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Central North Island report – July/August 2023
What has been happening at the Waikato Society of Potters (WSP)? We’ve had a busy time lately and were fortunate to have Javier Murcia do 2 workshops (“Head and Face studies sculpture” and “Simplified Figure sculpture”) We are always open to participants from other areas booking and joining us for workshops and classes. An exciting new workshop is by David Kenny – Kiln owner’s workshop – 22nd July (Sold out, waitlist available) This is likely to be repeated…
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In memoriam: Bruce Martin
Ceramics NZ Life Member, Bruce Martin, passed away on the 21st of June 2023, at the grand age of 97. Unable to find vessels suitable for his wife, Estelle’s, ikebana arrangements in 1960’s Hastings, Bruce suggested they make their own. So began a 40 year partnership in pottery making. From humble beginnings in the backyard of their Pakowhai Road property – with a kiln made out of recycled bricks and an old vacuum cleaner – Bruce…
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Wellington & Western Districts report — July/August 2023
Fire & Clay A Celebration of Woodfired Ceramics with ware from Jennifer Turnbull, Judy, Jenny Shearer and Mike Page along with a collection of their favourite pieces from past firings of theirs and other people work. Gallery Open – Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm at Summerstone Gallery, 126 Kapiti Rd Paraparaumu Otaki Join the Otaki Pottery Club for an enchanting fusion of pottery, Art and sport at Star Glaze, a unique festival where the magic…
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Nelson/Marlborough report – July/August 2023
Entries are open for residents at the top of Te Waipounamu/ South Island for the Fire & Earth show at the Suter gallery. Judges tbc. As well, submissions are now open until October for workshops and events in Nelson Clay Week 2024. Link for Clay Week submissions.
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Auckland report — July/August 2023
AUCKLAND CERAMIC EVENTS – July-August Title: Mid-winter market The inaugural Auckland Studio Potters Mid Winter Market will be back again this year. A market where our members will have the opportunity to sell their wares to the public. Come along to 96 Captain Springs Road on Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm to find some treats that will warm up your winter Exhibitor: Various Artist Where: Auckland Studio Potter When: Sunday 30 July (Rain Date 6 August) Title:…
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Otago & Southland report — Juy/August 2023
Suite opens 22nd July at Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Suite Artists’ Talk: Kate Fitzharris, Madison Kelly, Small Measures (Jane Venus & Hannah Joynt), Motoko Kikkawa – will discuss their works, with an introduction by Dunedin Public Art Gallery Curator Lauren Gutsell. Saturday July 22nd, 11am. Suite 2023 | Dunedin Public Art Gallery suite 2023 Kate Fitzharris, Madison Kelly, Small Measures (Jane Venis and Hannah Joynt), Motoko Kikkawa 22 July 2023 – 12 November 2023 In 2014 Dunedin Public…
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Canterbury report — July/August 2023
TCP 2023 issue 2 final final