Janet Mansfield b. 19 August 1934

  • Maker (Ceramist),
  • Artist (Ceramist)
As a speaker, writer, publisher, juror and convenor, Janet Mansfield put Australian ceramics on the international stage. Her magazine "Ceramics: Art and Perception" set a new standard as a high quality journal dedicated to ceramic art. As a master potter, she made stong woodfire and salt-glazed works, many of which now reside in public and private collections.
associate of
International Academy of Ceramics
Other occupation
titular member of, from 1982-2013, and president of, from 2006-2012.
associate of
Ceramic Study Group
Other occupation
president of, from 1968-1969
associate of
Object: Australian Design Centre
Other occupation
president of, from 1972-1973
associate of
Crafts Council of Australia
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Executive Member of, from 1971-75
associate of
Potters' Society of Australia
Other occupation
exhibiting member of, from 1968 and president of, from 1985-1986
associate of
Crafts Council of New South Wales
Other occupation
president of, from 1972-1973