The Studio
Where ideas take form
The Studio
From Coast to Clay
The work often begins beyond the studio - along the coastline, in the shapes, textures and details found by the sea. Back in the studio, those influences are interpreted through clay, evolving into functional ceramics and sculptural works, each shaped and finished by hand on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Made Slowly, By Hand
Every piece moves through a considered process of forming, refining, drying, firing and glazing. Depending on the work, that process can unfold over weeks or even months, with time between each stage allowing the clay to dictate the pace. It's a process that can't be rushed, one where the marks of the hand and natural variations in clay become part of the finished piece.
Northern Beaches, Sydney
Behind the finished piece
Benches are rarely clear, shelves are filled with pieces at every stage of the process. There are glaze tests, experiments, half-formed ideas and always something new underway. Not everything works the first time, pieces crack, glazes behave unexpectedly and ideas change along the way. It's all part of working with clay, and often where the most interesting pieces begin.
Beyond the Studio
Pottery Wheel Hire
Bring your pottery projects to life at your own pace. Hire a professional pottery wheel and enjoy the freedom to create from your own space.
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Private Workshops & Parties
Get creative with clay in our Northern Beaches studio. From intimate gatherings to celebrations and corporate events, enjoy a hands-on experience designed to bring people together.
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A look inside Brookvale
The Sunshine Collective began with a belief that the objects we interact with every day can be both functional and beautiful.
Phone
Studio
2/73 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale
Mon–Fri: shop coming soon
Sat & Sun: Manly Markets, 9am–4:30pm
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Come find us
Drop by the studio, catch us at Manly Markets, or send a message, we'd love to hear from you.