By Brittany Drysdale
WHAT started as a self-taught hobby has become a successful small business for local woman Maison “Maicy” Hocking.
With a name meaning “home” in French, Maison’s designs certainly have a homey feel to them. From a tiny shed in the backyard of her house, Ceramics by Maison creates beautifully unique ceramic pieces that intricately explore shape, texture, and pattern.
“I find my inspiration in shapes. Even if you’re trying to make one shape but it turns into something else you can just go with it and create something even more exciting.” said Maison.
Intrigued by ceramic-making videos she saw on the internet; Maison purchased a pottery wheel off eBay and began watching how-to videos. After a period of trial and error, Maicy’s designs started to take off.
With her pieces available to purchase at Renatos Florist in Wyndham Street, Shepparton and her newly established Etsy shop, Ceramics by Maison are filling homes all across the region.
In the future for her business, Maison said she hopes one day she can further develop her designs and sell more of her work to a wider audience.
Initially, Maison started making ceramics as a form of therapy, finding the practice of pottery to be highly curative and meditative, bringing great happiness to the Shepparton local.
“Each piece is made with love, and it makes me happy to think of my designs happily on display in someone’s home.
“I’m glad I can share this with other people.”
You can view Maisons work from her Instagram @CeramicsByMaison, or her Etsy www.etsy.com/au/shop/CeramicsByMaison
