Cathy’s Blog

Special Mother’s Day workshop

Last weekend I had a very talented group of Mothers, some treated themselves others came from a gift from their daughters. It was lovely to share the space with such an appreciated bunch of women. Sharon came with her daughter and also her Mum three generations all sharing the experience that will last a lifetime. […]

20/05/2014

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The Birth of Venus

Two days of creating in clay ‘The Birth of Venus’ Botticelli’s most famous painting, I wanted to create a piece of Italy to mark the beginning of my Italian sculpture tour. 3 weeks later fired and ready to go I drove to the Gold Coast to visit a teacher and friend Ursula Kelly. We mixed […]

02/05/2014

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Weekend Fun in the Mud workshop

It had rained all week leading up to the workshop, although we really need rain I was pleased it had stopped a little over the weekend. What a great bunch of ladies we all had such a fantastic time, plenty of laughs, creativity and friendships formed. I always find each workshop is so unique but […]

31/03/2014

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‘Mud pies’ for my Grandchildren

Its so special when my grandchild Savannah comes for a visit, after having an ice-cream or a cup of tea its straight to the studio, apron and on the potter’s wheel, as the clay oozes though her lovely painted fingernails. Then the creations are painted and left to dry. 

24/03/2014

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Fried Mudd Glass Gallery

My new glass gallery is looking wonderful, the view from the glass windows captures the amazing view of the country side its a wonderful show case for my work.

16/03/2014

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Time Management for the Artist

Happy new year, everyone! As 2012 begins and we move out of the holiday season and back into a more normal working routine, it’s natural to be considering what you’ll be doing with the year ahead, how you want to use it, and what your priorities will be. Of course, much of this kind of […]

24/01/2012

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Food for Thought

There was a couple who used to go to England to shop in the beautiful stores. They both liked antiques and pottery and especially teacups. This was their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. One day in this beautiful shop they saw a beautiful teacup. They said, “May we see that? We’ve never seen one quiet so […]

15/10/2011

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Clay Body Art and Body Casting

Imagine casting your gorgeous body in clay to capture special moments in your life such as prime fitness or pregnancy.

10/09/2011

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Cathy Lawley

Cathy Lawley is a clay artist, always has been and always will be. Cathy has been featured on television and in the media for earthy, whimsical art and raku clay firing. She is invited to display at galleries and art festivals throughout Queensland.  Fortunatley for locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast, Cathy is ready […]

06/09/2011

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