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  • Ceramics NZ Touring Potter Programme 2022 Carla Ruka

    The Ceramics Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce a national tour of workshops and artist talks with Carla Ruka. Join one of Aotearoa’s leading ceramic artists, Carla Ruka, as she visits five regions round the country to give a series of workshops and talks that focus on large scale sculpture and her practice as an indigenous artist and as a member of the Māori clay collective Ngā Kaihanga Uku. Ruka is known for her…


  • Northland Report, November 2021

    Congratulations to all the people who entered the Quarry Arts Centre’s Open Ceramics Awards 2021! The online catalogue can be viewed here. Videos of the exhibition can be seeing here. The winners were judged by sculptress Carla Ruka and are as follows: Masters Award Runner up – Beesy life – Didi Chapman First Place – Many hands make light work – Sarah Urwin Emerging Artist Award Runner up – Kunekune and the house elf toast rack – Amanda…


  • Covid-19 Protection Framework for Pottery Clubs and Studios

    Covid-19 Protection Framework for Pottery Clubs and Studios The introduction of the traffic light system on December 3rd has created some confusion for clubs and pottery studios wondering how they fit in and can operate under the new framework. Below we’ve put together some links and guidance that will be relevant to pottery clubs and studios. Most clubs and studios will be able to choose whether they will require those entering their premises to present a…


  • Nelson/Marlborough report, November 2021

    Fire and Earth, Ceramics from the Top of the South is on at the Suter, this runs until over the summer holidays through till February 13th. Nelson Christmas markets are coming up and have a number of ceramic stalls. Happy potting, have a wonderful Christmas break.


  • Wellington/Western Districts report, November 2021

    On now at Gallery Twenty Six @ 26 Constable st in Newtown, we have a selection of Wellington Potters associations members all congregating for a ceramic pop-up extravaganza. Fancy a spot of Christmas shopping or a chance to discover some of wellingtons hidden pottery talents? Just Good Stuff at Thistle Hall Gallery, 295 Cuba st, December 14 – 19, 11am – 7pm Local creative goodness for all your Christmas gift needs and beyond – featuring the…


  • Central North Island Report, November 2021

    Waikato Society of Potters have been starting to get workshops underway again after delays. Javier Murcia has been giving a three day workshop on simple sculpture, making molds, plaster and silicone. WSP management are working hard to keep things moving along. They have had a few zoom get together to create community and have opportunities to show technique. With the traffic light system and vaccination passports coming in, WSP have made the decision that, as they are…


  • Canterbury/West Coast Report, November 2021

    Canterbury Potters have had a very successful exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. They were considerate to those that could not attend and made it accessible on the Net. Members are now working towards their annual Christmas Fair. The enthusiasm in the group continues and they are making good use of the new kiln. Hakatere Pottery group in Ashburton have also had a successful exhibition with very evident results from all the hardwork members have given to encouraging and teaching…