SODA Studio Annual Gift Show
The artists at Soda Studios open their studio in the last week of November to show their new works.
Somchai Charoen- Melbourne
Mould Making Workshops.
In April 2009 Master Mould Maker Somchai Charoen visited Perth and presented a series of introductory and advanced mould making workshops.
Trudy presented a hands on weekend workshop demonstrating plaster and paper, including sculpting with wire before dipping it in paper clay. Trudy's open generosity to share a lifetime of wonderful tricks provided an inspirational weekend!
Trudy Golley- Canada
Workshop at Braeside Forrest Retreat March 09
It was a great pleasure that SODA Group hosted Canadian Ceramist Trudy Golley RCA. An internationally acclaimed ceramic artist and teacher.
Ann generously showed techniques related to her large wheel thrown and altered figurative series. She also assembled a stunning thrown Teapot. The event culminated with a fabulous curry night where Ann shared with the audience a digital presentation showing images of her beautiful Studio/Gallery and works of other professional ceramic artists in Denmark. 
Ann Linneman- Denmark
A workshop with Acclaimed Danish Ceramic Artist
In February 2009 SODA hosted one of Europe's premier ceramic artist/designers. Educated at Denmark's Design School in Copenhagen, Ann Linneman who works from her studio/gallery in Copenhagen, has taught at the Royal College of Art in London. Ann has also presented at NCECA - USA and has been the director of Skaelskor Ceramic Research Centre in Denmark.
Stefan Jakob - Switzerland
A portable Rubbish bin kiln building weekend held at Hamelin Bay in the South of Western Australia.
Stefan has traveled the world presenting workshops on his portable Ikea Rubbish Bin Kiln. He will be offering a two day weekend workshop showing how to build this innovative kiln including showing participants how to Raku-fire using. wood. The weekend workshop includes participants making their own kiln and firing their work. Materials for the kiln and the use of specific tools and equipment are included. Participants need to bring 4 pieces of grogged bisqued work no larger than 15cm in diameter , an electric drill and a dust mask.
From the SODA Photo Album
Greg Payce - Canada
In late April 2007 Canadian ceramist Greg Payce visited SODA. It was a great thrill to host such an acclaimed North American artist in W.A.
During a morning workshop Greg mesmerised a large group of ceramic enthusiasts with his skill and precision at the wheel.
He also provided a visual journey of his illustrious achievements as a professional ceramic artist showing an inspiring slide presentation of works that covered a 30 year career.
The event ended with everyone sharing in a BBQ on the verandah at SODA watching the sun go down over the Indian Ocean.
We were all very sad to see Greg leave ... next time we insist Laura comes too!
Sasha Wardell - Britain
Sasha has adapted the industrial techniques associated with bone china production of mouldmaking and slip casting to studio production.
Her particular interests lie in the translucent properties of this material and the differing degrees of luminosity possible. It was with great pleasure that SODA was able to host such a world authority on her craft. Sasha was revered by all who attended the workshop for her open and generous spirit in sharing her knowledge of clay.