Rediscover Ceramics by Danica Wichtermann

Rediscover Ceramics by Danica Wichtermann Ceramic artist and teacher based in the Perth Hills, WA. Pottery workshops and home studio shop. Custom orders and gifts available.

Specialising in Australian botanical porcelain ceramics, sculpture, homewares and tableware. A childhood spent beachcombing, camping trips in the wilderness and a keen interest in botanicals, led Danica Wichtermann to channel her creativity and natural curiosity into the fine arts. It was a passion that inspired the Fremantle local to study visual arts. The results of her studies have enabled her

to create her own ceramics collection Rediscover Ceramics, which she now makes by hand in her studio in Wattle Grove, Western Australia. Danica completed her formal education studying a Diploma of Education and a BA in Fine Arts at Curtin University. She has won multiple awards for her ceramic sculptures, participates in numerous exhibitions and is represented by multiple galleries in Australia. Her Porcelain Collections start their humble beginning on the pottery wheel. Over time, mounds of clay evolve to become a canvas that tells her story. Each surface resonates what she lives amongst and loves so dearly - the Great Australian Bush. Her passion is to encapsulate our vast landscapes and unique flora, capturing that which is so different from other lands. Contrasting colours and intricate sculptural forms endlessly inspire her days carving in her studio.

“From my home to yours; from my hands to yours. Please enjoy and Rediscover Ceramics.”

02/09/2026

Looking for handmade Australian ceramics?

Free postage is now live across my website. No code required. Automatically applied to orders over $80 within Australia.

Shop handmade porcelain and stoneware ceramics, inspired by Australian native botanicals and wildlife.

Worldwide postage is also available, with express post options across Australia.

Prefer to see the pieces in person? Come and visit the studio shop in Wattle Grove.

www.rediscovering.com.au
Danica Rediscover Ceramics

Or comment SHOP for the link 🛍️

WHERE FEATHERS GATHER | Decades of Connection, Decades of ConservationI’m excited to be part of Decades, a group exhibit...
01/09/2026

WHERE FEATHERS GATHER | Decades of Connection, Decades of Conservation

I’m excited to be part of Decades, a group exhibition bringing together nine artists to reflect on time, change, memory and the marks we leave behind.

For this exhibition, I’ll be sharing work from my ongoing exploration of Western Australia’s black cockatoos and our connection to the natural environment - including ceramic feather forms and sculptural works inspired by these remarkable birds.

For me, conservation isn’t a single moment. It is something that builds over decades. Through observation, making, learning, sharing and taking action.

Decades
📍 PS Art Space, Walyalup (Fremantle) PS Art Space
📅 25 September – 2 October 2026
🌿 Opening: Friday 25 September, 7pm
All proceeds raised support RUAH Community Services.

A wonderful group of artists brought together by Xanthe Caesia

Em Readman 🍉🌈
Olly
Hound Ceramics Studio
Danica Rediscover Ceramics
Bower Bird Designs - Gail McCahon
Michelle Fleur Knowles - Artist
Oggie Studio | Pottery + Art Workshops Perth
Beste Ogan | Ceramic Artist

We would love to see you there.

Follow Decades Art Show for exhibition updates.

30/08/2026

We are so excited for Arcadia Crop Circles Art Installation Kings birthday long weekend. Come and see amazing artworks in the crop circle amongst the wheat. Be involved in community and clay creativity and sharing this unique experience. 26-28 September Goomalling.

27/08/2026

Oops… I let these pots go BONE DRY 😬 BUT, Your pot might not be a lost cause!

I accidentally left these vessels sitting through some extreme heat without adding water to the plaster in my damp box.

They dried almost completely to that chalky, bone-dry stage, which normally makes carving virtually impossible.

So I tried to bring them back.

💦 A little water in the damp box
💦 Gentle misting with a spray bottle
💦 Patience!

Depending on how dry the clay is, rehydrating can take several hours or even a few days. The key is gentle, gradual moisture rather than soaking the pots.

And it worked! Once the clay had rehydrated, I was able to carve them again.

One thing to watch for is mould if your pots have been sitting in a humid box for a long time. I like adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil to my water spray. A suitable disinfectant or diluted vinegar can also be used.

(Mature) Cheddar = leather hard
(OLD) Parmesan = bone dry
But Parmesan doesn’t always mean game over. 😉

Save this one for the next time your clay gets away from you.

26/08/2026

⭐️ Pottery tip: Keep your clay at the perfect “Cheddar” stage 🧀

Want to stop your freshly made work from turning into Parmesan before you’re ready to trim or work on it? 😆

Pro tip: use a damp box / pottery humidor.

A sealed box with a tight-fitting lid and 1–2 inches of set plaster in the base creates a humid environment that slows the drying process.

💦 Lightly spray the plaster when needed to add moisture back into the box.

Pop your leather-hard work inside, put the lid on and the moisture in the box helps keep your pieces workable for longer.

It’s particularly useful when you’re making multiple pieces over several days, or simply aren’t ready to trim yet.

Cheddar = leather hard. 🧀
Parmesan = bone dry.

Save this one for your next pottery session!

24/08/2026

If you’re new to wheel throwing, it can feel like there are about a million things to remember at once. 😅

So I’m going back to basics and sharing some of the techniques I teach my beginner students, one tip at a time. (IG version Sped up 😧)

I’ve also put together a free Beginner Wheel Throwing Tip Sheet, plus more pottery resources on my Learn page.

Comment THROW and I’ll DM you the link.

And if you’re in Perth and want to learn in person, I have new small-group wheel throwing classes coming up in Wattle Grove.

Comment CLASS and I’ll DM you the upcoming dates.

21/08/2026

Struggling with your wheel throwing? Come and join me in my Perth Hills studio and let’s get your hands back on the clay. 🤍

My small wheel throwing classes are limited to just 4 people, so you get plenty of individual guidance and hands-on help throughout the session.

✨ Total beginners welcome
✨ Perfect for building confidence
✨ Up-skilling available for more experienced potters
✨ Small, relaxed classes with plenty of one-on-one guidance

Whether you’re touching the wheel for the first time or trying to refine your technique, I’ll help you work through those tricky stages and get the clay doing what you want it to do.

Comment CLASS below and I’ll send you through my upcoming workshops.

https://www.rediscovering.com.au/upcoming-events

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Jack Road
Wattle Grove, WA
6107

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+61422986129

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