Danica Wichterman

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2009 Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) Curtin University, Bentley, WA

• 2006- 2008 Bachelor of Art (Art) Curtin University, Bentley, WA

• Certificate IV in Visual Art Central TAFE, Fremantle, WA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2010-2020 Teacher at The Perth Waldorf Steiner School, Bibralake, WA

• 2014 May- Jan 2016 Tutor/Teacher, Programs co-ordinator at one of Australia’s premier International Clay Centres; The Clay House. Activities included promoting & organising workshops, professional development courses, curating exhibitions, hosting and promoting artists in residence. North Fremantle & Mosman Park, WA

• 2008- April 2014 Tutor/Teacher at Canning Arts Group, Riverton, WA

RESIDENCIES

• 2014- 2016 The Clay House, one of Australia’s premier International Clay Centres with Fleur Schell and Beste Ogan North Fremantle, WA & Mosman Park, WA

AWARDS

• 2012 Highly Commended Award for her works at the CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition

• 2012 Honourable Mention in the Sculpture & 3-dimensional mixed media contest on Artavita.

• 2011 Highly Commended Award for the work ‘Autumn Bud: Tempest Collection’ at the Canning Art Award.

SELECTED ACQUISITIONS

• Curtin University of Western Australia - Alumni & Delegate Gifts (2023–2025 commissions)

• Cockburn Council Chambers

• Mayor Logan Howlett Private Collection

• Government executive collection in Liaocheng, China

• Private Collections

PUBLICATIONS

• Important World Artists Volume1, 2012/2013

PUBLIC SPEAKING, INTERVIEWS AND PRESENTATIONS

• 2025- Panel discussion Business of Clay at the WEDGE - 17th Australian Ceramic Triennale

• 2023- Podcast Interview with Nic Torres- Shaping your pottery, California

• 2023- Group Workshop, artist talk & Demonstration- Commonage Pottery & Gallery, Happs Wines Venue

• 2022- Interview on the rise of Pottery- ABC Radio, Breakfast show, June

• 2021- Artist talk and workshop to Year 10, 11 & 12 Students Mundaring Christian College

• 2020- Interview with an artist with Wilamina Russo- 2ser Radio 107.3, May

• 2018-Guest artist for the Australian Ceramics Association. Demonstration on decorating Porcelain Surface, Perth Studio Potters

• 2018 – Guest Artist, Kings Park Festival, Aspects of Kings Park, Perth

• 2017- Artist talk to Year 11 & 12 Students Mt Lawley Senior High School, WA

• 2012- WA Visual Art Expo- Invited as demonstrator and exhibitor UWA, Crawley

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE ARTS

• 2025– West Leederville Primary School mural project, WA

• 2014–2016 – Artist-in-residence, The Clay House (International Clay Centre), WA

• 2016–2024 – Kalamunda Open Studios, Rediscover Ceramics, Wattle Grove

• 2013- 2020 Mentor and Supervisor for Class 12 students undergoing their projects through the Steiner Curriculum.

• Co- curator, Perth Waldorf School Highschool Creative Exhibition

• 2009-2018 Co-ordinator of the working group Reconnecting Arts and Community, organising public events, workshops and markets.