I'm Shasta Jade and I make ceramics from my home studio at Bells Beach, Victoria.

I came to pottery during a period of recovery from serious illness. I had stopped working as a vet and was looking for a happy distraction. Pottery brought me so much joy that before I knew it my garden shed was being converted into a studio and I was learning to use my first little kiln. Skip forward 5 or so years and I now have a bigger farm shed with plenty of space to explore, create and teach.

Here on the Surf Coast of Victoria we are fortunate to be surrounded by exceptionally beautiful cliffs, beaches, flora and fauna. I aim to bring the local environment into the pieces I make whether it be the shapes, textures or colours. Shasta Jade Ceramics have a strong natural element with soft colours, natural slips and sometimes raw or unglazed areas.

I enjoy exploring new techniques and am currently experimenting with wild clay and constructing a small wood fired kiln which I hope to fire with fallen branches from my property. To hear more about this and future adventures you can follow me @shasta.jade or visit on the Surf Coast Arts Trail weekend or by appointment. Thanks for stopping by!