My Story

Hi my name is Michaela and I have been living in Australia since 2013, having come from the Czech Republic. I have always felt a deep connection to the arts. Starting from my maternal great-grandfather and on to my grandfather and mother who painted and played musical instruments, I was surrounded by art. Throughout dark times in my life, it was art that sustained me. I found my true artistic passion in the medium of ceramics. Working with a clay allowed me to focus on and express my feelings. It taught me patience and acceptance, as things don't always turn out like you expect !... both in art & life!

I studied a diploma course at the Czech Krumlov Art Ceramic College and gained my diploma in Ceramic Art. I have kept up my art practice ever since. My work has included the restoration of some of Prague's historic building, including painting and gold leaf replacement on ceilings + cornices. Working in Prague gave me access to amazing art and artists and I was lucky to work under Ivan Panov, glazing, modelling, slip-casting and wheel work. I was commissioned to make moulds to replicate historic clay tiles that were part of a relief on a castle and to make a relief sculpture for the city mayor. I arrived in Australia to study English and further develop my art. I continued my work in ceramics and also paintings, completing eight commissioned paintings. Joining the CCPS, allowed me access to a kiln, and the opportunity to meet fellow artists. I was one of 30 selected ceramic artists that made a piece for their 50th. anniversary exhibition at Gosford Art Gallery. Since 2018, I have worked out of my own studio, making and selling usable art ware.

Each of my pieces is unique as all we are, with message of life lessons & balance in nature.

Now I'm very happy to share my joy of clay with my ceramic students at the farm in my Foxey Ceramic Studio. My ceramic classes are for all kinds of people to be in the present moment and let go our daily problems ... to balance our unbalanced life.