Making Handmade Pottery for Everyday Rituals and Books for Blooming Hearts.
Creating Slowly, Intentionally, Wholeheartedly.
Local Handmade Pottery
Local Pottery Experiences
Oh Hi! You found me!
I am Nawsheen — a potter and children’s book author creating from rural New South Wales, where the seasons shape the rhythm of my work, and the land sweetly teaches patience.
Clay is my first language. Story is my second.
Each piece I make — wheel-thrown or handbuilt — is formed slowly by hand, honouring movement, texture and the beauty of imperfection. My glazes echo the landscape around me: mossy greens, rain-washed blues, earth after storm. No two pieces are ever the same. I value the evidence of the maker in the made.
Alongside pottery, I write and illustrate children’s books grounded in Australian seasons, gratitude and belonging — stories that speak to children and their grown-ups.
My work sits where art meets function. A cup should steady your morning. A bowl should hold memory. A book should soften the end of a long day.
Through Whistle & Page — From my hands to your heart and home — I choose slowness in a fast world.
Everything I create is an offering of warmth, wonder and connection.
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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.
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Local Business Awards 2025 – Winner, Outstanding Antiques, Arts, Crafts & Gifts: Celebrating craftsmanship and creativity.
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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.
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.
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Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) ACT
Working with Children Check (WWCC) NSW
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Ceramic Materials Workshop (Student): Intensive study of clay, glazes, and handbuilding techniques.
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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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Whistle & Page welcomes NDIS participants to explore creativity through pottery in a calm and supportive studio. Workshops are suitable for self-managed or plan-managed participants and focus on building confidence, practical skills, and social connection through hands-on clay experiences. Learn more.