Ceramic Artist
WORKSHOP STYLE
Practical, knowledgeable, supportive.
ABOUT PETE:
Peter Pilven began training as a potter at Sovereign Hill in 1972. Pete studied at the School of Mines before pursuing further studies in Western Australia and the United Kingdom. In 1982, Pete began lecturing at what is now known as Federation University and led the Visual Arts department until retiring in 2012.
WE SAY:
Pete is a renowned Ballarat ceramic artist whose work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions around the country. Pete was the Artist in Residence at the Denmark International Ceramics Centre in 2012. Since retiring, Pete continues to practice from their studio in Mt Pleasant.