In this episode, we chat with Kirsti Falconer, a ceramic artist based on Yuggera country in the Lockyer Valley. Kirsti shares how her background in painting, gallery curation, teaching, and community organising informs her ceramic practice. We explore her creative evolution, the role of place and community in her work, and celebrate her recent First Class Honours and University Medal from the University of Southern Queensland. Tune in for a rich conversation on art, identity, and creative connection.

You can get in touch with Kirsti on instagram @kirstifalconer

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Jane @jane.orme.pottery

Rora and Jane catch up for a relaxed cuppa and chat. We discuss a few updates in our lives and delve into some recent discussions that piqued our interest that have been happening on Instagram. Jane also has just read Clay: A Human History by Jennifer Lucy Allen and shares some great stories from it.

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Jane @jane.orme.pottery

We have a special episode today – a live recording of the launch for Issue 641 of the The Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC), Adelaide on Kaurna Land, 3 May 2025 (election day!).

The afternoon launch event included a visit to the APY Studio Adelaide, including meeting some of the Blak Manta artists featured in JAC issue 641. Then we headed to Es Ceramics studio visit to see a throwing demonstration from Guy Ringwood.

Next stop was The Wheaty for a panel discussion on the journal theme INDUSTRY & STORY with Alison Smiles, Dee Taylor-Graham, Guy Ringwood and Jo Crawford facilitated by JAC's editor Montessa Maack and Myself (Jane) and supported by WA's own Matt Russell. Introduced by the CEO of The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) Diamando Koutsellis.

APY Studio Adelaide @collectiveartcentre @apy_ac_collective & Alfred Lowe @aforalfie

Es Ceramics Studio @es_ceramics_australia

Guy Ringwood @ringwoodartsco

Alison Smiles @alisonsmilesoften

Dee Taylor-Graham @waldies.school

Jo Crawford @unisa.art

Montessa Maack @montessamaack

Matt Russell @mattrussell7

Diamando Koutsellis @diamando

The Wheatsheaf Hotel @thewheaty

Just a heads up – the sound does get a bit better as it goes on. The Wheaty is a pub on a main road and on a flight path!

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Rora @aurora_elwell

Jane @jane.orme.pottery