Myles Happ
- Ceramics
- Pottery
Myles is a master potter having worked in the industry for over 35 years. Expect to see a year's worth of exciting new glaze across some new shaped mugs. Workshops available, please book online.
Studio Details
Happs Pottery + Icon Honey
749
Caves Road
Anniebrook
Opening Hours
- Sat 7 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sun 8 Sept10am - 4pm
- Mon 9 Sept10am - 4pm
- Tue 10 Sept10am - 4pm
- Wed 11 Sept10am - 4pm
- Thu 12 Sept10am - 4pm
- Fri 13 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sat 14 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sun 15 Sept10am - 4pm
- Mon 16 Sept10am - 4pm
- Tue 17 Sept10am - 4pm
- Wed 18 Sept10am - 4pm
- Thu 19 Sept10am - 4pm
- Fri 20 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sat 21 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sun 22 Sept10am - 4pm
From Dunsborough: 10kms along Caves Road – about 9 minutes, heading to Busselton. From Busselton: head to Dunsborough, see the Ramada Resort on the right, Flame Tree on the left; pass Chain Ave slow down and turn left in the driveway just before the 90km sign.
- Parking suitable for cars
- Parking suitable for buses
- Family friendly (suitable for children)
Open Studios is my opportunity to talk to the people who are specifically interested in pottery or ceramics and during the event, to connect with visiting potters, ceramicists and enthusiasts. It shows how strong our industry is.
For the last few years I'm really enjoying teaching my skills to other people. The interaction, after years of not having social contact, either working in my studio or as an apiarist is stimulating.
The lesson experiences which I’m thoroughly enjoying providing, are about people sharing time with their friends and family, being connected, having a laugh and creating something … in that order. I love watching people as they go from being all thumbs to getting close to centring, and then marvelling at what they have formed! It’s their work and they are chuffed with it. It’s not only the experience of the moment, when they receive their pots, they are reminded of their holiday or time together every time they look at it or hopefully, proudly use it!
With the increased interest in pottery in the community, I’ve enjoyed mentoring trainees and giving access to our studio to young people as well as those who are seeking some guidance. They bring enthusiasm and freshness, and try new things that I can help with technical advice and it encourages me to think further outside the box. This might be a few days of throwing practice and I provide tips as they go. It doesn’t cost anything but time on a wheel and they can grow from the experience.
In 2023 I spent time reflecting on glaze technology as I completed a course, and have come out the other side a lot more confident about what I’m doing as a chemist, though still observing how much more experimenting there is to go. It is always thrilling to open a kiln and see what tests look like. Thankfully, it more often a positive experience than not, and the feeling of anticipation hasn’t dissipated yet.
This Open Studios there will be old favourites, now classic and collectible, and a variety of pots in a wide range of these new glazes. Alongside our lesson experiences on offer, I hope to do offer a few evening master classes for intermediate or higher level potters.
Events
Adventures in Throwing a Bigger Bowl
Looking to throw a bigger bowl than you ever have made before? In this limited class experience, Myles will demonstrate throwing larger shapes and then assist you in finding a way to make your own. Your most successful bowl will be finished and fired in our wide range of lesson piece glazes. If you are happy with others, there is the opportunity to have them finished for an additional cost. We are renowned for being generous with clay. Session includes: 1 large finished bowl or 2 not so large bowls, grazing platter and wine Cost: $195 per person Bring your sense of humour and a friend! Suitable for the more experienced thrower but beginners can have a go! Book one of six spots for this session. Our regular schedule of throwing experiences are available to book on our website. $69 per person for 1.5 hours of throwing. www.happspottery.com.au
14 September 2024
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Book onlineAdventures in Throwing a Bigger Bowl
Looking to throw a bigger bowl than you ever have made before? In this limited class experience, Myles will demonstrate throwing larger shapes and then assist you in finding a way to make your own. Your most successful bowl will be finished and fired in our wide range of lesson piece glazes. If you are happy with others, there is the opportunity to have them finished for an additional cost. We are renowned for being generous with clay. Session includes: 1 large finished bowl or 2 not so large bowls, grazing platter and drinks Cost: $195 per person Bring your sense of humour and a friend! Suitable for the more experienced thrower but beginners can have a go! Book one of six spots for this session. Our regular schedule of throwing experiences are available to book on our website. $69 per person for 1.5 hours of throwing. www.happspottery.com.au
21 September 2024
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Book onlineAdventures in Hand Building
Choose your own adventure. In this workshop, Myles and Jacquie will guide you in making your own pots utilising a range of tools to make some of your own creations. You can try creating square dinner plates, small oval platters, and mugs. Your four most successful pots will be finished and fired in our wide range of lesson piece glazes. If there is time, we will also look at making other hand built objects. If you are happy with these, there is the opportunity to have them finished for an additional cost. We are renowned for being generous with clay. Session includes: 4 finished objects … grazing platter and wine Cost: $195 per person Bring your sense of humour and a friend! Suitable for beginners and more Book one of six spots for this session. Book one of six spots for this session. Our regular schedule of throwing experiences are available to book on our website. $69 per person for 1.5 hours of throwing. www.happspottery.com.au
15 September 2024
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm
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