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Handmade objects, crafted with intention by Sarah Muir-Smith.

Resourceful and considered, all Snakebird Designs ceramics are made with sustainability and longevity in mind. In 2023, no new materials will be purchased for use in Snakebird products- to find out more, read about the Nothing New Year!

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  • Sarah Muir-Smith, the founder of Snakebird Designs is throwing on her pottery wheel in her studio in Coburg North. She is making ceramic homewares that are intentional and beautiful.

    The story behind Snakebird Designs

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  • Sarah's hands are carving a citrus juicer made from clay. The back of her head and shoulder are blurry in the foreground.

Ready to start your own pottery journey? 6-week term courses begin April 24

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The story behind Snakebird Designs

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Thank you to Tatanja from On Jackson St for these beautiful studio photos!


With their joyous, approachable forms and functional nature, Snakebird Designs pieces call for celebration of the everyday. They are made to foster an appreciation of the quiet moments in your life

Working from her studio on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land (Coburg North), previously Boon Wurrung Country in 'Australia', Sarah spends her days crafting ceramics and other handmade goods for Snakebird Designs.

Sarah's practice focuses on ceramics but also includes macramé, watercolour and printmaking. She runs Snakebird Designs independently, with sustainability and social justice as core principles that inform her business model. She is currently striving to use local, found and waste materials in her practice wherever possible.


Follow along on instagram for beautiful photography, behind the scenes insights into the ceramic process and the occasional cat pic!