The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education

If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio practice.
three people working and chatting in a ceramic studio. North Queensland Potters

Going to art school may not be an option to you – maybe it is financially restrictive, you are regionally-based and just don’t have access, or are weighted by other demands dampening your dream.

An inspiring conversation with Baylee Griffin gives hope that you can embrace your passion through alternative routes.

Griffin is a ceramic artist based in Townsville, and also President of the North Queensland Potters Association, at the studios of which they now also teach. ArtsHub caught with Griffin during a recent visit to Townsville, and was even guided by them to take a spin on the wheel as we chatted.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

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