Cardinia Cultural Centre

Eighty Years of Earth, Clay & Fire: The Enduring Story of Robert Gordon Pottery

This exhibition celebrates both the beloved pottery and the three-generation legacy shaping Australian Ceramics.

Exhibitions

Event Details

Category

Exhibitions

Event Starts

Sep 6, 2025 10:00

Event Ends

Sep 29, 2025 16:00

Venue

Cardinia Cultural Centre

Location

40, Lakeside Boulevard

Dates: Saturday, 6 September – Monday 29, September 2025
Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm, daily
Entry: FREE
Venue: CCC Gallery

About the exhibition

Step into a world crafted with passion and fired by imagination.

For 80 remarkable years, the Robert Gordon story has unfolded, a true testament to Australian ingenuity in clay. From Colin and June Dyson’s pioneering spirit at Dyson Studios in 1945 Black Rock, navigating the industry as its sole female potter, to the establishment of The Pack Track Pottery by her son Robert ‘Andy’ Gordon and his wife Barbara in Gembrook, this family’s journey is etched in every curve and glaze.

Explore the evolution from a humble tin shed to a thriving Pakenham headquarters, now helmed by the third generation, Hannah and Bobby Gordon, crafting exquisite pieces for home, hospitality, and interiors.

This exhibition celebrates not just the beloved pottery found in countless spaces across the nation and beyond, but the enduring legacy of a family whose hands have shaped Australian ceramics for three generations – a story as unique and cherished as the pieces they create.

robertgordonaustralia.com

The Thursday Lounge: Bar and Gallery open late, free live music 6-8pm

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