“I am who I am, I was who I was. Nothing from the past still exists, and nothing from the future is formed yet.”
– Federica Pelizzari
I create from love, heart, and the multidimensional senses that connect us to nature.
My work is a bridge between spirit and natural world, an invitation to reconnect, to feel, and to remember.
Born in Italy, I have been drawn to art for as long as I can remember. From copying drawing as a child to studying ceramic art formally. But the deepest connection came when I surrendered to my own way.
At twenty-two, vision of colour, sound, and light began calling me to Australia. I followed despite fear.
After moving through burnout and personal renewal, I returned to clay to express what lived inside me. That is when creativity began to flow freely, and my true work took shape.
A deepening connection with the land invited me to begin my journey with red clay.
I founded Topopatu Terracotta Art in 2021. A ceramic art studio offering commissioned works as specializing in sewing raffia into clay and textured surfaces.
Each piece is a living energy in motion created to invite you into silence, to help you hear your own truth, find your voice, and begin to shine.
Why Topopatu
About
Topopatu is more than art, it is energy made visible.
Born from love, intuition and deep connection to nature, each piece carries a vibration that reminds us of what is real and alive.
In every line, colour, and texture lives a dialogue between spirit and earth. A whisper to slow down, to feel, to remember.
Topopatu is an invitation to reconnect with your senses, to return to presence, and to awaken the quiet magic within.
These creations are not only made to decorate a space, they are made to shift it.
To soften the air, to open the heart, to remind you of your own light.
Bring Topopatu into your wold as a quiet presence of stillness, transformation, and the living bond between you and nature.
Contact
Get in touch to request Federica’s portfolio or for any queries about Federica’s work, classes, upcoming events, collaborations, or commissions.
Contact Federica on fed@topopatu.com or complete the contact form.
Federica runs classes and workshops from her home studio in Black Rock, Victoria.
She is here to nurture your passion and guide you through every stage of the pottery-making journey.
We embrace a holistic approach to pottery that not only refines your technical skills but also helps you regenerate and rediscover the quietness and beauty of your daily life. This experience nurtures the connection between mind, body, and creativity. We believe that when these elements come into harmony, the act of creation becomes not only powerful but transformative.
Whether you are touching clay for the first time or seeking to, these tailored sessions are a perfect way to get a feel for it.
It is relaxed, fun, and gives you a hands-on introduction to basic techniques.
Want to go deeper or explore something specific?
Let us know in advance, we can shape the session around your interests, with a custom theme or focus prepared just for you.
Click on the links below to view current classes and workshops and to book your spot today
“Bless and love”
Events
See below for upcoming events Topopatu is attending.
