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Manuela Ferstl is a local ceramic artist. Her pottery journey started at her local high school, continuing through to completing a Bachelors in Arts Degree in ceramic design at Caulfield Institute of Technology.

Whilst majoring in the Raku firing process, Manuela explores other alternative surface textures. She loves coarse & beautiful robust clays fired at a high temperature in a 4 burner LPG gas kiln.

Manuela is most passionate about creating one-off sculptural forms which are either wheel-thrown, hand-built, or made from a combination of both. Sometimes almost appearing morphed into caricatures with personalities. Manuela then enjoys bringing those forms to life by adding various combinations of glazes to the surfaces or playing around, altering glaze recipes to gain raw, rich earthy tones.

Examples of Manuela's work