Show Off 2026
This is one of the City of Cockburn’s much-loved art events, with Memorial Hall opening its doors each year to showcase the work of local Cockburn artists.
Ceramic artist Danica Wichtermann has worked alongside her father, artist Nis Wichtermann, for many years from her childhood home in Spearwood, where they have regularly hosted community events and classes. They are excited to present recent works together in this year’s exhibition and will also host a joint Open Studio on Saturday 28 March.
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Mini Clay Workshops at Reconnecting Open Studio
Join Danica from Rediscover Ceramics for two 45-minute mini clay workshops at Pulse Art Studio on Saturday 28 March. Suitable for children aged 5+, with adults and teens welcome, these relaxed sessions explore simple handbuilding techniques to create small creatures or pinch pot forms. $10 per person. Optional firing available.
Reconnecting | Open Studio with Nis & Danica Wichtermann
Reconnecting | Open Studio with Nis & Danica Wichtermann
Saturday 28 March | 10am–4pm | PulseArt Studio, Spearwood
Saturday 28 March | 10am–4pm
PulseArt Studio, 52 Kent Street, Spearwood WA
Join Nis and Danica Wichtermann, alongside invited artists and makers, for a full day of creativity and connection. Explore handmade ceramics, woodwork, sculpture and original artworks, enjoy live demonstrations in wood and stone carving, plus sound healing and music throughout the day.
Free entry. All welcome.
Hands-on workshops available including $10 pottery and $15 Beaded Bugs. Bookings essential.
Please RSVP through our FB event page.
Pottery Workshop- Sip & Create- Sgraffito shaped dish
Come and join Danica in creating a set of Sgraffito shaped plates- Painted and Carved using Danica’s signature carving techniques.
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Cost $155 per person
Adults and teenagers
Please book online or contact Danica Wichtermann if any issues with booking.
Pottery Workshop- Hand-Built Bowl Set
Learn to make your own ceramic bowls this Autumn in the Perth Hills. Beginner-friendly hand-building pottery class. Wattle Grove studio.
… more info
Cost $139 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Continuum- Group Exhibition
Danica Wichtermann has been selected to exhibit in Continuum, a national members exhibition presented by the The Australian Ceramics Association in partnership with Noosa Regional Gallery.
The exhibition brings together 90 ceramic artists from across Australia, showcasing the diversity and excellence of contemporary ceramics practice.
Danica will present Whispers of the Wild – Where the Red Tails Roam, a carved porcelain vessel exploring ecological continuity through the relationship between Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos and the native landscapes that sustain them.
Pottery Class - Sip & Create- Wheel throwing
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This beginner to intimate level, small scale class is perfect to developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
… more info
Cost $195 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Class - Sip & Create- Wheel throwing-Feb
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This beginner to intimate level, small scale class is perfect to developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
… more info
Cost $195 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop- Slab Built Textural Vase
Come and learn how to create a textural slab-built vase. Danica will take you through this beautiful and relaxing process step by step. No experience needed.
… more info
Cost $145 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop - Cheese platter and mini bowl with spoon
Join me for a fun and relaxing clay workshop where you’ll hand-build your own beautiful serving tray and cheese platter - perfect for your next gathering, celebration, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. This class is beginner-friendly and suited to all skill levels, offering a creative, hands-on experience in a welcoming studio setting.
… more info
Cost $139 per person
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Class - Wheel throwing
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This intimate, small scale class is perfect to really focus on developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
… more info
Cost $195 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Class - Wheel throwing - basic to intermediate
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This intimate, small scale class is perfect to really focus on developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
Cost $195 per person
Adults and teenagers
Open Studio: Meet the Crop Circle Artists - At the Clay House, Mosman Park
Join us for a relaxed Sunday at our Open Studio, where you can meet the artists behind the Crop Circle installation from the Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival.
If you are planning to come along, please let us know by replying or RSVPing on our Facebook event.
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE BAZAAR 2025
I am excited to be a part of this year's Bazaar Makers Market at Fremantle Arts centre again. Myself and Beste Ogan will be sharing a stall and we are looking forward to sharing all of our new projects with you.
Pottery Workshop- Sgraffito shaped dish
Come and join Danica in creating a set of Sgraffito shaped plates- Painted and Carved using Danica’s signature carving techniques.
… more info
Cost $155 per person
Adults and teenagers
Please book online or contact Danica Wichtermann if any issues with booking.
Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival
This September, Goomalling comes alive with the Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival — a free two-day celebration of creativity, music, light, and nature. I’m excited to be one of the featured artists, creating a crop circle artwork inspired by my black cockatoo porcelain vases and the native flora they call home. Join me, along with incredible artists, musicians, and makers, for a weekend of workshops, performances, dome projections, and the joyful March of the Echidna clay sculpture parade. Free entry, with camping, glamping, and paid experiences available.
With thanks to the WA Government for supporting this work.
Danica Wichtermann Edge of the Wedge at WEDGE — Australian Ceramics Triennale 2025
Danica Wichtermann is featured in WEDGE: Australia’s National Ceramics Triennale 2025 at Fremantle’s Old Customs House (26 Sept – 5 Oct). Showcasing her hand-carved porcelain vessels inspired by Australia’s native flora and the endangered Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Danica’s work invites reflection on the fragility and beauty of our bushland.
This prestigious exhibition runs alongside the Biosphere Boodja Arts and Wild Things Festival, where Danica is also a featured artist.
Pottery Workshop- Nature Texture Plate set
If you're seeking a unique and enjoyable way to spend your day, come and join Danica for a hands-on clay plate-making workshop! This relaxing and interactive experience is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity, whether you're a complete beginner or someone who wants to refine their skills.
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Cost $139 per person
Adults (and teenagers)
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop - Mug and Saucer Set
Discover the joy of creating something one-of-a-kind in a tranquil and artistic setting! Participate with Danica in crafting mugs and a saucer, drawing inspiration from natural imprints.
… more info
Adults and teenagers
Cost $139 per person
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Class - Wheel throwing - Sip & create
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This intimate, small scale class is perfect to really focus on developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
… more info
Cost $195 per person
Adults
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop - Pinch & Coiled Bowl, Planter or Mug
Come and learn how to create a coil-built bowl or planter. Danica will take you through this beautiful slow and relaxing process step by step- this project is all about personal expression and mindful making.
… more info
Cost $139 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Lawley Art Auction 2025
The Lawley Art Auction (LAA) is Mount Lawley Senior High School’s (MLSHS) major fund raising event for the Specialist Visual and Performing Arts (SVAPA) and Music Programs.
Live Auction - Saturday 21 June 2025
Danica has donated several artworks this year
Pottery Workshop- Sip & Create- Serving Tray
Join us for a fun and relaxing clay workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful serving tray and cheese platter—perfect for your next gathering or celebration. Whether you’re new to clay or have worked with it before, this class offers a creative and hands-on experience for all skill levels.
… more info
Cost $139 per person
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop - Mug and Saucer Set
Discover the joy of creating something one-of-a-kind in a tranquil and artistic setting! Participate with Danica in crafting mugs and a saucer, drawing inspiration from natural imprints.
… more info
Adults and teenagers
Cost $139 per person
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop- Sgraffito shaped plate- May 2025
Join Danica for a workshop on creating Sgraffito-shaped plates, featuring painting and carving with her signature techniques.
… more info
Cost $155 per person
Adults and teenagers
Please book online or contact Danica Wichtermann if any issues with booking.
Pottery Class - Wheel throwing - Sip & create
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This intimate, small scale class is perfect to really focus on developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
… more info
Cost $195 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Fine Art at Perth College
This magical evening is a wonderful opportunity to experience and purchase the unique works of both established and emerging artists from Western Australia.
This event will be held in The Pavilion on Friday 4 April from 6.00 pm, giving you first access to purchase the artworks before sales are open to the public over the weekend. Refreshments will be served throughout the night.
Pottery Workshop- Sip & Create- Large Texture Vases Workshop
Come and learn how to create a large slab built vase. Danica will take you through this beautiful slow and relaxing process step by step and enjoy a glass of bubble while you create!
… more info
Cost $145 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Workshop- Sgraffito shaped plate
Join Danica for a workshop on creating Sgraffito-shaped plates, featuring painting and carving with her signature techniques.
… more info
Cost $155 per person
Adults and teenagers
Please book online or contact Danica Wichtermann if any issues with booking.
Pottery Workshop- Sip & Create- Serving Tray
Join us for a fun and relaxing clay workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful serving tray and cheese platter—perfect for your next gathering or celebration. Whether you’re new to clay or have worked with it before, this class offers a creative and hands-on experience for all skill levels.
… more info
Cost $139 per person
Book online now, or contact Danica
Pottery Class - Wheel throwing - basic to intermediate
Come and learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel. This intimate, small scale class is perfect to really focus on developing skills, while also having fun and making some functional items.
… more info
Cost $195 per person
Adults and teenagers
Book online now, or contact Danica
Exhibition - Darlings of the Scarp
Featuring artists from the Mundaring Open Studios, Armadale Open Studios, and Kalamunda Open Studios art trails, Darlings of the Scarp is a celebration of the many talented artists throughout the Perth Hills region.
Kalamunda Open Studios is an event which is held in Spring and Autumn in the City of Kalamunda. The Armadale Hills Open Studio Art Trail began in 2015 instigated by local Bedfordale artist Sue Doorey.
The Hills of the Mundaring area have long been a hub for creative people who find inspiration from the natural environment, with its spectacular forests, winding waterways and prolific wildlife. This exhibition unites a selection of artists from each of the open studio trails, demonstrating how the Perth Hills is brimming with creativity.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 10am - 4pm
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE BAZAAR 2024
I am excited to be a part of this year's Fremantle Arts Bazaar again. Myself and Beste Ogan will be sharing a stall and we are looking forward to sharing all of our new projects with you.
Kusnik Award for Excellence in Ceramics
Come and join us for the Kusnik Award for Excellence in Ceramics
Nov 2 - 10, 10am-4pm Daily Early Work Gallery
I am excited to be a finalist in the exhibition.
Pottery Workshop- Sip & Create- Sgraffito shaped plate
Join Danica for a workshop on creating Sgraffito-shaped plates, featuring painting and carving with her signature techniques.
… more info
Cost $155 per person
Adults and teenagers
Please book online or contact Danica Wichtermann if any issues with booking.
Kalamunda Open Studios, Sunday 13th October
Kalamunda Open Studios is an event held every year in the Shire of Kalamunda. Professional artists open their studios to the public for conversation, information and art sales. This year marks 20 years running!
This is a great opportunity to come by the studio, see what we do, grab some Studio Specials and chat about the process and inspiration behind our creations.
Joining me is Paige Bentley, Beau Smith & Aseema Wichtermann
EVENT SPECIAL CLAY EXPERIENCE
On the day we will have tables set up for people to join us and make their own pinch-pot or leaf plate! It will be donation based; more info will be available through my upcoming newsletter before the event. Sign up now for more info…
* Please note my studio will only be open on the Sunday- but most are 13th & 14th October.