About Hobart Hills

Hobart Hills is a working ceramics studio and shop in the heart of Hobart. Every piece is slip-cast and glazed by hand on site, in colours drawn from the Tasmanian landscape: lichen on coastal granite, eucalypt scrub, alpine tarns. Walk in, meet the maker, watch the process.

Hamish Gibson, Maker.

I work primarily with slipcasting, a technique I’m drawn to for its balance of process, versatility, and creative freedom.

The challenges and limitations of clay contribute to the technique and design process, resulting in tactile forms that highlight natural lines, textures, and finishes.

Each piece begins with moulds I’ve designed and made by hand. I’ve developed my own blended clay bodies and a library of glazes inspired by the Tasmanian landscape. These handmaking processes create uniqueness and help to form a distinct and cohesive body of work.

The result is a collection of functional ceramics that are durable, practical, and refined, while retaining the subtle marks of the handmaking process. Each piece is designed to be used and enjoyed in everyday life, bringing a sense of care and quiet pleasure to daily rituals.