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'BACKGROUNDS & GROUNDING' FEB 2026 WORKSHOP with DEE CREDARO
APAT WA is holding a two-day workshop on Sunday 8th & Monday 9th February, 2026 with Busselton Artist Dee Credaro. The venue for the workshop is McDougall House in Como. Cost is $100 for APAT members and $130 for non-members. Class times will be advised at the time of booking. Last minute places are still available.
Titled 'Backgrounds and Grounding' the workshop will explore various types of grounding and backgrounding. Dee advises she will also be featuring stylised wildflowers, inspired by flowers experienced in the North of WA encountered on her recent Australia-wide travels.
For more information or to reserve a place please contact APAT via the contact page or phone Carolyn Pollitt on 0408 980 018.
2026 AUSTRALASIAN PORCELAIN ARTISTS CONVENTION
SALT - October 2026 Busselton WA
APAT-WA is extremely proud and privileged to be hosting the next Australasian Porcelain Art Convention in the City of Busselton. The venue is the brand new arts and cultural convention centre in the heart of Busselton called Saltwater. Within walking distance of galleries, accommodation, the beach, jetty, museums and great eating places, visitors are in for a great treat!
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Contact us for registration details.
'THE MIDAS TOUCH''
APAT WA Regional Exhibition - November 2025 
APAT WA held its regional exhibition and sale of work, titled 'The Midas Touch', in the south-west City of Busselton, WA. The venue was The Bond Store at the Busselton Cultural Precinct, 4 Queen Street, Busselton. Held between 18th to 25th November 2025 admission was free and work was available for sale.
The exhibition featured hand painted porcelain art from members of the Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Association. A wide variety of subject matter was displayed, including as the exhibition title suggests, a special display featuring pieces painted with gold and other bright metallic finishes. Many hours of work, individual style and techniques ensure each piece on display was original and unique. Artists were on hand daily to answer questions about the art.
It was a great opportunity to see this exhibition of high-quality, hand painted porcelain. Please contact us for any additional information.
Above right: Midas Touch exhibition room; Above L to R Exhibits by Ruth Robartson, plate by Gale Murdoch, exhibits by Connie Risbey;
PORCELAIN ARTISTS OF WA 2025 EXHIBITION
PAWA (formerly WA Guild of China Painters) held their exhibition and sale of work at the Palms Community Centre in Subiaco on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May, 2025.
The theme for the exhibition was 'Osmosis', and besides exhibition pieces there was a general sales area featuring pieces painted between 1964 and 2024. A large quantity of hand painted porcelain was on display, both traditional and modern designs, covering a wide variety of subject matter. Artists from both Metro and Country areas participated including several APAT members.
More photos and commentary can be found on the website of Anne Blake visit - www.anneblake.com
Congratulations to the President and PAWA Committee for a beautiful display and exhibition. For further information about the Porcelain Artists of WA visit their Facebook page.
Shown above right, top: collection by Heather Tailor 'Homage to Karratha'
above right, bottom: collection by Irena Kopec ''Harmony'
above left: redback spider jug by Anne Blake from collection 'Ideas in Contrast'
APAT 2024 AUSTRALASIAN EXHIBITION & CONVENTION
'FIRED UP - PORCELAIN ART TODAY'
'Fired Up' 2024 the National Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Exhibition and Convention hosted by APAT NSW took place on 23rd to 26th October 2024 in Cronulla NSW.
Following drinks the exhibition was officially opened on Wednesday evening.
The porcelain exhibition was beautifully displayed with many exquisite pieces on show. A wide variety of subject matter was displayed with all States represented as well as exhibits from several overseas countries including some wonderful pieces from the New Zealand members! 
The two guest artists at the 2024 Convention were Clotilde Ruegg from Switzerland and Sandra Bernaitis from Queensland, both of whom had some wonderfully innovative work in the exhibition.
The exhibition closed with a celebration dinner on Saturday night and the passing of the 'banner' to West Australian president, Carolyn Pollitt.
APAT NSW have a website dedicated to the 2024 Australasian Porcelain Art Convention -
Visit www.anneblake.com to see more photos.
Shown top - L-R 'Blue Flower' plate by Clhiilde Ruegg and 'Golden Splendour' plate by Sandra Bernaitis
Other work shown - Clockwise from top left: 'Lady in Blue' tile by Clohilde Ruegg; 'Having a Chat' platter by Carolyn Pollitt; 'I Here' tile by Estella Munoz; 'Living Flame' tile by Dee Credaro; 'Yellow Tram' tile by Ga Na Kim;
CHANGES TO APAT-WA MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
At the February AGM members voted to change the membership categories of APAT-WA. Full membership i.e. members actively teaching remains unchanged. The categories of Associate Member and Friend of APAT have been discontinued and replaced by Affiliate Membership.
To read more or to download applications forms visit the About Us page.