Larissa is a Queensland registered Art & Media teacher with over 20 years of experience in developing and writing art programs, covering primary to tertiary years. Her professional development days for teachers have become an extremely popular events, showcasing local and nationally recognised ceramic artists, innovative approaches to making, useful health and safety procedures and technical advise.

With a variety of experience and skills in hand building, wheel throwing, slip casting and experimental techniques Larissa designs each workshop to cater the needs of its students and current curriculum. She is a regular artist in resident in primary and secondary schools, private clay schools and TAFE. She provides quality education resources and packages; which will serve your students and department for years to come. Visits can include a combination of artist talks, demonstrations, mentoring, workshops and installation/public art work. Individualised professional development for Art teachers and support staff is also available which can include advise on kilns, firing, use of clays, tools and glaze.

Presentations & previous artist in residencies include- ABC National Radio ‘The Arts Show’, QLD Art Teachers conference, Australian Ceramics Triennale, Ceramic Arts QLD, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, Griffith University and University of Southern Qld.
A.B . Paterson College, St Margaret’s, T.S.S., Hillcrest Christian College, St Benedicts, Coomera Anglican College, Northern Beaches TAFE, All Saints College, G.C. Christian College, Tamborine Mt S.H.S, Waldies School-Tasmania, FN Qld Potters.

Educators can use the form below to request my fees and more information about my services. Please be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for upcoming workshops in 2025-2026.