Education

Larissa is a Queensland registered Art & Media teacher with over 20 years of experience in developing and writing art programs, covering primary to tertiary years. Her Art in Clay professional development days for teachers have become an extremely popular annual event, showcasing local and nationally recognised ceramic artists, innovative approaches to making, useful health and safety procedures and technical advise.

With a variety of experience and skills in hand building, wheel throwing, slip casting and experimental techniques Larissa designs each workshop to cater the needs of its students and current curriculum. She is a regular artist in resident in primary and secondary schools, private clay schools and TAFE and provides quality education resources and packages; which will serve your students and department for years to come. Visits can include a combination of artist talks, demonstrations, mentoring, workshops and installation/public art work. Individualised professional development for Art teachers and support staff is also available which can include advise on kilns, firing, use of clays, tools and glaze.

Presentations & previous artist in residencies include- ABC National Radio ‘The Arts Show’, QLD Art Teachers conference, Australian Ceramics triennale, Ceramic Arts QLD, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast.
A.B . Paterson College, St Margaret’s, T.S.S., Hillcrest Christian College, St Benedicts, Coomera Anglican College, Northern Beaches TAFE, All Saints College, G.C. Christian College, Tamborine Mt S.H.S, Waldies School-Tasmania.

Educators can use the form below to request my fees and more information about my services. Please be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for upcoming workshops in 2023.

Testimonials

‘Larissa is a highly knowledgeable and talented ceramicist and teacher. Having attended several of her teachers professional development days, Larissa’s workshops are always fun and engaging – always a definite highlight of the school year! The incursion at my school was a memorable experience my students will never forget. I would highly recommend working with Larissa and we can’t wait to have her back in our classroom next year!’

Megan Davis, Arts Curriculum Leader
St Benedict’s College

Larissa’s workshop with my senior students was a wonderful authentic experience. Larissa motivated and supported each individual throughout the day, cleverly moving from scaffolded tasks to more open-ended opportunities, where students could create their own pieces from scratch. 

Her elegant work and clear demonstrations inspired students to experiment with construction techniques, and ways of embedding or including a range of coloured clays. 

Each student was able to complete a couple of aesthetically pleasing pieces by the end of the day. 

Julia Black, Art Teacher
Gold Coast Christian College

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