Anne Dangar: Ceramics Workshop
with Canberra Potters
Anne Dangar creating pochoirs, Moly-Sabata, Sablons, c. 1931. Unknown photographer, image courtesy of Fonds Albert Gleizes, Bibliothèque Kandsinky, Centre Pompidou.
‘The very act of making pots taught me to understand your lessons. A little honey pot with its two handles and a lid can possess all the fundamental necessities of a huge Cubist composition.’
Location: Canberra Potters, 1 Aspinall St Watson ACT 2602
Draw inspiration from Anne Dangar (1885–1951), one of Australia’s most important modern artists, in this two-day ceramic workshop led by artists Maricelle Olivier and Joey Burns.
Exploring Dangar’s techniques and philosophies, participants will learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery and surface decoration techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for Dangar’s bold, Cubist designs.
Before the workshop, participants are invited to join exhibition curator, Rebecca Edwards and workshop tutors, Maricelle Olivier and Joey Burns for an exhibition tour focused on the ideas, materials and techniques in Dangar’s pottery.
The two-day workshop will begin with an introduction on how to wheel-throw cups and bowls, before focusing on the Dangar’s surface decoration techniques using templates and glazes. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own decorative designs inspired by Dangar’s ideas and transfer them to a pre-prepared wheel-thrown plate.
The workshop is suitable for participants 16 years and over. No previous pottery experience is required. Registration includes all workshop materials and firing of works produced during the workshop.
Anne Dangar is on display at the National Gallery from 7 Dec 2024 – 27 Apr 2025.
This program is presented in partnership with Canberra Potters.
Tickets
Standard: $450
National Gallery Members: $405
Canberra Potters Members: $405
Concession: $405
Student: $360
Workshop 1:
Fri 31 Jan, 3-4pm – Tour of Anne Dangar at the National Gallery with exhibition curator, Rebecca Edwards and workshop tutors, Maricelle Olivier and Joey Burns.
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Feb 2025, 10am-4pm – Workshop at Canberra Potters, Watson.
Workshop 2:
Fri 31 Jan, 3-4pm – Tour of Anne Dangar at the National Gallery with exhibition curator, Rebecca Edwards and workshop tutors, Maricelle Olivier and Joey Burns.
Wed 5 & Thu 6 Feb 2025, 10am-4pm – Workshop at Canberra Potters, Watson
Workshop Tutors
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Maricelle Olivier is a South African ceramic artist based in Kamberri/Canberra. Drawing inspiration from the safari lands of South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Masicelle meticulously draws and etches each line individually on her work, creating a visually dynamic surface of interpretations and abstractions of the safari landscape.
In 2018, Maricelle completed a Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics at the National Art School. She has participated in many group exhibitions around Australia, most recently in the Australasian Art Fair Sydney Contemporary and the major exhibition Clay Dynasty at the Powerhouse Museum.
Maricelle is a teacher at the Canberra Potters Society. She was the Ceramic Studio Manager at Ernabella Arts Centre from 2019 until 2021. Maricelle is represented by Sabbia Gallery in Sydney and Beaver Galleries in Canberra.
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Joey Burns (Sawpit Studios) is a potter based near Gundaroo, New South Wales. His primary interest is in finding the balance between the functionality and aesthetic qualities of tableware. He first trained in a production factory making tableware before deciding to study ceramics. He received his Diploma of Ceramics from Northern Beaches TAFE Sydney. He has also worked as a ceramics technical assistant at the Ernabella Art Centre. He now works from his home studio making functional pottery and teaches at Canberra Potters.
