About Tania Hungerford

My passion for sculpture and form has been a lifelong journey, beginning in my childhood at a Waldorf School in Germany. I vividly recall a visit to a ceramic studio when I was just nine years old—a moment that sparked an enduring sense of wonder. The potter's fluid movements, the strength and elegance with which she shaped the clay, and the effortless beauty that seemed to come to life between her hands left a lasting impression on me.
For me, it is the connection between the maker's imagination, the dynamic movement of the hands, and the voice of the material that allows forms to spring to life, ultimately speaking of life itself.
In 1982, as a young woman, I journeyed to Australia, where I began working at a horse riding school in Armidale, NSW. It was there that I met my partner, Tom, and shared my dream of becoming a potter. Soon after, I had the privilege of training with ceramic artist Will Castle in a production pottery studio. Over the course of nine years, I embarked on a steep learning curve—mastering the art of throwing even and pleasing forms, building our own wheels and wood-fired kilns, and experimenting widely with materials and techniques.
After those formative years, Tom and I moved to Melbourne, where we raised a beautiful family and pursued further studies and new career paths. I completed studies in Anthroposophy, Biographical Counselling, Waldorf Teacher Education, a BA in Social Science/Counselling, and an MA in Therapeutic Arts.
Sculpture and working with clay, wood, copper, and stone have remained a constant passion throughout my life. I also found fulfillment as a tutor and workshop facilitator, sharing my knowledge and love for the arts with others. For the past 28 years, I have had the pleasure of teaching sculpture and a diverse range of subjects to Waldorf/Steiner teachers in training at the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Teacher Training Seminar. My teaching repertoire includes Goethean observation, working with children with individual learning needs, form drawing, the healthy development of the senses, human development and the 7 year phases, professional communication, and thoughtful conflict resolution.
I feel deeply grateful to have woven my artistic work into the fabric of my understanding of anthroposophy, therapeutic practices, nature, and human connection. This work is profoundly meaningful to me, and I am honored to continue exploring and sharing it with others.