Potters’ annual ceramics sale

CCPS founding members the Triple JJJs, Ms Joan Cole, Ms Judy Barrett and Ms Jean MillerCCPS founding members the Triple JJJs, Ms Joan Cole, Ms Judy Barrett and Ms Jean Miller

The Central Coast Potters Society will hold its annual Christmas ceramics sale at Gosford Regional Gallery from December 4-13.

The exhibition will showcase a range of handmade ceramic pottery by the society’s more than 20 members.

Society member, Denise Gonzales, said the annual exhibition is a great way to display the work to the public.

“We generally have two exhibitions, a Christmas and an autumn one,” Gonzales said.

“Because of COVID we did not have the autumn one so this is our first exhibition this year.

“Each art piece is really affordable.

“It can take anywhere from days to weeks to create these pieces as there is so much involved in the process.

“Most processes have to go through two firings, the first being the bisque firing and then glaze firing.

“It is a labour of love and it can take a long time.

“You have to make it, wait for it to dry, fire it, find your glaze, and then you have to fire it again and hope that everything comes out.”

Gonzales said she is excited to be able offer art lovers the perfect gifts just in time for Christmas.

Jacinta Counihan