After the success of the 1999 Ceramic Conference the organising committee, the Clay & Glass Association of Western Australia now known as the Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia (CAAWA), organised a national and international ceramic exhibition that focussed on the practice of making ceramic tableware. The exhibition was held at the […]
I was fortunate to be asked to be a demonstrator at the 9th National Ceramics Conference in 1999 titled ‘Edge, Identity and Change’ held at the University of Western Australia. I had just graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. While I […]
“Kaye is my Mum and she has always supported and believed in me throughout my life. I was a bit of a worry to her in my teenage years when I made the unconventional decision to forgo traditional schooling and embark on a path of surfing as my first-choice endeavour […]
My story thus far (note: some content is yet to be published). 1985 Thrower and AdmirerRobert CripwellEarly years throwing and meeting Robert Cripwell The first pots that I made were created during my secondary schooling at Scarborough Senior High School. I attended Read More 1988 CollaboratorJoan CampbellJoan Campbell – […]
Warrick encountered David Hunt in 1986 when he enrolled in the Advanced Diploma in Studio Ceramics at Perth Technical College. As a young and impressionable 16-year-old, Warrick transitioned directly from high school into the three-year Advanced Diploma course. David, who served as the head of the ceramic course, had a […]
In 1988, a new chapter unfolded for Warrick as Bela Kotai assumed the position of Head of Ceramics at Perth Technical College, following David Hunt’s relocation to Tasmania. Bela’s arrival had an instant and profound effect on Warrick’s artistic journey, shaping his trajectory, vision, and technical approach to ceramics. Regarded […]
