Tag Archives: Ceramics

I’m an Etsy finalist…..

Posted on 25/05/2016 by Elisa Bartels

You read it correctly. I had to read it 4 times before I believed that my shop been chosen as finalist in the ETSY AWARDS!!!!! An esteemed panel of judges will be judging the overall winner in each category but there is … Continue reading →

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Nobody warns you…

Posted on 22/11/2015 by Elisa Bartels

that choosing to be in a creative industry can be hell. Okay, maybe they did but I wasn’t going to listen because I was born to be a maker. In a creative business there are no regular hours or pay cheque and definitely … Continue reading →

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Retrospective….

Posted on 30/09/2015 by Elisa Bartels

If you will permit me I wish to indulgence is a small act of hubris. In my kitchen there is a small bowl which is in constant use. This was one of the very first ceramic objects I made back … Continue reading →

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Fire Away (no need to dial 000)…..

Posted on 12/05/2015 by Elisa Bartels

It was a miserable wet Sunday in Sydney and the perfect day for firing my kiln for the first time. As many long time readers of my blog will know this has been a long time coming. I bought this kiln … Continue reading →

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Feeding the beast…

Posted on 26/03/2015 by Elisa Bartels

When you are an artist running a creative business you wear many hats. Some of them exciting – making floating mosaics and blackfired vessels and other onerous but necessary. One of those task is feeding the beast that is social media. This … Continue reading →

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MYOP

Posted on 02/03/2015 by Elisa Bartels

Promises. Some people make lists to keep them on track. They write down each item on a ‘to do’ list and meticulously tick them off upon completion. I am one of those people right up to the point where I reach … Continue reading →

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#clayeverywednesday

Posted on 19/02/2015 by Elisa Bartels

Since I started down this muddy road I am always being asked questions about my work and the processes involved in creating my pieces. So I’ve decided to start instagramming at #clayeverywednesday. I think the title is quite self explanatory. … Continue reading →

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Chipping Away…..

Posted on 25/11/2014 by Elisa Bartels

Everyone has heard the quote “A pictures tells a thousand words” and no more is that true than in the modern world where as a creative person your calling card are the images you send to prospective clients. These are … Continue reading →

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Unearth Your Local Potter – Come and visit me.

Posted on 08/08/2014 by Elisa Bartels

Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August 2014 10am – 4pm Below is The Australian Ceramics Association press release for this upcoming fantastic event. This year I have decided to take part and open my studio all weekend. Makers, myself included, … Continue reading →

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It has been a feast….

Posted on 22/07/2014 by Elisa Bartels

of publicity for me of late. First the Manly Daily popped me into Thursday lifestyle section; the Paredes Online wrote an article about me  and now I have to send a big fat thank you to Vicki at the Australian … Continue reading →

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