Today Rora and Jane discuss putting their work into the world. When do you do it? Where do you do it? How do you do it? Deep dives into markets, galleries, art prizes and more.

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Jane @jane.orme.pottery

In this episode we have the privilege to speak to two amazing artists - Shannon Garson & Sarah Rayner! Both women live and work on beautiful Jinibara Country (Maleny and surrounds) in Regional Queensland (in the background you can hear the local birds squawking/chirping and leaves rustling.)

It's a long rich chat. We cover so many great topics - clay origin stories, working from a home studio, finding your voice, artist statements, importance of community, and the power of critique.

Shannon Garson
https://www.instagram.com/shannongarson/
https://www.shannongarsonporcelain.com.au/
Shannon is running the next creative voyage in July in Maleny. Find out more here -https://creativevoyagemaleny.com/

Sarah Rayner
https://www.instagram.com/sarah.rayner/
https://www.sarahrayner.com.au/
Sarah is represented by Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert https://gallerysallydancuthbert.com/

Though we better add a glossary for a couple of term we mentioned...
Terra sig - Terra sigillata is a very smooth, lustrous coating of clay which resembles a glaze and is virtually waterproof.
NEIS (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) - a government funded program supporting new small business owners. It's still happening https://www.dewr.gov.au/new-business-assistance-neis

Today we are at Rora's place and we are taking a deep dive into Kilns! Rora has a Gas Kiln and Jane has an Electric Kiln, we both got them second hand and have had our challenges. We are no experts, just sharing what we have learnt along the way.

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Rora @aurora_elwell
Jane @jane.orme.pottery