THE WHEEL DEAL

Sydney’s Marrickville is home to a new creative space where you can truly get behind the wheel. Clay Cartel is a new pottery studio from potters and ceramicists Shannon Lewis and Shinhee Ma, joined by chef-turned-potter Daniel Mulligan. After working in kitchens for 20 years and on the verge of burnout, Mulligan turned to pottery to help him find a sense of balance outside of the kitchen. In 2016 he traded his chef’s knives for trimming tools and throwing knives. These days he produces tableware for restaurants and cafés, and joined forces with Ma and Lewis to open the studio. The trio now hope to share their talents with the community, offering a studio space where people can learn the basics of throwing down clay and develop their practice. There’s also a retail shop where you can purchase their plates, vessels, bowls and vases.

Units 35 & 36, 76B Edinburgh Rd, Marrickville, NSW, claycartel.com.au