Echoes and Stories in Clay - Inspired by Coastal Bushland
About
- Shellie Christian
Sculptor of Story, Seeker of Stillness
Shellie Christian is a Central Coast ceramic artist known for her intuitive, nature-rooted practice. With a background in mixed media and visual arts, Shellie found her creative home in clay — a medium that lets her express both story and stillness. Her work explores the deep connection between land, memory, and movement through sculptural bird totems, earthy vessels, and landscape-inspired forms.
Her award-winning practice has grown into a nurturing studio space where classes, community art, and personal explorations in drawing, birds, trees, and totemic symbolism meet. Shellie continues to evolve her practice toward outdoor ceramic landscapes, combining her love of drawing with clay, and creating work that inspires reverence for the natural world.
INSPIRATION
- by Shellie Christian
Nature is my grounding force and lies at the core of all I create.
I frequently walk through the bush and along the beach, gathering small treasures like pods, bark, driftwood, and feathers — anything that captures my attention and evokes a feeling. These elements often incorporate themselves into my work, influencing the shapes and textures I develop with clay.
My passion for birds and flowers is pervasive in my creations — not only in their forms but in their essence. I tend to draw directly onto the clay in a loose, expressive manner, allowing my affection for nature and my emotions to flow through every mark I make.
The pieces I create quietly reflect the land — its gentleness, strength, and the tranquillity it conveys.
I hope that when you engage with one of my pieces, you experience that same connection: a fleeting moment of peace, wonder, and a sense of belonging to something greater.
OUR STUDIO
- Classes Rooted in Nature, made by hand
Our studio classes are designed for creatives of all levels seeking a deeper connection to clay, place, and process.
Whether you're hand-building your first sculpture or returning to clay after years, Shellie's warm, intuitive teaching style meets you where you are, guiding you toward mindful making and meaningful form.
Each class includes all materials and firings, with small group sizes to allow for personal attention, storytelling, and quiet discovery.