Too often we take for granted the simple familiar things in life, like having 'a nice cuppa', to the point of not affording them proper appreciation. Then there are those who treat the act of making and sipping 'a nice cuppa' with a fastidiousness equal to participating in a religious ritual. If you are located at either extreme, or anywhere in between, you'll delight in this display.

Each year this exhibition of ceramic tea pots, cups, mugs, sugar bowls and the occasional sandwich tray provides satisfaction. Twenty-four ceramic artists from around the country offer functional and decorative examples that range from the monumental (like Caroline McCrudden's blue glazed terracotta garden teapot I'll Fill Your Cup with matching planter sized cup and saucer) to the miniature (WA Leschenaultia 1 decorated stoneware pieces by Frits Schreuder) to encompass a broad range of styles.

The simple lines and stylized elegance of Good Luck by Mick Guthrie & Nicole Kennedy caught my eye. This white porcelain 'teapot for one' wears a Celtic motif that is intended to bring good fortune. It is boldly contrasted by the colourful flamboyant fantasy single cup pot, Mermaid's Pet Teapot: Showgirl 1 by Vipoo Srivilasa on the shelf above. Both these works are functional and each in its own way will brew magic without a doubt.

Kimberley Reflections is a collection of three teapots that are airbrushed with underglazes and lifted by slumped glass handles. They combine elegant shapes with Oriental influences and their colours are inspired by soft sunsets and red Roebuck Bay mud. I do wish they were functional as they would be quite delightful to set before a special guest.

The majority of the pots are fully functional and I do appreciate when form and function, material and method combine with inspiration. For example Julie Shaw's Based on Aussie Billycan tea pot and mug is a fine example of bringing out-back charm into the sophisticated urban decor. The texture, colour and wire handle on the pot works well as a statement about art and culture.

Looking at all the exhibits, marvelling at the craftsmanship, recognizing the creative approach to a familiar object and artform led me to the conclusion that is best summed up by the words of Alison Brown: "A simple little vessel like a jug, with its accumulated history of human usage, has the potential to contain vastly expanded meaning."  See the show, you'll enjoy it.