Once inside the gallery you will experience some of the history of his work in a retrospective display as well as his current projects. A visit to his studio gallery at Yackandandah is like walking through a doorway into the heart and soul of the man. The garden and views are breathtaking in all seasons. […]
Salt Glaze …
John Dermer’s first love has always been with the frustratingly difficult but addictive process of salt glazing. This technique, developed in the 14th century, is practiced today by only a select and dedicated few. Dermer began working with the salt glaze process in 1967 and continues to pursue this field today. Failures in the harsh […]
John Dermer OAM
Member of the International Academy of Ceramics John Dermer OAM was born and educated in Melbourne. He completed his ceramics degree and teaching qualifications at RMIT and spent the earlier part of his career based in Melbourne. In the early 1970s he travelled extensively overseas and worked as artist in residence at Wedgwood in the […]