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VALE - ADELPHE KING
We are sad to report the passing on 20th May of WA artist, teacher and china painter Adelphe King, late of York WA. Adelphe was in earlier years a member of IPAT and member of APAT WA.
A voice for change in the art world of WA, she challenged her contemporaries to be original and 'just a bit different'. Most highly regarded as both an artist and teacher, her career spanned many decades.
She will be remembered with affection by many in the china painting community of WA.
With deepest sympathy to Adelphe's family and friends for their loss..
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'
'HORSE THING' WORKSHOP with DEE CREDARO
APAT WA held a three day workshop titled 'Horse Thing' with Busselton Artist Dee Credaro on Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th February, 2025.
Horses hold a special place in most people’s hearts and at the three-day workshop, some of the many ways to portray them on a porcelain surface was explored. The following is a report from Dee on the workshop:
"The “Horse Thing” galloped to a great start with 8 enthusiastic starters, many on their maiden run on the subject of horses.
Although some were handicapped with sub-par gear and shied at the starting gate, all eventually put in a mighty effort to turn out some wonderful and unexpected quality showings. Congratulations all...on a job well done!!!"
Images shown
top: 'horse tales' plate hand painted by Dee Credaro; bottom students' work after first firing.
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;
ALBANY PORCELAIN ART WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 2024
The Albany Porcelain Art Workshop group held their final workshop for the year on 10th, 11th and 12th September at the clubhouse of the Albany Veteran Car Club just outside Albany. 
The tutor was Perth artist Anne Blake and the subject for the class was 'Designing for a Divided Background'.
Students designed a full length feature to divide their porcelain piece, the background area was effectively split into two sections. Each sections was then treated using contrasting finishes one of which gave an interesting 'brocade' effect and the other a darker contrasting colour.
Students enjoyed three days of industrious painting and produced a variety of attractive pieces. Sincere thanks to 
Group president Brenda Caelli and committee Barbara Southall and Ruth Hansen for a very enjoyable and well-organised three days of painting.
Shown top Frangipanni oblong plate painted by Anne Blake
above right: Class students - L to R - Julie, Lynne, Barbara, Brenda and Diane.
Right: class projects by Lynne and Ruth (unfinished)
Shown above left: collection by Dee Credaro
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.