Artisans have been decorating porcelain for centuries.
To complete a design pigments, texture products, lustres and various precious metals can be applied to white porcelain, the china painter's canvas. After each application the piece is kiln fired at up to 850°C. At this temperature the glaze melts sufficiently to absorb the paint leaving pieces that are both durable and permanent.
Kiln-fired china painting produces enduring works ready to become the collectable art of tomorrow.
The aim of this website is to provide current news, events and topics of interest for china painters and all who appreciate the art, especially painters from the Western Australia region.
To view recent work see the Main Gallery page. From the Main Gallery you can link to further galleries which feature work arranged by subject (see below).
RECENTLY ADDED
Article and photographs from the WA Guild of China Painters' 2019 exhibition. Read news page article with link to special exhibition page.
Article and Photographs from the 2019 Albany Porcelain Art Workshop. Read news article......
Penny Mueller's WAGCP demonstration and talk - 'Life on a Small Scale - painting miniatures' see News Page article......
NEWS
WA Guild of China Painters 2019 Exhibition
The WAGCP has just held its 2019 exhibition and sale of work. Held at the Guildford town hall, several hundred pieces of porcelain were on display. For more information read news article...
2019 Albany Porcelain Art Workshop
The 2019 Albany Porcelain Art Workshop was held in March. This very successful workshop offered three days of painting with a choice of three different teachers. Read news article
Essie Stokes Celebrated 100th Birthday
Congratulations to Guild Life Member and Perth china painter Essie Stokes who recently celebrated her 100th birthday! Read news article......
For other news and events visit the News Page...
2019 UPCOMING EVENTS
| 8 June | WA Guild of China Painters general meeting. Guest speaker: Brenda Henderson, subject: 'Not the Usual Subject' |
| 26 - 30 August |
Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers Assn 17th China Painting convention & exhibition For more information visit www.porcelainartteacherswa.net |
| For details visit Calendar and Events Page | |
Shown - Blue Leschenaultia footed box. Painted naturalistically and the base finished with overlaid textured metallic paint and gold. The piece prepared for the Albany Porcelain Art Camp. To view larger image......
Visit Main Gallery to view other recent works.