Lauri Anderson is an emerging artist working to make sense of her experiences of life and loss, grief, womanhood and motherhood. Looking artistically through the ever-changing lenses of societal expectations and external gaze projected onto her body and sense of self.

Cath returns this year opening her studio to visitors. Cath’s work reflects her travels and the unique colours, patterns and textures of the ever changing landscapes she explores.

I’m a potter and have been working with clay for about 8 years since moving to Straddie. I love creating large, functional ceramics for everyday and entertainment use, focussing mainly on slab building with an informal, imperfect effect. 

I’ve loved Straddie for many, many years and have lived here since 2004. Living on this precious island beside the beautiful ocean is a privilege and a constant inspiration for my pottery and painting - two of my delights.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of clay. The pieces emerging from these raw source materials and the alchemy of glazing and firing combine in a never-ending learning journey of shapes, textures and hues!

I fell in love with pottery after moving to the island eight years ago and joining our community pottery group.

MERI MILA is the work of local artist Merri, whose art forms include original ceramics, distinctive jewellery, vibrant artwork and textiles. Every item is slowly and consciously created by Merri to express feeling, share stories and inspire whimsy.