MALENY Clayworkers have turned their craft into community support, raising $2000 for the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre through a project dubbed The Common (Goal) Bowl.
The initiative, coordinated by Judy Gardiner and supported by a dedicated team of throwers and hand builders, saw members of the pottery group (part of Maleny Arts and Craft Inc.) create 100 unique bowls in a variety of shapes, glazes and sizes.
The bowls were sold for $20 each over two days at the Maleny Community Centre kiosk. Demand was so strong that the entire collection sold out within three-and-a-half hours of opening on the first day.
“We were all blown away by the public response and can’t believe we sold every bowl so quickly,” Ms Gardiner said. “It was a very rewarding experience for all the potters involved, and we were so happy to be supporting the wonderful Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.”
On Monday, September 15, Ms Gardiner and fellow member Heather O’Flaherty presented a cheque for $2000 to Madonna Hampson and Bronwyn Lysaght from the Neighbourhood Centre on behalf of Maleny Arts and Craft Inc.
The donation highlights the group’s commitment not only to their craft, but also to strengthening connections within the local community.