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DESIGN TOUR TO SOUTH INDIA | We will be talking architecture as we explore Puducherry, one of India’s most distinctive coastal towns, where leafy streets, colourful colonial villas, bougainvillea, boutiques, cafés and galleries reveal the meeting of French and Tamil cultures. Join me in January on my South India Design Tour, exploring the architecture, craftsmanship and cultural traditions of Tamil Nadu. SOUTH INDIA DESIGN TOUR 📍 4–15 January 2027 If you’d like to join us, DM me your first and last name and email address and I’ll send you the itinerary and cost. LAST DAYS TO BOOK Bookings close 24 October. www.nicolecourt.com.au #SouthIndia #TamilNadu #puducherry #IndianArchitecture #NicoleCourtDesignTours Pics on this post are mix of my own and my guest's photographs. I am fortunate to travel with so many good photographers! 1, 6, 8 ,9. @susemcintosh 5, 10.@laurareidphoto
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wild clay sequence: 1820 sandstock brick to 2026 woodfired pots outside Suse McIntosh's beautiful stone floored studio at Denbigh farm. The farm is open this weekend for a foster a potter fundraiser and you still have time to drop in this arvo. We were there yesterday and it is IDYLLIC! A map, a vast barn tea room with live music, beautiful sheds and gardens, a "teapot off" comp by virtuoso potter showmen Steve Williams and Chester Nealie (teapots assembled from wheel thrown components, both poured perfectly while in that plastic state!). Superb woodfired pots for sale and demos by mentors Daniel Laverty, Malcolm Greenwood Sandy Lockwood and Jan Kesby . Sassy Park did a short residency earlier to decorate one of Susie's plates for the silent auction. It was just lovely to see all these amazing craftspeople and feel the exciting vibe of this innovative project for tacit learning. This is of particular significance to me as I learnt to throw pots and manage the sequences of studio pottery production as a part time apprentice with Richard Brooks and Lex Dickson at Booralie Pottery in Duffy's Forest in the late 1970s. I continue to be grateful for the insights and skills that came from that immersive experience. And yes, I did a acquire a few small treasures yesterday that I shall post about another time. #gundungurracountry #dharugcountry #denbighfarm #fosterapotter
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A marvellous morning at Denbigh OPEN GARDEN & STUDIOS 📅 11 October ⏰ 10am - 4pm 📍 Denbigh, 2 Bangor Terrace, Cobbitty, NSW
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What a fabulous day at Denbigh Farm in Cobbity raising funds for @fosterapotter today. It was wonderful catching up with so many talented potters and friends who had travelled far and wide to be here for the weekend. We enjoyed pottery demos from @fosterapotter_nealiealmera and @stevewilliams3d and loved seeing new work by @mudibird and @slockwood737 @vickigrima among many others. The gorgeous gardens are open along with Susie’s stunning barn and studio. If you have a chance head to Denbigh tomorrow for a gorgeous day out to support a brilliant cause.
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Just want to let you know Geeti and Gyan will be offering some music over lunch time in the hayshed cafe on SATURDAY 10 October as part of Denbigh’s Open Garden Weekend and Foster a Potter fundraiser! It's in Cobbity near Camden. Denbigh is Australia's oldest working farm (circa 1812) and is a beautiful property surrounded by hills and historic buildings.  The stone stables, coach house, hand milking cow bails, calf shed, storage silos, slab barns and timber haysheds reflect the evolution of farming practices in Australia. The current custodians, Ian and Susie McIntosh and our friends, are opening the garden and outbuildings over two days this Saturday and Sunday.  You can visit the pottery and woodworking studios and even try your hand, the gallery and hayshed cafe, or just enjoy a walk in the paddocks. The aim of the weekend is to also raise money for FOSTER A POTTER - a charity which funds pathways for experienced ceramicists to share their skills with emerging potters, in return for valuable assistance in the day-to-day running of their studio practice.  The student develops practical, technical and business skills and knowledge necessary to setup and successfully run their own ceramics practice. Entrance Ticket $15 - all proceeds to FOSTER A POTTER Children aged 5-15  $5 Children under 5 free To register go to try booking link below. https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1614940 #opengarden #nationaltrust #Denbigh #sponserapotter
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Calling all locals! 🔔 This weekend… 🌿✨ OPEN GARDEN & STUDIOS 📅 10 & 11 October ⏰ 10am - 4pm 📍 Denbigh, 2 Bangor Terrace, Cobbitty, NSW Come along and experience Australia’s oldest working farm (c.1812) for a fantastic weekend of art, heritage, and family fun! Explore their Open Studios showcasing incredible local pottery, woodwork, sculpture and stone creations. Grab a delicious bite at the BBQ or enjoy a classic Devonshire Tea in the hayshed cafe. Here is what they have lined up: 🎨 Saturday: Meet renowned Australian potters, check out the “Fostering the Flame” exhibition, and browse the Macarthur Ceramics Group stalls! 🐶 Sunday: Bring the whole family for an entertaining puppet show and live cattle dog mustering! 🎟️ Tickets: Entry is $15. Secure yours online via TryBooking (search “Denbigh Open Weekend”) or grab them at the gate. All proceeds go directly to FOSTER A POTTER, a registered DGR charity that funds valuable mentorship placements for ceramics students to learn alongside master potters. See you there! 🙌 #Cobbitty #Macarthur #FosterAPotter #AustralianCeramics #SydneyArtScene
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SOUTH INDIA DESIGN TOUR | A few photographs from our glorious journey through South India last January. I’m delighted to share a new version of the journey for January 2027: the original 17-day itinerary has been thoughtfully condensed into 12 days, with the price reduced by 20%. The spirit of the tour remains unchanged — an immersive journey through some of Tamil Nadu’s most beautiful and evocative places, with a particular focus on art, architecture, design, craftsmanship and the people whose work gives each place its character. Everything is carefully arranged, allowing you to settle into the gentle rhythm of travelling: wandering through historic streets, discovering extraordinary buildings, meeting local makers, lingering over long lunches and having time to truly take it all in. We stay in properties chosen for their architecture, character and deep sense of place — from heritage mansions and intimate hotels to beautifully designed retreats that feel woven into their surroundings. Along the way, there are moments that stay with you: swimming in a stepped temple-style pool designed by Geoffrey Bawa; waking in an Art Deco mansion surrounded by bougainvillea; and taking afternoon tea beside a traditional Tamil house, surrounded by the quiet beauty of the landscape. The groups are small, usually around 12 guests, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to share the experience with like-minded travellers. SOUTH INDIA DESIGN TOUR 📍 4–15 January 2027 12 days | 20% price reduction If you’d like to join us, DM me your first and last name and email address and I’ll send you the itinerary and cost. Minimum 8 bookings required to confirm the tour. www.nicolecourt.com.au Pics on this post and the previous one are mix of my own and my guest's photographs. I am fortunate to travel with so many good photographers! 1, 13, 14, 15, 16. @laurareidphoto 2, 19. @kathieb2011 3, 4, 8, 18. @susemcintosh 10. @ringleman
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DENBIGH OPEN GARDEN & STUDIOS Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 10am - 4pm . Denbigh, Cobbitty, is 50 mins south of Sydney airport. . Australia’s oldest working farm (c.1812) . Open Studios - pottery, woodwork, sculpture, stone Macarthur Ceramics Group Devonshire Tea & BBQ Saturday - Exhibition & demonstrations by renowned Australian potters: Malcolm Greenwood, Maryke Henderson, Jann Kesby, Daniel Lafferty, Sandy Lockwood, Chester Nealie & Steve Williams . Sunday - Puppet show & cattle dog mustering . fosterapotter.com.au All proceeds to FOSTER A POTTER, a DGR charity which supports ceramics students to learn and work alongside experienced potters. . Get your ticket: go to TRYBOOKING.COM and search Denbigh . #fosterapotter #ceramicseducation #australianceramics
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DESIGN TOUR TO SOUTH INDIA - SHORTENED TO 12 DAYS - PRICE REDUCED BY 20% Wander through French colonial Puducherry Explore one of India’s most distinctive coastal towns, where leafy streets, colourful colonial villas, bougainvillea, boutiques, cafés and galleries reveal the meeting of French and Tamil cultures. Discover South India’s great temple architecture Visit some of the region’s most extraordinary sacred sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments of Mahabalipuram, the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur and Madurai’s spectacular Meenakshi Amman Temple – each revealing a different chapter in the evolution of South Indian temple architecture. Celebrate Pongal Experience the colour, devotion and joyful traditions of Pongal, Tamil Nadu’s great harvest festival. During our journey, we will encounter pilgrims visiting some of the region’s most sacred temples and, as Pongal approaches, experience the rituals and preparations that surround this much-loved celebration. We will help create auspicious kolams and take part in the joyful preparation of the Pongal pot – a celebration of abundance, gratitude and the year ahead. Experience the architectural splendour of Chettinad Spend five nights exploring one of South India’s most fascinating architectural regions. Step inside remarkable merchant mansions, discover extraordinary decorative arts and craftsmanship, meet local artisans, browse antique shops and learn the secrets of Chettinad cuisine. Meet South India’s master artisans Gain an insight into traditional craftsmanship through visits with handloom weavers, tile makers and other skilled artisans whose knowledge and techniques have been passed from generation to generation. Stay in exceptional heritage hotels Experience a collection of beautiful hotels chosen for their architecture, history, character and sense of place – from a restored French-colonial mansion in Puducherry and two exquisite Chettinad properties to Heritage Madurai, incorporating the former Madurai Clubhouse designed by Geoffrey Bawa. Design Tour to South India 📍 4-15 January 2027 DM me for the details www.nicolecourt.com.au
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#soupseason #macarthurceramicsgroup #camdenciviccentre #eatandkeep #australianceramics
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Applications close on 31 August! Get busy! Go to our website, FOSTERAPOTTER.COM.AU for all the details. . #fosterapotter #australianceramics #ceramicseducation
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