The North Coast Mud Trail is back for its 13th year, celebrating the region’s vibrant ceramics community with a self-drive weekend event across the beautiful Northern Rivers.
Held on 16 and 17 August 2025, the event invites art lovers, collectors and curious adventurers to explore 22 open studios, featuring 33 local ceramic artists.
With participating studios across the Byron, Ballina and Lismore Shires, the Mud Trail offers a unique opportunity to visit potters in their personal workspaces.
Visitors can experience live demonstrations, hear from artists in talks, participate in workshops and purchase handmade ceramics directly from the makers.
A creative journey through the Northern Rivers
‘The Mud Trail is more than an art event,’ said Venessa Skye, President of North Coast Ceramics.
‘It’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and community. Visitors get to see where the magic happens and gain an intimate insight into the process behind each piece.’
Offering a full weekend of hands-on engagement, the Mud Trail lets attendees build their own itinerary, travelling at their own pace through the picturesque hinterland and villages of the Northern Rivers.
Free brochures with a full map and program are available in local cafés, stores, galleries and tourist information centres, or you can plan your route online at northcoastceramics.com.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply pottery-curious, the North Coast Mud Trail promises a rich, immersive experience.
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