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  • Exhibitions · 11 Sept 2026 · Frances Smith · 5 min read

    Preparing Work for a Ceramics Exhibition

    Choosing the work, pricing it, writing labels, packing it so it arrives whole, and the paperwork that catches people out the first time.

  • Art & Design · 8 Sept 2026 · Frances Smith · 5 min read

    Ceramic Table Lamps and the Light They Give a Room

    Handmade lamps do something a shop bought one cannot. Here is how to choose the base, the shade and the height so the light lands where you want it.

  • Art Guides · 4 Sept 2026 · Frances Smith · 5 min read

    How to Care for Handmade Ceramics at Home

    Washing, dishwashers, gold lustre, crazing and chips. What actually matters when you live with handmade pots, and what you can safely ignore.

  • Artist Stories · 2 Sept 2026 · Frances Smith · 5 min read

    Inside a Kiama Ceramic Studio with Frances Smith

    A morning in the studio, from the first bag of clay through to the gold lustre firing, and why the same vase goes into the kiln three times.

  • Art & Design · 3 June 2025 · Administrator · 5 min read

    Why Every Artist Needs a Website - Not Just Social Media

    In today's digital landscape, having a dedicated website is no longer optional for professional artists - it's essential. Whether you work in ceramics, illustration, textiles, sound, performance,...

  • Art Guides · 16 May 2025 · Administrator · 2 min read

    Why Artflow Pro Pricing Is What It Is

    We built Artflow Pro because we needed it. We're working artists who know the pressure of managing a creative practice while trying to stay organised, communicate with galleries, and keep records...

  • Art & Design · 5 May 2025 · Administrator · 3 min read

    How Artflow Pro Helps Artists Write About Their Work

    For many artists, creating the work is the easy part. Writing about it? That's a different story. Whether it's crafting titles, penning descriptions, or filling out exhibition documentation, putting...

  • Art & Design · 4 May 2025 · Administrator · 3 min read

    Can 3D Printed Artworks Really Be Called Art?

    Exploring the frontier where technology meets touch. It's a question that gets asked often-sometimes with genuine curiosity, other times with a raised eyebrow: Is 3D printed work really art? When a...

  • Art Guides · 1 May 2025 · Administrator · 4 min read

    Pricing Your Artwork

    Getting Paid Without Undervaluing Yourself Let's be honest - pricing your work is tough. Whether you're a ceramicist, painter, sculptor, textile artist, photographer or sound artist, the same...