We’re saying Thanks To You. Every day across Mandurah, local people, businesses and community groups are doing incredible things - and many of them are made possible through support provided by your rates. While rates are often associated with everyday essentials (such as roads and rubbish collections), they also help fund vital programs, services and opportunities that strengthen our economy, support our community and protect our natural environment.
As part of our #ThanksToYou campaign, we’ll be highlighting the success stories of inspiring Mandurah locals over the coming months.
This time around, we check in with Isaac who owns and runs Terraform Studios, a local pottery studio and gallery that’s bringing unique opportunities to Mandurah’s arts scene. Terraform has benefited from a local business grant that was supported by your rates.
In the bustling Smart Street Mall, just steps away from the beautiful Mandurah Foreshore, a unique creative energy is taking shape. Terraform Studio, a ceramic sanctuary co-owned by artist Isaac Gould, is breaking the mould of the traditional pottery workshop.
While most pottery studios are tucked away in quiet industrial areas or private homes, Terraform was built with a different vision: creating connections in the heart of the community.
"This was able to be in the community where people can walk by and actually interact with the workshops and the things that artists are making," Isaac said.
“Basically, we want to bring something that is a bit more unique.”
One of the ways Isaac and his Terraform team have been able to create those community connections while activating our Smart Street Mall is by opening special experiences to the public.
Among these experiences was the popular “giant clamshells” workshop, which the team ran with support from the City (and in turn, your rates!) during Crab Fest in 2025.
“We went to the city to help us with some funding, and we ended up doing giant clamshells,” Isaac said.
“We do those during Crab Fest where you create a pretty impressive piece that’s geared toward someone who hasn't touched clay before.”
Terraform’s workshops are just a small example of the innovative methods our local businesses use to provide unique and engaging experiences for Mandurah residents and visitors.
They are part of a bigger picture that, supported by your rates, is empowering our community to thrive.
As Isaac puts it: "I feel like I can make a big difference... thanks to you."
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To read more stories from inspiring locals, visit: www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/thankstoyou
