Where It All Began
The Story Behind Our Freshwater Glaze
A Glaze Born from Summer by the Sea
There’s something about summer by the sea that stays with you. The warmth of the sun on your skin, salt in your hair, slow mornings, and sandy feet. That feeling — relaxed, textured, golden — is what inspired our Freshwater Glaze.
When I moved from Western Australia to Freshwater Beach, I was chasing sunshine — but I found something deeper. Like Perth, Freshwater had a slower vibe than other parts of Sydney. A little pocket of calm where life moved gently — barefoot, sun-drenched, and full of light.
It was there, in that rhythm of early swims and long coastal walks, that I first discovered pottery. Freshwater was where it all began. I’d spend my days soaking in the summer palette — seafoam greens, sandy neutrals, stormy blues — and my evenings throwing clay, completely captivated by the process.
The Palette of the Coastline
The coastline became my muse. I knew I wanted to create a glaze that captured that feeling:
• The softness of worn stone
• The shimmer of a tidepool
• The lightness of summer mornings
It took dozens of tests to get there — some too pale, some too glossy. But we kept going, layering and experimenting until it felt right.
What makes this glaze even more special is that it didn’t just spark a collection — it started a whole studio.
What began as a quiet hobby shared on Instagram slowly took on a life of its own. Strangers started reaching out, asking to buy these Freshwater Glaze cups. I wrapped and posted each one from my kitchen bench, not knowing I was laying the foundation for what would become The Sunshine Collective. A simple love of clay and coastal light, shared cup by cup, became the beginning of everything.
Introducing: The Freshwater Glaze
Our Freshwater Glaze is the result. It’s reactive, coastal, and never quite the same twice — just like the ocean it’s inspired by.
Each cup is thrown by hand in our Northern Beaches studio, where the waves are always just a few streets away. They’re glazed, fired, sanded, and wrapped with care — made to bring that summer feeling into your hands, whether it’s the height of January or the middle of winter.
More Than a Vessel
So when you wrap your hands around a Freshwater cup, know this: it’s more than a vessel. It’s a little piece of the coast.
A little piece of summer — made to be sipped, savoured, and lived slowly.
Introducing our Handmade Ceramic Noodle Bowl, in our pottery studio nestled in the Northern Beaches.
These bowls emanate a unique charm, showcasing the seamless blend of form and function.
Dimensions 14cm x 8 cm.
Take a piece of the ocean with you wherever you go with our Freshwater Glaze Cup. Handcrafted in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, this stunning ceramic cup showcases our signature glaze, inspired by the breathtaking blue oceans and pristine white sands of the coast. Each piece is individually hand-glazed, ensuring unique variations that make every cup a one-of-a-kind treasure.
Its coastal elegance adds a unique touch to your kitchenware collection, making it a perfect addition for beach lovers and pottery enthusiasts alike. Designed for everyday use, this dishwasher-safe cup combines functionality with charm, ensuring easy maintenance and lasting beauty.
Plus, it conveniently fits a 9cm silicone lid, making it ideal for travel.
Elevate your drinkware with this exquisite piece that captures the essence of the sea!
Bring a touch of coastal serenity to your table with our handcrafted Freshwater Glaze Pasta Bowl. Inspired by the crystal-clear waters and soft, sandy shores of Sydney’s Freshwater Beach, this bowl features a soothing blend of soft blues, gentle aquas, and warm neutral tones. Each piece is carefully hand-glazed, creating unique variations that reflect the movement and beauty of the ocean.
Generously sized, this bowl is perfect for hearty pastas, fresh salads, or nourishing grain bowls. Both food safe and dishwasher safe, it combines everyday functionality with natural, coastal-inspired elegance — making it a timeless addition to your home.
Dimensions: 21cm diameter x 4.5cm height
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