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 Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina