Hi friends - it's Emma (aka Hangie) Tran. Thank you for visiting my online store!
I am a twenty-something Vietnamese human bean, living in Sydney, Australia. For my day job, I work full time in HR *throw all the Toby Flenderson/The Office jokes at myself*, and I am currently finishing my studies in Labour Law at the University of Sydney.
I first picked up pottery in 2019, and quickly fell in love with the way clay forces you to get off your phone, out of your head and focus on the present. My pots were no good (definitely wonkier than they are now), but the process was so meditative and exciting that I kept coming back for more.
In 2020, during the first lockdown, I was lucky enough to rent a potter's wheel, and spent lots of time practicing and working on my skills and forms. During this weird time, pottery gave me a sense of hope, purpose, and something exciting to look forward to. I am still at the very beginning of my pottery journey, mistakes and failures will happen, and my style and forms will continue to change, but I am excited for it all.
Thank you for your beautiful support and for tagging along on my journey. I hope my pieces bring you a sense of calm, hope and excitement for new beginnings.
If you have any questions about any items or just want to chat, feel free to contact me over on Instagram @wonkytran_
Have fun browsing!
Your friend,
Emma x
I respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land where I live in Sydney, the Gadigal and Wangal people, and pay my respects to Elders Past, Present & Future.