Stock With Us

Interested in stocking with us?

The Canberra Potters Shop stocks work from 40 to 50 artists. We strive to represent excellence in ceramics through the work we sell through our shop. As such, artists who stock with us are held to a high technical standard. They are chosen to ensure a diverse range of products for our customers.

Some things to note.

  • All shop artists must be current members of Canberra Potters.
  • The Expression of Interest form below is NOT an application form.
  • Canberra Potters Management will monitor EOI submissions and will only contact artists they believe to be suitable for the Canberra Potters Shop customer base. Management reserves the right to accept or decline any artists for inclusion of work in the shop.
  • Canberra Potters retains a 40% commission on all items sold and all work is held on consignment. (i.e., 40% of sale to Canberra Potters, 60% of sale to the artist)

Management assesses EOI forms for the following:

  • Suitability of work for the Canberra Potters Shop market base. New artists’ work is assessed according to how it fits with the range of work currently in the shop, and if it contributes to the balance of what the Shop requires.
  • Availability of display space in the Shop.
  • Work is wholly made by the artist or, in the case of more than one maker, all are clearly identified.
  • Glazes are the artist’s own.
  • Originality of design, not copied or plagiarised.

Deliveries of work must be up to the following standard:

  • Fit for purpose – for example, teapots pour well, etc.
  • No cracks, chips, or firing faults (dunting or pinholing, etc.)
  • Well finished (bottoms sanded, finishing of glaze is well done, etc.)
  • The glaze was well applied and fired to the correct temperature.
  • Potter’s mark or identifying mark on the piece.
  • Distribution of weight of clay consistent with functionality of work – for example, teapots have good weight for pouring etc.
  • The object must be stable when on a flat surface.
  • Items intended for food and drink must have food-safe glazes.
  • Vessel appendages should be well considered.
  • Strong enough to withstand consistent use.

Expression of interest to stock with us

DD slash MM slash YYYY
Name(Required)
Ensure you allow access so staff can access! A minimum of 3 images are required to support your EOI. These images should depict the range of work that you would like to sell in the shop. If you would prefer to upload images instead of attaching a link, please see below.
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 3 MB.
    If you don’t provide a link to cloud storage for staff to view photos of your work, above, please upload between 3 and 5 images here to support your EOI. Images should be in jpg format and no greater than 3MB.
    Max 200 words. Give a brief overview of your work and artistic practice.
    Excludes jewellery findings.
    E.g. What is your cheapest product and how much is it, and what is your most expensive product and how much is it?
    Max. file size: 1 MB.
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 MB.
    Canberra Potters and Watson Arts Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land where we meet and work, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people and other First Nations people who are connected with this land. We celebrate and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of the ACT and region. This is Aboriginal land. Always was always will be.