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.
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.