Our story
15 flowers street
North Queensland Potters Association is a warm and welcoming space for professional, hobby and novise potters who all share a passion for clay.
The association was established in 1972 and is managed by a volunteer committee that is electced by members every twelve months at our Annual General Meeting.
Our aim is to promote pottery throughout North Queensland and act as a catalyst for the pottery community in the region. Our studio is well equipped and provides a creative environment where members and students pottery skills are nurtured.
We love welcoming new students and members to our association!
The studio
let's create
Our lovely studio suits both wheel throwing and handbuilding and boasts a range of both electric and gas kilns. We have indoor and outdoor spaces allowing for various activities, including raku and soda firings.
Our studio is available for students and members.
Equipment includes:
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13 Venco wheels
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large slab roller
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gas kilns x 3
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electric kilns x 3
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multiple work stations
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extruders x 2
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and more...
Our President
2025-2026
Margaret Crawford
Margaret has been a visual artist for over 25 years. Since 2010 her main focus has been on pottery, exploring a wide range of techniques along the way. She is especially drawn to handbuilding and decorating functional ware, though she occasionally makes a few sculptural pieces.
She became a member of NQPA in 2013 and has been on the committee for a number of years. This is Margaret's first time serving as President and we are so proud to have her leading us this time.
"It is a privilege to be part of a club that has been going strong for over 54 years. I am fortunate to have a great team working alongside me, which makes my role much easier and enjoyable. My hope is that, together, we can continue to build a strong and thriving club.
A large portion of our funds is directed towards the ongoing repair and maintenance of the club. However, there are a couple of projects I would really like to see come to fruition in 2026 – specifically, transforming the back courtyard and the front parking area into a more usable space for our members."
The team
our committee
2025-2026
Committee members:
President: Margaret Crawford
Vice President: Edward O'Brien
Secretary: Nathan Mark
Assistant Secretary: Denine Mark
Treasurer: Susan Hatherall
Assistant Treasurer: Louise Watson
General Members: Daniel White, Fiona Banner, Susie Renton
Sub-committee members:
Keeper of Kilns: Mark Luton
Clay Supplies: Daniel White
Librarian: Louise Watson
Newsletter: Denine Mark
Shopkeeper: Louise Vella-Cox
Social Media: Megan Marano, Abbey Bryce
Website: Charlotte Johansson
Collection: vacant
