
Mud Dept.
Ceramics
Mud Dept. is the home of contemporary handmade ceramics from potter and artist Lea Durie.
Intentionally created to inspire mindful, peaceful moments in the everyday—each piece is hand-crafted from Lea’s studio at the Strathnairn Arts Centre overlooking the Brindabellas.
Functional and beautiful, Mud Dept. tablewares are designed and made using earthy clays and a unique reduction fire technique which provides the lovely muted shades and textural finishes that are distinctive to Lea’s style. Each piece is a unique reflection of the landscape of the mountains and plains of southern NSW and the ACT.
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Lea has been mad about clay since she first made a wonky turtle in primary school. Ceramics has been part of her life ever since. Over the past 10 years, Lea has built a reputation as a maker and artist. She has sold her work under Lea Durie Ceramics and Mud. Dept at markets, open studios, and through galleries and stockists of quality hand made objects.
Lea's ceramic art work has been shown in a number of exhibitions, winning several awards, including the 2024 North Queensland Ceramic Awards. Lea holds a Masters of Contemporary Art Practices from the Australian National University and has taught workshops and master classes in ceramics and business skills.