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A National Trust property, Bendigo Pottery is one of Australia's oldest pottery works. The tourist museum and ceramics school is located approximately 6.5 km north of Bendigo in nearby Epsom. Bendigo Pottery was first established in 1851 by George Duncan Guthrie who, after failing to find gold in the goldfields, discovered fine white clay instead. With a fascinating collection of historic wood fired kilns and clay production equipment, visitors can observe skilled potters demonstrate the art of hand throwing clay on a wheel and watch in awe while the raw clay is transformed into a variety of plates, goblets, bowls and pots. A range of high-quality ceramic cookware and tableware, in both heritage and contemporary designs, can be purchased from the sales gallery while visitors can also indulge in some light refreshments and snacks at the cafe. Around the pottery are other historic buildings including George Guthrie's stables, the original Moliagul store and the Myer Verandah as well as a serene garden with flowers, picnic facilities and playgrounds for children.
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