Nicole James

There is something deeply satisfying about beginning with a simple piece of clay, shaping it by hand, and watching it transform through fire into something lasting and beautiful.

Nicole creates thoughtfully crafted ceramics for both everyday use and quiet enjoyment. Working primarily on the wheel with stoneware clays, her pieces balance function and form, designed to be lived with as much as admired. Her aesthetic leans toward classic silhouettes and refined glazes, occasionally lifted by touches of oxide brushwork that bring a sense of play and individuality.

Each piece reflects a commitment to simplicity, craftsmanship, and the enduring appeal of objects made slowly and with care.

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Nicole has been learning pottery since 2016. She studied under the guidance of Ray Cavill at Clayschool Brisbane from 2016 to 2021.

Nicole is currently an active member of the Canberra Potters’ Society, where she held a position on the Board from December 2022 until May 2026.

Prior to taking up pottery, Nicole was a textile designer and screen printer for ten years. She still dabbles in ink occasionally!

Nicole lives in Canberra, Australia.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS

November 2025 - Canberra Potters’ Society Members Exhibition

November 2024 - Canberra Potters’ Society Members Exhibition

November 2023 - Canberra Potters’ Society Members Exhibition

May 2023 - Clayschool Brisbane Alumni Exhibition

November 2022 - Canberra Potters’ Society Members Exhibition

November 2021 - Canberra Potters’ Society Members Exhibition

December 2020 - Clayschool Brisbane Summer Show

December 2019 - Clayschool Brisbane Summer Show

June 2019 - Clayschool Brisbane Winter Show

April 2019 - Australian Ceramics Triennale, Hobart, Pot Shop

December 2018 - Clayschool Brisbane Summer Show

June 2018 - Clayschool Brisbane Winter Show

December 2017 - Clayschool Brisbane Sumer Show