River Ceramics

Jolene Hewison, a passionate ceramicist from Margaret River, Western Australia, shares her journey into ceramics, specializing in sgraffito, and her evolving style inspired by nature.

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Jan 11, 2024 — 2 min read

Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: Jolene Hewison
Location: Margaret River, Western Australia
Photo Credits ©Samira Damirova @samsfoodiegoods & Jolene Hewison

I am a ceramicist and ceramic artist. I have converted what was previously my design office into a muddy little studio, to delve into wheel throwing, hand building, firing, glazing and decorating a range of ceramic works. I regret that I hadn’t yet committed to this pursuit at the time we designed and built our home, but my lovely partner Paul is currently constructing an extra studio space for me.

Our home is in the beautiful regional town of Margaret River, Western Australia. Before we moved here, I had been visiting the area from my hometown further south since I was in my teenage years, because of the gorgeous scenery, cultural opportunities and interesting people. It is a wonderful place to raise kids, surrounded by nature and lots of lovely families.

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