Typically the gold in Gulgong is the yellow mineral variety which caused a great gold rush in the late 1800's, however this section of our web site is reffering to Gulgong's even more plentiful supply of white gold: Kaolin Clay to be exact.

Please enjoy the following articles by local historian Helen McAnulty.

The Clays of Gulgong
History of of the Kaolin clay in Gulgong including it's mining and ownership.

The Early Days of Ceramics in Gulgong
Talks about the original ceramic artists and groups in Gulgong.

Janet Mansfield
Well known local potter who gave her time and skills to help with
Gulgong’s Arts and Crafts exhibitions in the 1970’s.

 

Cudgegong Gallery wishes to thank Helen McAnulty, for her permission to reproduce in full her excellent article, which was originally published in the February, March and April 2002 issues of the “Gulgong Gossip” Newsletter.