Making Handmade Pottery for Everyday Rituals and Books for Blooming Hearts

Embracing Life’s Simple Beauty And Creating Slowly, Intentionally, Wholeheartedly.

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New Collection Arriving

2 April 2026, 8pm (AEST)

Right now, clay is being rolled, shaped, dried, and transformed in my Murrumbateman studio. This next Whistle & Page collection is in the making — crafted slowly by hand over the coming months, with Mother’s Day in mind. Each piece is created with care and intention, designed to be used daily and woven into meaningful rituals at home.

Launching online on 2 April at 8pm, this small-batch release will feature one-of-a-kind pottery made to honour care, gratitude, and connection — whether you’re gifting a mother, celebrating a friendship, or choosing something special for yourself.

As always, Whistlers receive early access and occasional thank-you surprises before the collection opens to the public.

Handmade pieces. Made slowly. Meant to be kept.

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Whistle & Page offers thoughtful handbuilding pottery workshops near Canberra, designed to help people slow down, connect, and create together. From parent and child pottery classes and school holiday sessions to adult workshops, private group bookings, and creative wine-country experiences in Murrumbateman, each session focuses on shared time, calm, and meaningful making.

Handbuilding Pottery Workshops Designed for

Connection, Calm & Creativity

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  • Ancient clay pottery including a vessel with a handle and a rounded object, displayed on a white surface with museum tools nearby.

    Pottery Workshop | Monday 10:30am | Murrumbateman

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  • Unfinished ceramic mug with a heart and the word 'DAD' engraved on it, displayed on a wooden table with other similar pottery in the background.

    Pottery Course | Tuesday 10:30am | Murrumbateman

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  • Collection of small, unglazed clay pottery vessels with handles, some with textured or carved surfaces, on a white platform.

    Pottery Workshop | Sunday 10:30am | North Canberra

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    School Workshop | Thursday 10:30am | North Canberra

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  • Unfinished ceramic pot with a hole near the top, placed on a metal stand, surrounded by similar pots, on a table covered with a patterned cloth.

    Private & Corporate Pottery Workshop

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About the Artist

Handmade Pottery, Books & Creative

Hi, I’m Nawsheen and I create small-batch handbuilt and wheelthrown pottery as well as books, artwork, and workshops through Whistle & Page to help people slow their days and reconnect — with themselves, their loved ones, and the everyday moments that shape us. From functional ceramics and illustrated stories to community pottery workshops near Canberra, everything I make is designed to be used, shared, and lived with, supporting connection, care, and creative presence.

My Story
My Journey

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If holiday gift lists make you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. This week’s blog is an invitation to embrace “enough” — in giving, receiving, and simply being. It might be the softest (and truest) gift guide of the
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Awards & Community Connections:

Whistle & Page is proud to be part of a vibrant, creative, and supportive community. Each connection and membership allows me to continue my mission: creating handcrafted pottery, artwork, children’s books, and workshops that bring connection, care, and creativity to everyday life.

Highlights include:

  • Local Business Awards 2025 – Winner, Outstanding Antiques, Arts, Crafts & Gifts: Celebrating craftsmanship and creativity.

  • Makers of Murrumbateman (Member since 2020, Vice President 2025): A local collective supporting makers through events, collaboration, and arts advocacy.

  • Australian Ceramics Association (Full Member): Promoting ceramic arts nationally and supporting professional development.

  • Ceramic Materials Workshop (Student): Intensive study of clay, glazes, and handbuilding techniques.

  • Visual Arts Society of Yass (Member 2024): Supporting artists, exhibitions, and community engagement in the Yass region.

  • Creative Gunning (Member 2025): Fostering regional arts and collaborative projects across NSW.

  • Southern Tablelands Arts (Member 2025): Connecting regional artists and promoting creative initiatives.

  • Yass Valley Business Chamber (Member 2024): Advocating for local businesses and supporting enterprise in the region.

  • Yass Valley Tourism Attraction: Welcoming visitors to experience the studio and its creative offerings.

Whistle & Page has also been featured in regional media, including WIN News Canberra (Nov 2025) and Storylines on Yass FM (Oct 2025, artist interview).

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