Tucked away in the picturesque coastal hinterland West of Iluka and just North of Yamba and Angourie lives a warm and talented artisan.

Nikki Bee takes joy in turning the humble piece of clay into charming pieces of functional art in her idyllic studio oasis surrounded by bushland and birdsong.

A second generation Potter, Nikki grew up watching her father hone his craft and was drawn to this past time herself later in life.

Nikki makes all her pieces from start to finish utilising various techniques and glazes to bring each piece to life. She appreciates the slow and thoughtful process of forming her craft in small and purposeful batches.

Nikki sometimes sells her unique pieces at the Yamba Farmer’s Market and many are available online.

Oceanstays.com.au commissioned Nikki to make their most recent batch of pinch bowls which are gifted with each stay in participating properties.

Nikki’s true joy is ‘throwing clay’ on her potters wheel and she started her oceanstays.com.au commission with this approach, but changed tact and decided to create her gift bowls using a ‘pinch’ technique with great effect.

These gorgeous bowls spread the joy offered by one of Nikki’s hand made pieces beyond the farmer’s market and into the homes of guests as they return from their holidays with their memories and these lovingly made momentos.

Book your stay at oceanstays.com.au to collect your gift bowl by Nikki Bee and experience the oceanstays.com.au difference.