Ri Van Veen is a ceramic artist specialising in Raku and alternative firings, living and working on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Wathaurong peoples in Bacchus Marsh, Australia.
2026 - A BUSY START - WHATS COMING UP!
BOOKING LINKS BELOW!
RISE UP 2026 - The Marching Women's journey continues...
CREATE ART TO CREATE CHANGE - The Rise Up Project will create Community, Connection and Art while providing Awareness and Funds for Domestic Violence Agencies and Projects that support Victims of Domestic Violence.
No experience is necessary to participate in these workshops in Bacchus Marsh.
During two 90 minutes classes you will create two ‘Marching Women’ sculptures (some background information about this form and its place in this project can be found here) from clay. One is for you to keep and the other one to donate for sale in the ‘Rise Up’ Exhibition (date and venue to be confirmed). Proceeds from the sale will go to Domestic Violence Agencies and Projects to support victims of Domestic Violence.
Have Fun, Learn, Connect, Create, be part of something Wonderful and Exhibit your ‘Marching Woman’ sculpture as part of a large installation and help raise FUNDS to support Victims of Domestic Violence.
Cost for the workshop is $60 (+small booking fee)
Rise Up 2026 is supported by a Moorabool Shire Community Grant.
Class/session times below
Group 1.
Tuesday April 14 & 21 from 7pm - 8:30pm
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Group 2.
Wednesday April 15th from 10am - 2:30pm
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Group 3.
Tuesday April 28th & May 5th from 7pm - 8:30pm
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Group 4.
Wednesday 29th April from 10am - 2:30pm
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Group 5.
Thursday 7th May &14th May from 7pm -8:30pm
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Group 6. Monday May 25th from 10am to 2:30pm
For all class bookings - Go to trybooking.com Rise Up 2026
RISE UP 2026 - The Marching Women's journey continues...
CREATE ART TO CREATE CHANGE - The Rise Up Project will create Community, Connection and Art while providing Awareness and Funds for Domestic Violence Agencies and Projects that support Victims of Domestic Violence.
No experience is necessary to participate in these workshops in Bacchus Marsh.
During two 90 minutes classes you will create two ‘Marching Women’ sculptures (some background information about this form and its place in this project can be found here) from clay. One is for you to keep and the other one to donate for sale in the ‘Rise Up’ Exhibition (date and venue to be confirmed). Proceeds from the sale will go to Domestic Violence Agencies and Projects to support victims of Domestic Violence.
Have Fun, Learn, Connect, Create, be part of something Wonderful and Exhibit your ‘Marching Woman’ sculpture as part of a large installation and help raise FUNDS to support Victims of Domestic Violence.
Cost for the workshop is $60 (+small booking fee)
Rise Up 2026 is supported by a Moorabool Shire Community Grant.
Class/session times below
Group 1.
Tuesday April 14 & 21 from 7pm - 8:30pm
www.trybooking.com/DKKJZ
Group 2.
Wednesday April 15th from 10am - 2:30pm
www.trybooking.com/DKUYZ
Group 3.
Tuesday April 28th & May 5th from 7pm - 8:30pm
www.trybooking.com/DKUZG
Group 4.
Wednesday 29th April from 10am - 2:30pm
www.trybooking.com/DKRXF
Group 5.
Thursday 7th May &14th May from 7pm -8:30pm
www.trybooking.com/DKUZN
Group 6. Monday May 25th from 10am to 2:30pm
For all class bookings - Go to trybooking.com Rise Up 2026
January is full on making for group exhibition 'Connections' at the old railway station at St Arnaud - Raillery Gallery Hub with the dreamy paintings of Julie Andrews, the rustic wood turned works of Damien McNamara, a variety of drawings and ceramic work inspired by Jo Linsdell's life growing up on a farm and my hand-sculptured Raku fired pieces. Opening Saturday 14th Feb @2pm and continuing until 5th April. Open 11am - 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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2026 Autumn Raku Workshop -These workshops are all about fire, fun and surprise. Experience the thrill of Raku with a variety of glazes, obvara, and horsehair and feather imprinting, then take it further in the Raku and pit firing workshop where smoke, flame and chance combine to produce stunning, unpredictable results. Raku workshop on April 18th or Raku and Pit fire workshops on May 2nd - email for more information - [email protected]
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Exciting News
30 January – 2 February 2025 at The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
I will be exhibiting my latest creations at the
Other Art Fair Melbourne/Naarm for tickets and more information - www.theotherartfair.com/melbourne/
30 January – 2 February 2025 at The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
I will be exhibiting my latest creations at the
Other Art Fair Melbourne/Naarm for tickets and more information - www.theotherartfair.com/melbourne/
Come for an ACTION packed FUN and EXCITING all INCLUSIVE -
Raku Day on Saturday November 2nd 2024
@Ri-Creations Studio in Bacchus Marsh
Try a variety of matte & gloss Raku glazes, naked Raku,
Obvara and feather & horsehair imprinting
EMAIL: [email protected] for more details and to book your place - limited places filling fast!
CLAY MATTERS - Clay Workers for the Environment
Opening Friday 16th Dec 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition 16 - 24 Dec 2022
Opening Friday 16th Dec 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition 16 - 24 Dec 2022
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Clay Matters are a group of Australian ceramicists trying to make better choices in a global environmental & climate emergency.
Our mission is: To encourage clay workers to lead and inspire climate action, embed environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in the studio, and strengthen individual and social commitments to carbon reduction. To get involved: Please join our Facebook group to participate in discussions on all things clay and sustainability. |
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CLAY MATTERS, an Australian ceramics collective for environmental action is having its first exhibition! Opening Friday the 16th December, 6pm-8pm at @slowclaycentre With guest speaker Greens MP @gabrielledevietri
Clay Matters is a group of Australian ceramicists who aim to encourage clay workers to lead and inspire climate action, embed environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in their studios and strengthen individual and social commitments to carbon reduction. |
NESTING - DEC 5th 2022 - JAN 29th 2023
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Nesting -
A collaboration between Rosie Harris-Arnott and Ri Van Veen Rosie Harris-Arnott is a painter, printmaker and ephemeral artist whose passion is windfall nests. Her works use real nests or created nests using the local seaweed to print from. Ri Van Veen is a ceramic artist specialising in hand-built ceramics and Raku firings. Her exquisite artworks incorporate abandoned bird nests or feature feathers imprinted onto the surface. We connected over our awe and wonder at the complexity of birds’ nests – intricately woven using their nothing more than their beak and breast. Bird Nests can symbolise a warm, safe home and are also considered good luck symbols, bringing prosperity. 
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Solo Exhibition 'Seeds of Transformation' at the Malvern Art Society Gallery
November 3 - 6 2022
Creative Victoria Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative Grant
Ri's works are also available at
Raillery Gallery - St Arnaud www.starnaudrailstation.org.au/
Trio Gallery - Kyneton www.trioartstudiogallery.com.au/
Eagles Nest Gallery - Aireys Inlet www.eaglesnestgallery.com.au/