Pottery classes have returned to the Moresby Arts Theatre (MAT) for the first time in 20 years, allowing young Papua New Guinean potter Melsen Kelebi to turn his hobby into a serious pursuit. Supported by Australia’s Incentive Fund, the MAT pottery barn was refurbished in 2025 and fitted with new kilns, allowing the long-dormant classes to be revived. This modern upgrade prompted Australian ceramic artist Natasha Bing to approach MAT with a prop…
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