Made slowly, on purpose
No batch timelines here. Each piece is made by one pair of hands, from raw material to finished work, so it gets the time and attention it needs.
Handbuilding
Coils and slabs shaped into one-of-a-kind forms, no two pieces alike.
Stoneware clay
Durable, food-safe stoneware that holds up to everyday use in your home.
Glaze mixing
Small-batch glazes mixed by hand for subtle variations you won't find in mass production.
Kiln firing
Each piece fired and cooled on its own schedule, never rushed to keep a quota.
Surface texture
Carved lines and pressed details give every surface a quiet, tactile character.
Finished by hand
Waxing, sanding, and final touches done slowly, by hand, before anything leaves the studio.
Twelve handcrafted pieces, one small studio
A look at what leaves the Hervey Bay studio. Each piece one-of-a-kind, each shaped start to finish by hand.
What Hervey Bay is saying about DArt Place
Local art lovers in Hervey Bay have welcomed the handmade pieces from Dianne's studio. Here's what early collectors tell us.
Beautiful handcrafted pieces that bring real character to our home. You can see the care in every detail. A wonderful local find.
Local Collectors
Hervey Bay residents
Made by hand for your home
Share your idea and Dianne will shape it into a one-of-a-kind piece. Commissions welcome, inquiries answered quickly.