Yackandandah - John Dermer Pottery
John Dermer OAM Kirbys Flat Pottery is a working pottery and studio gallery located approximately 5 km south of Yackandandah in north-east Victoria.
Established in 1974, the pottery is renowned for the distinctive salt-glazed ceramics created by internationally recognised Australian potter John Dermer.
Visitors can explore a gallery displaying examples of his earlier and contemporary work, with ceramic pieces also available for purchase.
John Dermer:
John Dermer is one of Australia's most accomplished ceramic artists, with more than five decades of experience as a professional potter.
His work is represented in galleries, museums and private collections in Australia and overseas, including important public buildings such as Parliament House in Canberra.
In 2019, the National Gallery of Victoria presented a retrospective exhibition celebrating his work.
He received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2023.
Pottery and Studio Gallery:
The pottery is particularly known for salt-glazing, a specialised ceramic technique involving extremely high kiln temperatures.
Salt introduced during the firing process reacts with the clay surface to create distinctive colours, textures and patterns.
The resulting pieces range from artistic sculptural forms to functional ceramics and tableware.
The studio gallery includes examples of Dermer's work from different periods of his career, allowing visitors to appreciate the development of his pottery.
Ceramic pieces and selected giftware are available for purchase.
Visiting the Gallery:
Kirbys Flat Pottery is located in an attractive rural setting with gardens and views across the Yackandandah Valley.
The gallery is generally open on weekends, with visits outside the advertised hours available by arrangement.
The published opening hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to 5pm. The gallery is closed on public holidays.
Visitors should check current arrangements before travelling, particularly if making a special trip to the pottery.
Facilities:
- Pottery studio gallery
- Displays of ceramic artwork
- Pottery and giftware for purchase
- Car parking
- Rural garden surroundings
- Views across the Yackandandah Valley
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Cost:
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Review:
John Dermer Pottery is a worthwhile attraction for visitors interested in art, ceramics and traditional craftsmanship.
The gallery provides an opportunity to see the work of a highly accomplished Australian artist in the rural environment where his pottery has operated for decades.
The salt-glazing technique is particularly interesting because of the distinctive surfaces and colours created during firing.
Families with older children who enjoy art and creative activities may find the displays appealing, although the attraction is primarily an art gallery rather than a hands-on children's activity.
The attractive gardens and rural setting add to the appeal of a visit.
For families exploring Yackandandah and the surrounding district, Kirbys Flat Pottery provides an interesting alternative to the area's historic buildings and bushwalks.
Location
225 Kirbys Flat Road, Yackandandah 3749 View Map
✆ 0417 220 025
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Web Links
→ www.johndermer.com.au
