Making Handmade Pottery for Everyday Rituals and Books for Blooming Hearts

Embracing Life’s Simple Beauty And Creating Slowly, Intentionally, Wholeheartedly.

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New Collection Arriving

3 February 2026

If you’ve been looking for a thoughtful way to mark love, friendship, or simply care — for someone else or for yourself — a new Whistle & Page collection is on its way. Launching 3 February 2026, just in time for Galentine’s and/or Valentine’s Day, this small-batch release is filled with one-of-a-kind pottery made to be held, used, and cherished in everyday life. If you’d like a sweeter, more considered way to shop, The Whistlers receive early access and occasional thank-you offers before the collection opens to the public.

Handmade pieces. Meaningful moments. Made with you in mind.

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Whistle & Page offers thoughtful handbuilding pottery workshops near Canberra, designed to help people slow down, connect, and create together. From parent and child pottery classes and school holiday sessions to adult workshops, private group bookings, and creative wine-country experiences in Murrumbateman, each session focuses on shared time, calm, and meaningful making.

Handbuilding Pottery Workshops Designed for

Connection, Calm & Creativity

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    Monday Mud and Mischief — Family Edition

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    Fire Up Friday — Locals Edition

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  • Unfinished ceramic pot with a hole near the top, placed on a metal stand, surrounded by similar pots, on a table covered with a patterned cloth.

    Muddy Good Fun — Corporate/Special Events

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  • Unfinished ceramic mug with a heart and the word 'DAD' engraved on it, displayed on a wooden table with other similar pottery in the background.

    The Pottery Low-down — A 5-Week Course

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  • Collection of small, unglazed clay pottery vessels with handles, some with textured or carved surfaces, on a white platform.

    Saturday Sip & Sculpt — Once A Month

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About the Artist

Handmade Pottery, Books & Creative

Hi, I’m Nawsheen and I create small-batch handbuilt and wheelthrown pottery as well as books, artwork, and workshops through Whistle & Page to help people slow their days and reconnect — with themselves, their loved ones, and the everyday moments that shape us. From functional ceramics and illustrated stories to community pottery workshops near Canberra, everything I make is designed to be used, shared, and lived with, supporting connection, care, and creative presence.

My Story
My Journey

Recent Instagram Posts:

Ever notice how creativity slows the world down? In my December studio, clay becomes a sweet companion that refuses to hurry — even when the season does. If you’re craving stillness, this blog might be the deep exhale you need. www.whi
Fresh Smug Mugs — sanded, washed, and packed, all ready for delivery… and I have a favourite. This one right here, dressed in my signature Petrichor glaze (all mossy greens, rainy blues, and pure cosy-weather energy), says: “Wait
Some news has been sitting in my chest these past few weeks — the kind that taps you on the shoulder while you’re glazing, gardening, or trying to drink a hot tea before the kids find you. Now that summer’s here, it feels right to

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Awards & Community Connections:

Whistle & Page is proud to be part of a vibrant, creative, and supportive community. Each connection and membership allows me to continue my mission: creating handcrafted pottery, artwork, children’s books, and workshops that bring connection, care, and creativity to everyday life.

Highlights include:

  • Local Business Awards 2025 – Winner, Outstanding Antiques, Arts, Crafts & Gifts: Celebrating craftsmanship and creativity.

  • Makers of Murrumbateman (Member since 2020, Vice President 2025): A local collective supporting makers through events, collaboration, and arts advocacy.

  • Australian Ceramics Association (Full Member): Promoting ceramic arts nationally and supporting professional development.

  • Ceramic Materials Workshop (Student): Intensive study of clay, glazes, and handbuilding techniques.

  • Visual Arts Society of Yass (Member 2024): Supporting artists, exhibitions, and community engagement in the Yass region.

  • Creative Gunning (Member 2025): Fostering regional arts and collaborative projects across NSW.

  • Southern Tablelands Arts (Member 2025): Connecting regional artists and promoting creative initiatives.

  • Yass Valley Business Chamber (Member 2024): Advocating for local businesses and supporting enterprise in the region.

  • Yass Valley Tourism Attraction: Welcoming visitors to experience the studio and its creative offerings.

Whistle & Page has also been featured in regional media, including WIN News Canberra (Nov 2025) and Storylines on Yass FM (Oct 2025, artist interview).

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