MUDDY HANDS

Muddy Hands Pottery Studio

Muddy Hands Pottery Studio, nestled among the mountains of Northern Rivers, NSW, is run by Japanese potter Tomoko Houtzager is a Japanese‐born artisan and the creative force behind Muddy Hands Pottery Studio.  

Many years of dedicated practice in ceramics, she fuses time‐honored Japanese techniques with the organic inspiration of her surrounding landscape. Every piece she creates is a testament to her commitment to craftsmanship, functionality, and aesthetic harmony.

Through Muddy Hands Pottery Studio, Tomoko continues to honour her Japanese heritage while celebrating the natural beauty of Northern Rivers. Every piece she produces is a singular expression of skill, culture, and place—an invitation to experience pottery as a living art form.