Coastal Claymakers MARCH Meet Up

Twice a year, Coastal Claymakers hosts a members Meet Up at Coffs Harbour TAFE which includes a demonstration by one of our members.

Coastal Claymakers March Meet at Coffs Harbour TAFE new ceramics studio (V Block)

Join us for our first Makers Meet Up for 2026 where Phil Greed is going to demonstrate textured slab box constuction using deflocculated slip technique.

Coastal Claymakers' Meet Ups aim to promote community connections and awareness of our creative ceramic community and a space where we can share our knowledge and expertise.

The new Coffs Harbour TAFE Ceramics Studio is located in V Block at the CHEC Campus. Check on this map of the campus to find V Block as it is not yet visible on Google Maps.

About Phil Greed:

Phil Greed is a renowned Coffs Coast ceramic artist and teacher where he has been living since 1983. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Ceramic Design) Degree from Caulfield Institute of Technology and has been a maker and teacher of ceramics for over 40 years. Phil creates both functional and sculptural work which is often characterized by its exploration of textures, forms, colours, and rhythms influenced by the convergence of elemental energies of earth, water, fire, and wind. His recent work, "calx_what goes around (2025)," was recognized as the winner of the $5000 Coffs Coast Artist Award in STILL: National Still Life Award 2025.

Phil is a founding member of Coastal ClayMakers Inc., which promotes the study of ceramics through lectures, discussions, excursions, projects, and practical workshops. Phil's artistic contributions have been recognized with the Coffs Coast Artist Award, and he continues to inspire and educate through his work and community involvement.

This is a Coastal Claymakers members event. We always welcome new members and you can join via this link.

Check out Phil's instagram: @phil_greed_ceramics

Phil working in his Safety Beach studio creating patterned slabs made from slip.