Abbotsford Convent Ceramics

During the 19th and part of the 20th century the 6 8 hectare site was occupied by one of the.

Abbotsford convent ceramics.

We are home to over 120 studios galleries cafes a radio station a school and an abundance of green open space. We found the best way for people to engage with our studio is through the classes especially being part of the abbotsford convent people like the idea of being involved in the arts community. The heart of a creative community. We also met colin hopkins the maker behind.

A living place for curiosity and collaboration meeting and meaning. Pottery does teach you patience. Abbotsford convent melbourne vic. The abbotsford convent is located in abbotsford victoria an inner city suburb of melbourne australia the convent is in a bend of the yarra river west of yarra bend park with the collingwood children s farm to its north and east the river and parklands to its south and housing to its west.

A precinct of art culture and learning. Since its inception in 2008 cone 11 ceramics design studio has developed a reputation for inventiveness that has given rise to such joyful objects as busy beaker spool of light water on wednesday flying planters and the mega mozzie toaster. We had a great day at the mercator building at abbotsford convent the home of cone 11 ceramics and porcelume. The whole ceramic tradition is about trying to bring people together through food and through ceramics.