culminated in an exhibition, “Women at Clay” at the Manly Regional Art Gallery. Her work has been featured in Pottery in Australia, Ceramic Technical and Craft Arts publications. Sharing her time between her native New York and Australia her exploration of ideas and concepts are always evolving. Drawn to the organic nature of clay and inspired by our natural environment, her current work reflects her connection to place and its beauty. Carolyn acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where she resides and honors the Elder’s past, present and future.

Phyllis Black - Member

I started at Saint George Potters as a student in the late 1980s my teacher was Val Wilson she was of the an old school potters. We only had 3 kick wheels, I was invited to be a member soon after when Sandie Barritt was my teacher. I have been the News editor… Yes before the internet we had a monthly news leaflet. Then President for 13years and now I’m treasurer and Life Member. Pottery is my relaxation I love the friendship and learning at St George Potters. My pottery now is mainly hand-built and gives me great joy.

Joe Simone - Member & Teacher

Involved in pottery for over 30 years. Obtained an advanced diploma at Gymea TAFE with 13 subjects passed with distinction and an Industry Award certificate for outstanding work.

Past president of Port Hacking Potters Group for 4 years. Now, president at St. George Studio Potters Group and a member since 1999. I am highly knowledgeable in kilns and glaze technology. In my glaze workshops I impart valuable info on raw materials and methods on glaze making.

In my work I like to try something different; my main inspiration comes from nature, especially Australian flora. Sometimes I throw basic pieces just to keep in training. I have been teaching pottery at St. George studio since 2015.

Tamara Pottier - Member & Teacher

Studied Ceramics at The National Art School. She is a fulltime artist and juggles her talents through her Realist style Painting and her ceramics. Her Pots are inspired by nature adding elements of foliage on her wheel thrown forms. She makes domestic ware as well as sculptural and painted works.

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Rod Megahey - Member

Rod has been a student and member of st George potters since 1993. After his interest in pottery was sparked during his time at teachers college Rod has pursued his interest in ceramics at St George Potters. Rod has experience in both throwing and hand-building and uses a range of glaze and under-glaze techniques to decorate his work.

Philippa Bolton - Member

I have been going to St George for 5 years after many years of ceramics at TAFE, NAS and home. It is wonderful to find a community of like-minded potters who encourage, create and inspire. Pottery has always been my favourite art form, getting my hands in clay is a joy.

Barbara Geddes - Member

I have been potting on and off for many years and would love to spend more time potting! My grandmothers both potted so it feels like a natural thing to do. There is the added challenge now of working out how best to use wild clay dug from my own yard in Lakemba. Early results are encouraging!

Peter Moore - Member

Peter attended a children’s pottery class at St George Potters in the late 1970s. The first time he used a potters wheel he feel in love with the feeling of the clay forming into a pot in his hands. Working and living overseas meant that pottery was ignored for many years. However at the beginning of 2016 Peter recognised his need for a hobby and rejoined St George Potters Group to be part of a community. Peter enjoys making attractive functional wear – he still loves the magic of the wheel. He also loves experimenting with glazes and the transformation that happens in firing.