IWCN Spring Meet Up with Ceramicist Leonard Smith

The IWCN Spring Meet-Up is a chance to share space, swap stories, and spark ideas. Whether you're deep in your practice or just finding your way back, come and reconnect with the creative community that makes the Inner West thrive.

This month, our Provocation dives into the heart of creative place, people, and practice with beloved ceramicist and educator Leonard Smith. From selling pots out of a Combi van to pioneering sustainable ceramic practices across the globe, Leonard’s journey is a testament to sustaining not just a creative career, but a creative life.

He’ll share reflections on how to keep an even keel in an unpredictable world, what it means to nurture the next generation of artists, and how craft—done slowly, thoughtfully, and in connection with community and environment—can shape a more sustainable future.

Expect warm wisdom, a few laughs, and the kind of insight that only comes from someone who’s spent a lifetime making, teaching, and staying true to their values.