MOUNTAINTOP LOCALLY SOURCED WILD CLAY MADE WITH LOVE <3
Wild Nature Clay
All things clay in creative ways
A UNIQUE MOUNTAINTOP STUDIO
Wild Nature Clay is a small, privately owned and operated ceramics studio located in the beautiful Verdue Valley, near Upper Main Arm, Mullumbimby.
Meet Ben Ruble
Ben Ruble works as an artist and small business owner of Wild Nature Clay. He has a devoted passion for claywork, since he discovered it in 1997, while taking a Pottery 101 University Class, at first just for “fun”. He’s developed his talents proficiently on the wheel, and is self-taught in sculpting more artistic forms. He’s also been a qualified school teacher with over 17 years experience in both public and private settings, teaching grades K-8 in America and Australia.
As a resident artist for 3 years with Richard Carter in Pope Valley, Napa, California, Ben learned more traditional wood-firing pottery methods in large Anagama and Naborigama Kilns. Working with teams of up to 15 others who stoked these kilns for 7 days at a time until wood ash melted into glaze, he learned the value of teamwork and the magic of this ancient firing method..
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Workshop
Ben also offers workshops like primitive pit firing, and Raku-fired ceramics, with a community vibe and discounts for families.
Dive into the ancient art of Raku pottery and watch as your imagination dances with flames! Join us for an exhilarating Raku Fire Pottery Workshop, where fiery passions meet artistic finesse.
Or join us for a familly pit-fire weekend and unleash your creativity on handbuilding with clay and learn to fire pots in a primitive kiln using natural decorative materials including oxides, cow pats, seaweed, and wood!
Kiln Hire
I offer my kiln hire service to individuals who have made their clay creations from home or elsewhere, and need an experienced kiln technician to fire it for them.
With 2 gas kilns, I can accomodate most shapes and sizes up to 1M in height. I treat your work as if it were mine, in carefully firing slowly for thicker pieces (with deeply embedded water molecules), ensuring explosions do not occur during the first stages of a “Bisque” fire.
I can fire to all temperatures in oxidation or reduction, up to 1300
Custom Sink
Discover the beauty of craftsmanship with our custom handmade sinks by Wild Nature Clay. Each sink is uniquely crafted using naturally harvested clay from Mount Jerusalem, offering a one-of-a-kind piece for your bathroom.
Perfect for homeowners and renovators seeking to support local artisans and add a touch of natural elegance to their new spaces. Embrace quality and sustainability with a truly bespoke design that brings the essence of the earth into your home.
INSPIRED CREATOR
Ben has become a recent author in the book, Inspired Creators, Embracing the Magic of Your Soul Mission ( Hille House Publishing Co.), and his chapter describes how he found his purpose in life through many tough lessons, as well as magical moments, all the while staying devoted to his passion for working with clay.
This book is available on Kindle and Amazon.