Barambah Pottery

Barambah Pottery Barambah Pottery is an initiative of the Ration Shed Museum to reestablish ceramic art creation in C

Barambah, meaning fresh or running water, is the Indigenous name for the area surrounding Cherbourg, the third largest Indigenous community in Queensland, Australia. Barambah Pottery was a commercial training venture in Cherbourg from 1969 to 1987. During this time many local people were employed to create and decorate pottery for both practical and aesthetic use. Most of the works produced at Barambah Pottery were decorated with traditional Indigenous designs and motifs, and some were made specifically for social clubs and organisations in the South Burnett. Many of these distinctive pottery works were sold through the Aboriginal Creations store in Brisbane to foreign tourists, and this exhibition includes pieces that have travelled home from private collections in the UK and USA.

08/07/2026

Is the Barambah pottery still going ?

10/11/2024
10/11/2024

✨ New exhibition coming soon...

In partnership with the Ration Shed Museum of Cherbourg, Gympie Regional Gallery is proud to share a newly developed exhibition with local and national significance.

Barambah Pottery holds a significant place in Queensland Indigenous art history, originating from the Aboriginal settlement at Cherbourg in the late 1960s. Today its legacy thrives under a renewed appreciation for its artists and community.

Supported by the Ration Shed Museum, historical and contemporary artworks will be showcased offering viewers a unique perspective on culture, society and artistic expression.

Don’t miss this significant exhibition!

✨ Barambah Pottery – The story continues
📅 Saturday 16 November
⏰ 10:30am-12pm
Special guest speakers
Free morning tea, all welcome.
RSVP via our Facebook event.

🙏This project was made possible by the Regional Arts Development Fund. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gympie Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Image: Jug by Barambah Potters, Ca. 1979, wheel thrown glazed ceramic. Courtesy of the Ration Shed Museum. See less

Always on for worshops and learning every Monday Come on down and join us !
14/04/2024

Always on for worshops and learning every Monday
Come on down and join us !

The Barambah Pottery studio is open next Monday AND Tuesday with guest ceramic artist Jane Orme Come along 10 _ 2 pm to...
27/06/2023

The Barambah Pottery studio is open next Monday AND Tuesday with guest ceramic artist Jane Orme
Come along 10 _ 2 pm to learn about clay and make a clay pot or mini dingo !

Barambah Potters group Mondays Creating such beautiful work at the Ration Shed Museum
27/02/2023

Barambah Potters group
Mondays
Creating such beautiful work at the Ration Shed Museum

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18 Barambah Avenue
Cherbourg, QLD
4605

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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