makers using
wood and clay
Jim and Emma are creatives who love beautiful things.
They started Pom-me-granite in 2015 with the vision to design and create objects that last the test of time both in quality and style; Emma with clay and Jim with wood.
Their creations are simple, natural and original.
EMMA: Designer / Maker; works with clay to create everyday objects to feed both body and soul.
Qualifications:
BA in Ceramic Design from Monash University
Grad Dip in Education from Melbourne University
Emma trained as an apprentice ceramics conservator before running her restoration business Emend restorations for 15 years. But her fingers grew restless. While she repaired the creations of other makers she yearned to manipulate the raw material herself…
JIM: Designer / Carpenter; crafts useful objects that highlight the unique grain and form of the wood.
Qualifications/Training:
UK - trained carpenter
Self-taught fine furniture maker
Jim works full time as a builder to support their shared dream and uses weekends to work on commissions. One day they will work side by side.
What’s in a name?
Jim and Emma loved the sound of pomegranate for their business, but it was unavailable. Some creative thinking presented a personal solution. Jim’s a quietly-proud Pom, Em backwards is me, and the imposing rock forms in the hills surrounding their studio are made of granite. Pom-me-granite!
July saw the gorgeous Tara Dennis and the amazing crew from Better Homes and Gardens visit the farm and studio. Emma shared her passion for fermenting, they foraged in the paddock, made a plate on a hump mould and enjoyed soup by the fire. It was a fabulous experience, and part one and part two can be viewed below!
The design files x Emma Jimson
When the Design files came to Pom-me-granite Studios.
“The first in our video series spotlighting creatives working in Central Victoria, supported by the Regional Centre for Culture.”