Razz Brown

Owner, Potter & Teacher

Razz grew up in the Northern Rivers and began her pottery practice at Byron School of Clay in 2019, under the tutelage of founder Todd Beatson. She went on to assist, teach and help manage the studio. In 2026, she took over Byron School of Clay as its new owner.

Razz is drawn to pottery for the meeting point between function and beauty — the process of making objects that are both useful and considered. More than anything, she loves giving people the same opportunity she had to learn, make with their hands and fall in love with clay.

Todd Beatson

Potter & Teacher

Todd Beatson is the founder of Byron School of Clay and an experienced ceramicist and teacher. He began his ceramics training at Slow Clay Centre in Melbourne, studying under Jane Sawyer before becoming a studio technician and teacher.

In 2016, Todd moved to the Northern Rivers and founded Byron School of Clay, which he ran for the following ten years. He continues to be part of the school today, teaching an intermediate wheel class each week.

Todd holds a Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne.