Robert Gordon Pottery

Robert Gordon Pottery Robert Gordon Pottery The ‘Pack Track Pottery’ was born. But the story and inspiration for Robert Gordon dates long before 1979 and a rickety home made studio.
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Around thirty years ago, Robert ‘Andy’ Gordon walked into a ten by eight foot tin shed, picked up a lump of clay and turned his potter’s wheel. Andy’s mother, the renowned Australian potter June Dyson, set up her studios in 1945. June formed a formidable partnership with her husband Colin who became the company’s business director. It was June’s second son Andy, who showed most interest in ceramic

s, helping out in the studio from his early twenties. It was inevitable that Andy would one day follow in his mother’s footsteps. And having married his English wife Barbara, the couple set about moulding their dream. By 1987 it was time for the company to expand. A factory in Pakenham was bought and Robert Gordon had grown from a tin shed with a dirt floor to a large purpose built headquarters. It was also time to bring new staff into the business. Andy and Barbara didn't have far to look, their four children Hannah, Kate, Bobby and Sam all joined the firm. History had repeated. Twenty years later and the children are an integral part of the company. Each one playing a different and vital role, helping to shape Robert Gordon today. To keep up with the times and the demand, RGA is not only a manufacturer of bespoke Australian made pottery these days but an importer too. Designs dreamed up at our Pakenham HQ are sent off to China to be made into the pieces that become part of the ever more popular collections we are so proud of. More than sixty years of heritage and three generations of potters. Robert Gordon. Proud of its past. Its future; fired with imagination.

Bobby Gordon taking a quick break at Fine food Expo under the watchful eye of one of our master craftsmen.
01/09/2026

Bobby Gordon taking a quick break at Fine food Expo under the watchful eye of one of our master craftsmen.

We asked, you said 'Right on, Partner!" and now here they are. The Cowboy Favourite Things mugs have officially ridden i...
01/09/2026

We asked, you said 'Right on, Partner!" and now here they are. The Cowboy Favourite Things mugs have officially ridden into town!

Too hard to choose a favourite? Round up the set before they're all gone. https://bit.ly/45T8Mr4

31/08/2026

Ever wondered how our bowls get their shape? Through a process called slip casting.

Liquid clay gets poured into a plaster mould, which slowly draws out the moisture and builds up a layer of clay against the wall. Once it's thick enough, the extra slip pours out, leaving the piece behind to dry, trim and fire. Get the timing wrong and the walls come out uneven. Get it right and you've got a clean shape built to last.

Remember to call someone you love this weekend….🤍
28/08/2026

Remember to call someone you love this weekend….🤍

The 2026 Fine Food Australia Expo is almost here and we're once again exhibiting alongside our friends at Cedar Hospital...
26/08/2026

The 2026 Fine Food Australia Expo is almost here and we're once again exhibiting alongside our friends at Cedar Hospitality! Cedar has been a valued partner of Robert Gordon for more than 15 years, and every time we exhibit together we are reminded why we love this partnership so much.

If you're attending Fine Food at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, we'll be at Stand N13. Please drop by, we'd love to say hello!

26/08/2026

Sunline mugs, the newest addition to our Behind The Factory Door release, are a celebration of colour, movement and the mark of the hand.

We think Dad will LOVE one of these for his morning brew, don't you?

25/08/2026

The careful hands of our mould maker at work.

Our Jumble Mugs are a new collection designed as standalone set of four, or to perfectly complement our existing Autumn ...
24/08/2026

Our Jumble Mugs are a new collection designed as standalone set of four, or to perfectly complement our existing Autumn Vases collection.

With swirls of colour that move differently across every Jumble Mug, each piece has its own pattern and finish. The layered, stone-like effect means variation is part of the design and each mug will look a little different from the next.

Collect a full set, or mix and match with the Autumn Vases for a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. These won't last long! https://bit.ly/4y3WmIZ

New Sunline mugs, the next exclusive short release in our Behind The Factory Door collection. Handcrafted in our Melbour...
22/08/2026

New Sunline mugs, the next exclusive short release in our Behind The Factory Door collection. Handcrafted in our Melbourne pottery, these lovely pieces are all unique to each other - individually painted with loose splotches of indigo, jasper and a reactive white layered over a warm, iron-rich formula.

In three favourite profiles, Sidney, Organic and Canvas Latte, we invite you to add a Sunline to your mug collection today.

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114 Mulcahy Road
Pakenham, VIC
3810

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(03) 59413144

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