Responsive Materiality – Exploring the Role of Matter in Sustainable Approaches to Clay
A Slow Clay Forum with Claire Ellis, Colin Hopkins and Steph Wallace
As part of the 2025 Melbourne Design Week, Slow Clay Centre presents a thought-provoking forum on sustainability in ceramics. This event brings together three ceramic artists—Claire Ellis, Colin Hopkins, and Steph Wallace—whose practices challenge conventional approaches to materiality and sustainability.
Claire Ellis, fresh from a residency at the Jingdezhen Taoxichuan Art Center in China, will share insights into transforming industrial waste into ceramics. Colin Hopkins, following his three-month residency in Shigaraki, Japan, will discuss his innovative use of local materials and experimental ceramic techniques. Steph Wallace responds directly to the landscape of Ballarat, reflecting on the environmental impact of ongoing gold mining.
The discussion is presented in conjunction with Clay Matters and will be moderated by Clay Matters member and ceramic artist, Amelia Black, and will explore material reuse, environmental impact, and creative adaptation in ceramics.
Event Details
Sunday 18 May
3 – 5:30 pm
Venue: Slow Clay Centre, 13 Keele St, Collingwood, Victoria
Bookings: $25 Earlybird (book before April 4 ), $25 (concession), $28 Normal (See booking button below or left)Bookings via www.slowclay.com
Join this rare chance to hear from three wonderful artists about their latest work!
Note: If we have to re-schedule for any reason we will offer a full refund. No refunds if you cancel, sorry, but feel free to gift to a friend. Please wear a mask if you have any symptoms.
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