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Canterbury/West Coast Report, August 2021
Some regional news from our clubs: Hakatere Ceramics and Pottery Inc We, like the rest of NZ, have been inundated with requests for pottery lessons. Typically it’s younger mums who seem to be most interested and are more likely to become a member after lessons. We had a Bingo fundraiser night prior to going into Covid alert level 4 which was a huge success, raising $1800 and having an awesome time. Alert level 4 has thrown…
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Northland Report, August 2021
Our 2022 Touring Potter Programme focusing on large scale sculpture with Carla Ruka is scheduled for Northland in April/May next year. These are three day workshops held across three consecutive weeks. Public talks will also be included in these visits. This programme is subject to funding and will be confirmed in November. The Quarry Open Ceramics Awards have been rescheduled to the end of November. The winners will now be announced after 5pm on Friday 26th November. The…
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Auckland Report, August 2021
Auckland is still in level 4 lockdown, so many potters are unable to access their studios. Inventive solutions are being found with front porches and kitchen tables becoming makeshift work stations and DIY wedging tables and drying cupboards being created. Auckland potters with home studios are feeling lucky to be able to absorb themselves with clay as lockdown days blend together. Limited access to materials has meant finally getting around to recycling all those buckets of…
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Otago/Southland Report, August 2021
Since the last AGM most of the country seemingly returned to ‘normal’ for some time but it cannot be overlooked that our potting and ceramic community has been profoundly affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Individuals, whether studio potters or ceramic artists, had to adjust to a new commercial reality and our Affiliated Clubs also felt the impact in various ways. The preparations for the 60th National Diamond Jubilee came to a sudden halt with the imposed…
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Otago/Southland Report, July 2021
One week to go to submit work for the 60th National Diamond Jubilee Exhibition! Entries close this coming Friday 20th at 5pm. For more information and online entry submissions visit www.ceramicsnz.org/get-involved/opportunities/ We are grateful to Creative New Zealand and the NZ Lottery Grants Board for supporting this event and to all our sponsors. In addition to the Primo-Pro premier prize of $3000, entrants will be eligible for the Imerys Excellence Award of $1000, the Driving Creek Pottery Professional Development Residency Award valued at $1000, the Pack & Send Merit…
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Canterbury/West Coast Report, July 2021
Form Gallery are showing new work by Takaaki Sakaguchi and Andrew Carran in Revisions. The exhibition explores traditional techniques and materials by modern designers. Curated by international fashion designer turned potter, and Ceramics NZ member Takaaki Sakaguchi. Halswell Pottery group celebrates its 50th anniversary. Visit the exhibition, watch raku firing and pottery throwing demonstrations on September 25th and October 2nd. A wide range of handmade ceramics will be available for purchase. See our events calendar for…
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Wellington/Western Districts Report, July 2021
This is the last week to get your entries in for the 60th National Exhibition. Entries close this Friday August 20th. ‘Moments in Clay’ finishes this weekend. This exhibition features contemporary work from 3 ceramic artists; Linda Forrest, Karin Amdal and Pip Woods. This is a collaboration of three local talents and their individual approach to clay, reflecting ‘moments’ of serenity, thoughtfulness and play.’ August 9 – 15 at Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Wellington Breaking…