"Fired Earth" Exhibition Next on Herring Island

 The Valley Potters exhibition of contemporary ceramics runs from 11 February to 26 February 2023 - see the details below.

ceramics by Betty Mitlan

"Fired Earth"

The exhibition will be opened

Between 12 and 2pm on
11 February 2023

The exhibition is open from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm on the weekends of

11, 12 | 18, 19 | 25, 26 February

The Valley Potters look forward to meeting you at the exhibition.

‘Fired Earth' we feel is very fitting for Valley Potters Inc exhibition at
Herring Island, the range of beautiful ceramic artworks, many which are pit
fired, are created by our wonderful clay community to be shared with the
public.

Each of the thirteen exhibiting artists derives inspiration for their work from different places, such as their surroundings, their loves, their passions and their imagination. As each pair of hands has different experiences and works with the malleable clay in their own way, each piece is unique and holds a piece of the artists DNA and soul within it.

This exhibition is made up of works from Valley Potters artists and includes sculptural, functional and decorative pieces. The artists use a variety of making and firing techniques to create their work including hand building, wheel throwing, primitive firing, gas and electric firing.

Valley Potters Inc. began in 1978 and have drawn members from across Victoria of varying backgrounds, ages and experience. They pride themselves to be inclusive of new and old members alike. They exhibit and hold workshops throughout the year, open to all members.

It is a true pleasure for our group to be a part of the Herring Island Summer Festival once again, and to showcase the collection of so many talented local ceramic artists.

Bernadette Skinner,
Exhibition Officer
exhibitions@valleypotters.org.au

Herring Island Summer Arts Festival 2023

 The eighteenth Herring Island Summer Arts Festival will launch on Saturday 14th January 2023 with the opening of the Association of Sculptors of Victoria exhibition "Connection". 

Below is your invitation to the entire festival - an invitation to visit the Island each weekend to enjoy a complete and varied program of arts in the tranquil environment of Herring Island.

The artists look forward to greeting you at each exhibition.

Herring Island has lost a friend

Simon in 2016

Herring Island has lost a friend – Simon Fitzpatrick who operated the punt service to Herring Island has passed away.

These words from his colleagues at Parks Victoria:

“Simon worked with us at Burnley as the Punt operator for close to 10 years, the earliest season I have him working is back in 2012. He was a constant at Burnley for a long time, nothing was ever an issue, he took a lot of pride in his work and he really cared for Herring Island its friends group members and the Arts festival.

Welcome to Herring Island

Simon also did some time with Shaun and the team at Williamstown as a Penguin Ranger, making sure that the Little Penguins were safe and that the people who flocked to see them had a wonderful experience.

Duck companion

I will remember Simon as always being there to help when anybody needed it, making friends with a duck that used to ride around on the Punt with him, talking to everyone and really listening to their stories. He was a calming presence and I know a lot of people will miss him when they take the Punt to Herring Island.”

the punt service from Como Landing to Herring Island

Deepest sympathy to Simon’s family and friends in this time of loss.