Ceramics with Simon

Next date: Saturday, 23 August 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Paint a Plate Workshop with Simon Locke.

In this 2 hour workshop, participants will paint a Simon the Potter plate that has been pre-made and bisque fired. Participants will consider their design and use underglazes to paint their plate. The plate will then be glaze fired and returned to RMOA within 3-4 weeks.

No experience necessary, this program is designed with beginners in mind. All materials provided.

Bookings

• Please book your ticket as early as possible to help us run the program sustainably and support our artist educators. A minimum number of ticket sales is required for each session to go ahead.
• When booking please check the date on the booking page as this class may sell out particular dates.

 

 

About Simon Locke

For the past six years, Locke has been refining his ceramic practice, creating work that is both decorative and functional. Locke is drawn to the interplay of pattern and form, with a particular love for spots and stripes—motifs that bring rhythm, contrast, and a sense of movement to his pieces.

Working from his home studio at Lily Creek, Locke explores the possibilities of clay, with spherical vessels as a recurring theme in his practice. Their rounded forms offer a sense of balance and continuity, while his surface designs celebrate decoration and craftsmanship. Whether bold or subtle, his pieces maintain the functionality that makes ceramics a part of everyday life.

Recognition as the winner of the 2024 Brigalow Arts Festival and a finalist in Ceramic Arts Queensland’s Siliceous competition in 2025 has affirmed Locke's commitment to his craft. As  his practice continues to evolve, he remains dedicated to creating ceramics that invite joy, curiosity, and connection through both their aesthetic appeal and their usefulness.

 

 

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