Reid Pottery

Ian and Christine Reid

Potter and Glazer

 

Ian Reid has been crafting pottery for more than forty years, beginning his journey in Brisbane before moving to Montville Pottery. After three years there, he spent eighteen years at Flaxton Garden’s Pottery, where he met Christine, who joined as a glazer and decorator.

 

Ian handcrafts each piece on the wheel using fine white stoneware clay or iron-bearing clay. For more than twenty-five years, Christine has transformed Ian’s creations into canvases, painting vibrant sceneries and abstract designs with a variety of glazes. Ian enhances his works with ancient Japanese ‘Shino’ and Chinese ‘Chun’ gl, incorporating wood ash to achieve beauty and simplicity.

 

Focusing primarily on fine white stoneware sourced from Australia, Ian throws the clay while Christine employs a glaze-on-glaze technique with both traditional and contemporary glazes. They utilise a gas kiln to fire their pottery at 1300 degrees Celsius in a smoked atmosphere, which deepens the colours beautifully.

 

Located on a small acreage in Dulong, Queensland, the Reid Pottery, mud brick gallery, and home have been their haven for almost twenty years. During this time, they have cultivated many trees, fostering a sanctuary for local wildlife. Their goals include continuing to plant, create pottery in their beautiful surroundings, and cherish time with family and friends while squeezing in some travel.