Bernadette Skinner
Bernadette Skinner is a Melbourne-based ceramic artist whose practice embodies a deep connection to material, form, and function. Her journey with clay began in earnest in 2018 when she acquired her own kiln, igniting a passion that has since flourished into a distinctive and evolving body of work .
Skinner’s ceramics are celebrated for their elegant simplicity and tactile appeal. She often works with black clay, crafting lidded crystalline vessels that highlight her refined aesthetic and technical skill . Her popular handmade and hand-painted pottery collections, including functional pieces like keep cups, reflect a balance between utility and artistry .
Rooted in a love for the handmade and a commitment to craftsmanship, Bernadette Skinner continues to shape a thoughtful and resonant ceramic practice that engages both the senses and the imagination.
🏆 Thrown Award
Highlighting excellence in wheel-thrown ceramics.
Criteria: Recognises skilled manipulation of clay on the wheel to produce finely crafted, balanced forms that also convey expression, narrative, or emotion.

Crystalline glaze on stoneware and porcelain



Crystalline glaze on stoneware and porcelain
