Tony Nankervis worked in the Lismore area of New South Wales. He exhibited with Owen Rye and Chester Nealie.Woodfired ceramic form by Tony Nankervis. Gift of the Artisttony nankervis, jan feder memorial collection, ceramics, jan feder, woodfire, gippsland campus, churchill, jan feder memorial ceramics collection

Jan FEDER ( - 1981) Jan Feder is an alumna of Federation University having studied ceramics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education (now Federation Univesity Gippsland campus). Jan Feder was respected by all students for her diligence and technical ability. Her tragic death in 1981 evoked an immediate response from her peers for a memorial. Students discussed a number of memorial options, such as funds for equipment, scholarships and awards. The decision to commence a collection was made based on the idea that all future students culd benefit from the availability of a collection, whereas only a very few individuals could benefit from a scholarship. Students immediately set about raising money by selling 'seconds' called 'Junque Sales'. a total of $760.00 was raised and the first two works purchased were by Victor Greenaway and Victoria Howlett. Ceramic works were purchased from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught at the Gippsland Campus. The Artist in Residendence Program assisted the collection, with many resident artists conrtibuting to the Collection (ie Robin Welch, Anna Zamorska, Sandy Brown), as well as international guests. Ceramic events such as 'Strzelecki Spotkanie 1984' and 'Woodfire 86' also resulted on major contributions to the collection. Three lidded pots by Jan Feder made in 1981.jan feder, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, ceramics, gippsland campus, alumni, casserole

Jan FEDER Born Barmera, South Australia Jan Feder was a student at the Gippsland Centre of Art and Design in the 1980s. She had started studying ceramics in Adelaide, deciding to continue here study at Churchill under Hedley Potts' tutelage after moving to Strezlecki. In her final year Jan was an on-campus weekday resident to save on the travel time. This work is part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection which was amassed with funds raised by Jan Feder's student peers at the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design in the mid 1980s after Jan Feder passed away. Although many of the works are donated the intention of the collection was to purchase from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught at the Churchill Campus. A group of ceramic vessels by Jan Feder, an alumna of the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design (GCAD). After her death in the mid 1980s her student peers amassed funds to create a memorial collection. jan feder, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, alumni, ceramics

John ROJO A Post Graduate Student at the Gippsland Centre of Art and Design. Wheelthrown woodfired earthernware urn.john rojo, ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, earthernware

Peter CORSER Peter Corser was a Diploma Student at Gippsland Campus.Stoneware bottles, wood fired with glaze from burning plyash.ceramics, gippsland campus, peter corser, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, alumni, woodfire

Grant FINCK Grant Finck graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1991. He started a professional career as a sculptor and ceramicist in the late 1970s, From 1993 Finck coordinated and was a design participant in a regionally based urban design program. From 1996 he has completed a substantial number of public sculpture commissions. In 1987 Grant Finck has a solo exhibition at the Switchback Gallery, Churchill.Earthernware dry glaze orb pot.ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, grant finck, churchill

“My main aim is to develop a sense of understanding in the mystery of the human condition, both in the reality of life and the spirituality of death. My work uses figurative imagery, both painterly and sculptural in the ceramic medium.” (http://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=34)Giuseppe RANERI (1959- ) Born Italy Giuseppe Raneri completed a Bachelor of Arts in Ceramic Design in 1982, followed by a residency at the Meat Market Craft Centre before travelling extensively overseas. Upon his return to Australia he set up his own studio in Fitzroy from 1988-1997. His work includes colourful hand-painted tablewareCeramic candlestick with majolica decoration. ceramics, gippsland campus, giuseppi raneri, jan feder memorial ceramics collection

Christine PERKSTwo handbuilt majolica cats with on-glaze painted and woodfired earthernware.christine perks, majolica, ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, cats

Jillaine HURRELL This work is part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection which was amassed with funds raised by Jan Feder's student peers at the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design in the mid 1980s after Jan Feder passed away. Although many of the works are donated the intention of the collection was to purchase from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught at the Churchill Campus. A collection of raku-fired stoneware, wheel thrown and altered bottles with dry glaze decoration. jan feder memorial ceramics collection, raku, bottles, ceramics, gippsland campus

Wheelthrown hand decorated stoneware platter with Shino glaze.christopher headley, ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus

As a potter I enjoy the fluidity of the clay and the ability to create beautiful forms from this plastic, sensuous material. It is a journey of discovery especially using local clays and materials to create timeless artifacts. The process of making an object from a fluid material, applying a liquid glaze then firing these works in a wood fired kiln for 45 hours is still fascinating to me. The magic of the results can be both exhilarating and disappointing. (https://www.yarramcourthousegallery.com/calendar-of-exhibitions, accessed 09 July 2021) In 1982, I moved to the Tarra Valley in South Gippsland to build a house, studio and gallery. My main passion at the time was wood fired pottery. I was fascinated with the natural colours and unpredictability of the process. This lifestyle means long hours of work, many failures and a life of poverty. Having a young family meant I had to supplement my income working as a teacher. Wood fired pottery is ancient and seldom practiced art form. The beauty of wood firing is that nature has its way with manmade articles and it is this combination that makes each one of these works totally individual and impossible to reproduce. All works have been fired in a tunnel style wood fired kiln and a down draught wood kiln. The use of terrasigilata sourced from local clays and materials and traditional Japanese glazes help to create highly individual pots that are unique. The use of native hardwood for firing the kiln and creating ash glazes also gives the work a special quality. Many works have been fired multiple times. The use of seaweed and shells help to give each of these ceramic works a luminous natural beauty. These pieces have their imperfections the same as human beings who withstand the rigors of time. These pots are not always perfect, but it is these imperfections that make them individual, unique and intrinsically special. My kilns are like a painter’s palette: they allow me to paint the surfaces of my pots with flame and colour. I love the subtle qualities of the local clays and I have experimented with many types of clay from the local area. Kiln firing can be between 30 to 100 hours. The movement of the flames, the incredible colour variation and the unexpected results make this demanding process rewarding when all goes well. When purchasing my work you are purchasing part of me and 45 years of passion, creativity and individuality. (https://www.yarramcourthousegallery.com/calendar-of-exhibitions, accessed 09 July 2021) John ROJO John Rojo was a Post Graduate Student at the Gippsland campus.Ceramic pot.ceramics, gippsland campus, alumni, john rojo, jan feder memorial ceramics collection

Penny SCOTT Penny Scott was a Post Graduate student in Ceramics at Gippsland Campus. Ceramic low salt fired ceramic form on a tripod stand.ceramics, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, penny scott, alumni

Heather HUTCHINSON Heather Hutchinson was a Post Graduate student in Ceramics at Gippsland Campus. Ceramic salt fired ceramic form.ceramics, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, alumni, heather hutchinson

Framed bookplate featuring some mythical creatures.jack ayerbe, bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust

Bookplate featuring mythical creatures.jack ayerbe, bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust

Framed bookplate featuring a woman diving under water.bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust, edwin jewell

Bruce STEWART A Diploma Student in Ceramics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education from 1977 to 1979. Jan Feder is an alumna of Federation University having studied ceramics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education (now Federation University Gippsland campus). Jan Feder was respected by all students for her diligence and technical ability. Her tragic death in 1981 evoked an immediate response from her peers for a memorial. Students discussed a number of memorial options, such as funds for equipment, scholarships and awards. The decision to commence a collection was made based on the idea that all future students could benefit from the availability of a collection, whereas only a very few individuals could benefit from a scholarship. Students immediately set about raising money by selling 'seconds' called 'Junque Sales'. A total of $760.00 was raised and the first two works purchased were by Victor Greenaway and Victoria Howlett. Ceramic works were purchased from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught at the Gippsland Campus. The Artist in Residence Program assisted the collection, with many resident artists contributing to the Collection (ie Robin Welch, Anna Zamorska, Sandy Brown), as well as international guests. Ceramic events such as 'Strzelecki Spotkanie 1984' and 'Woodfire 86' also resulted on major contributions to the collection. Salt-glazed pots. Presented to the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramic Collection by Bruce Stewart jan feder memorial collection, jan feder, ceramics, gippsland campus, artwork, artist, bruce stewart, alumni

David BRADSHAW (b. 1949- ) Press moulded and hand decorated ceramic platter.ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus

Larrel KANE A Diploma Student at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education. This item is a part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection. Jan Feder is an alumna of Federation University having studied ceramics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education (now Federation University Gippsland campus). Jan Feder was respected by all students for her diligence and technical ability. Her tragic death in 1981 evoked an immediate response from her peers for a memorial. Students discussed a number of memorial options, such as funds for equipment, scholarships and awards. The decision to commence a collection was made based on the idea that all future students could benefit from the availability of a collection, whereas only a very few individuals could benefit from a scholarship. Students immediately set about raising money by selling 'seconds' called 'Junque Sales'. a total of $760.00 was raised and the first two works purchased were by Victor Greenaway and Victoria Howlett. Ceramic works were purchased from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught at the Gippsland Campus. The Artist in Residence Program assisted the collection, with many resident artists contributing to the Collection (ie Robin Welch, Anna Zamorska, Sandy Brown), as well as international guests. Ceramic events such as 'Strzelecki Spotkanie 1984' and 'Woodfire 86' also resulted on major contributions to the collection. Earthernware Sculpure with hand thrown element. Gift of the Artist Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collectionjan feder memorial collection, ceramics, jan feder, woodfire, churchill, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, alumni

Stephen CUTTHILL Stephen Cuthill was a potter from Gippsland, Victoria, who exhibited works at the Churchill Switchback Gallery in the 1980s. His mark is an impressed 'Cuthill'. Salt Glazed Bottle with titanium slip glaze Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collectionjan feder memorial collection, ceramics, woodfire, churchill, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, steven cuthilt, salt glaze, stephen cutthill

Stephen CUTHILL Stephen Cuthill was a diploma graduate from the Gippsland Centre of Art and Design (GCAD), and was later a tutor. He exhibited works at the Churchill Switchback Gallery iduring the 1980s. His mark is an impressed 'Cuthill' or an impressed stamp 'Stephen Cuthill"A salt glazed bottle with titanium slip glaze.jan feder memorial ceramics collection, salt glaze, alumni, stephen cuthill

jan feder memorial ceramics collection, peter william, raku

Professor Vernon PATRICK Professor Vernon Patrick was a visiting artist to the Gippsland Campus. In 2018 he was listed as an Emeritus Professor of the California State University.Tall glazed ceramic vesselvernon patrick, gippsland campus, churchill, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, stoneware

Four blackware slabsjan feder memorial ceramics collection, blackware, virginia jones

Virginia JONES A ceramic and installation artist, Virgina Between 2002 and 2005 Virgina Jones was the recipient of a Post Graduate Scholarship from Southern Cross University Postgraduate Scholarship from 2002 and 2005 .Blackware sculpturejan feder memorial ceramics collection, blackware, virginia jones

Blackware sculpturejan feder memorial ceramics collection, blackware

Kim Batty was a Diploma Student at the Gippsland Centre for Art and DesignFluted glazed vessel with Natural Flyash Glazingkim batty, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, alumni

Glazed ceramic platter with crazing.jan feder memorial ceramics collection, peter corser, ceramics

Copper flarejan feder memorial ceramics collection, peter corser, ceramics