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Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be invited (as part of a YVBS group) to meet local potter Lorraine Simpson and given the opportunity to see and purchase some of her very unique, and quite stunning bonsai pots I first purchased a shohin sized LS pot at the YVBS exhibition earlier this year, and since then have admired her work wheneven I have spotted it. I now feel quite privelleged to have been able to chat with Lorraine, particularly about her techniques and finishes, and to also now own some more of her creations . Hopefully soon they will accommodate some trees that might just be worthy Just wanted to share, so hope you enjoy

p.s. please excuse the less than perfect photography (the colours are much nicer in real-life ) as these photos were more for my records, however I couldn't resist sharing

Cheers, Ryan

Good evening Ryan,

They are absolutely stunning. My dad bought a 36 cm rough texture from a bonsai shop. It is absolutely beautiful.

I have not got any myself yet. But I like the 36 cm rough texture style. I am after rectangular one. I will get some one day.

Best regards.

Lovely pots

Ken

Absolutly! Are they Raku some look as though they are.

Petra wrote:Absolutly! Are they Raku some look as though they are.

Hi Petra, having very little knowledge of pottery techniques, I was not experienced enough to ask if they were 'Raku', as I was more intrigued with the glaze and finished on pots 1 & 3, for which she used a double glaze technique which allowed for the two glazes to bleed and form varying hues, (I love the fact that with these two pots (especially #3) you can rotate them 90 degrees and it looks like a different pot, allowing for suitability to a variety of different bonsai)- apparently these were somewhat of an experiment to use up some left over gaze from some other work, and are somewhat of a departure from her more iconic rough oxidized finishes as seen in pot 4. I love the fact that they have all been handmade in Australia (Victoria none the less) and exhibit feel representative of our culture of diversity and innovation, differing from the usual fair of Japanese/Chinese/Korean pots.

I really like pots 1,2 & 4. Where is Lorraine Simpson located? Does she sell direct to the public?

How much was this tree if you dint mind me asking????

Hi Waltron and Velvet as this visit was organized through Yarra Valley Bonsai Society, and was at her home studio (not a shop front) I don't feel it is appropriate for me to release those details. I'm sure you understand (I guess these opportunities just one of the many benefits of being a member of an associated bonsai club )

However I do know that Bonsai Art in Heatherton (old dandenong rd), do have a nice range of her pots for sale (some very similar to the one you like Velvet), well worth a visit

glad you all like them

Edit: oops sorry Velvet, traveling from the Hunter is a bit more than a day trip still if you're really keen Bonsai Art may be able arrange sending or something?

nice post Ryan, gld you had a good time, and are very happy with the pots!!

Any idea on where to get the same style pot as in pic 3 and the 9th pic (31.5cm round) in South Australia, or anyone who will post to Adelaide? Its great to see some Australian made pots