Janet DeBoos
Janet DeBoos is an esteemed ceramic artist, writer, and educator based in Canberra. With a career spanning over five decades, she has significantly influenced Australian ceramic practice through her teaching, research, and studio work. She served as Head of Ceramics at the Australian National University School of Art & Design from 1998 to 2015 and is currently an Honorary Senior Lecturer.
Janet’s practice bridges functional and conceptual ceramics, with work held in major public collections across Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, China, and beyond. Her extensive exhibition history includes presentations in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australasia.
She is the author of several foundational texts on glazes and ceramic techniques, including Glazes for Australian Potters, and has published widely on ceramic art and education. Janet has conducted workshops, delivered lectures, and presented at conferences internationally, including NCECA and numerous Australian Ceramic Triennales.
A former Council Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (2012–2020), she is also a Professional Accredited Member of the ACT Craft Association, an exhibiting member of The Australian Ceramics Association, and an artist member of NAVA.
