Events

These event listings will be of interest to ceramic artists and potters, students and beginners. Check the requirements of each workshop to see if it suits you. Where Ceramic Arts Queensland arranges the event, you will find a booking button where you can book your place at the event. We offer options for paying: online or by direct deposit to our bank account. This is simple, convenient and saves credit card fees. Where the event is being arranged by someone else, we provide links to the event organiser so you may contact them directly.

Monthly Weekly Daily List
February 2025

Raku & Obvara Workshop February 2025

Join the CAQ team and volunteers for a Raku and Obvara firing session. Participants should bring their own bisque-fired pieces. You may decorate the pieces as you please with our selection of Raku glazes. Obvara firing will also be available. Glazes will be supplied. A small selection of bisque-ware will be available for purchase. Tea […]
15 Feb
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BVAC Hub 140 Weller Road Tarragindi
March 2025

The Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence 2025

The Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence is a recognition and celebration of artistic excellence and innovation in ceramics. Since its establishment in 2015, the Siliceous Award has grown in profile and now receives local, national, and international media coverage. It attracts a high standard of entries from both full-time career artists and enthusiasts from around Australia. The […]
08 - 25 Mar
All Day
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton Street, Windsor, QLD, 4030

Habitat: The Bee Project with Dr Julie Bartholomew

Join Dr Julie Bartholomew for a presentation and practical clay demonstration that explores environmental issues. Dr Bartholomew’s presentation Ceramics in the Age of the Anthropocene will focus on her projects about environmental issues, particularly Habitat: the Bee Project. The afternoon will include a practical demonstration of Dr Bartholomew’s unique terracotta beehives. Afternoon tea and coffee […]
09 Mar
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton Street, Windsor, QLD, 4030

Annual General Meeting

Ceramic Arts Queensland’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 30 March, 2pm  to 4pm at the Brisbane Visual Arts Community Hub, 140 Weller Road, Tarragindi. The agenda, director nomination forms, and proxy forms will be distributed prior to the meeting.   Please use the booking feature below to register your intention to attend.
30 Mar
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
BVAC Hub 140 Weller Road Tarragindi
May 2025

Throwing: Fine-Tuning & Tackling the Tricky Bits with Nicci Parry-Jones

Join Nicci Parry-Jones for a hands-on day of learning and mentorship to refine your wheel-throwing skills. The workshop will cover lidded vessels, foot rings, bellied forms, two-part forms and then individual tuition while attendees are throwing. The class size will be limited to 10 attendees with basic to intermediate throwing skills. Not suitable for beginners. […]
11 May
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton Street, Windsor, QLD, 4030
June 2025

Raku & Obvara Workshop June 2025

Join the CAQ team and volunteers for a Raku and Obvara firing session. Participants should bring their own bisque-fired pieces. You may decorate the pieces as you please with our selection of Raku glazes. Obvara firing will also be available. Glazes will be supplied. A small selection of bisque-ware will be available for purchase. Tea […]
07 Jun
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Making & Using Underglazes with Marc Sauvage

Join glazing expert Marc Sauvage to learn the process of mixing your own underglazes and the art of applying them to ceramic surfaces. In this two-part workshop, students will experiment with base underglaze recipes using stain additions to create a range of smooth, brushable, and vibrant underglaze colours. Part one, short lecture content will discuss […]
08 Jun
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton Street, Windsor, QLD, 4030
November 2025

Elemental: Ceramic Arts Queensland’s Annual Exhibition

ELEMENTAL is Ceramic Arts Queensland’s annual showcase event featuring the ceramic arts from established and emerging artists of its members from throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. The exhibition highlights the diversity of contemporary ceramic art practice, with sculptural work, decorative objects, and functional ware on display. Most of the pieces will be available […]
14 - 25 Nov
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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