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Global networks update September 2025
“Save thousands of studio hours learning and travel bucks ‘A challenge with learning ceramics in New Zealand is the distance from countries with wider and deeper pools of ceramic experts and educators. (Of course, this also means we have the advantage of not being constrained by stifling traditions or excessive peer pressure within larger clay communities. Instead, we can take or leave what we want and have more time to make and experiment). However, many of us are never afraid…
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AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – September / October 2025 Ceramic Events
The 61st Ceramics NZ National Exhibition 2025. The 61st judges, Moyra Elliott, Grace Lai and Peata Larkin, faced the demanding task of narrowing down 279 entries to a selection of 61 works. The quality of submissions was exemplary, making the blind judging selection process by consensus even more difficult. The emails have been sent and Congratulations to those that have been selected! Thank you to The Arts House Trust for hosting this event and thank you to…
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Otago / Southland September – October 2025
Otago Potters Group Exhibition The judge for this years exhibition was Julia Hutchinson, owner and director of Ōtepoti/Dunedin gallery Hutch. Premier Award – Liz Rowe Oxygen Bars (non-recyclable) (sponsored by Nelson Pottery Supplies) Sculpture Award – Locke Jean-Luc Unhold for his piece Intra-action Domesticware Award – Shelley Brigit Harding for her piece Kissed, Green Soda Vase Emerging Artist Award – Martita Retamales for her piece Fruit Bowl (sponsored by CCG Industries) Merit Award – Marion Familton for her piece Soda fired vase Merit Award…
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Central North Island Update Sep/Oct 2025
Driving Creek Pottery Ahi Kaa: Ngā Kaihanga Uku and Friends Return to Driving Creek, November 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Ngā Kaihanga Uku (the Māori Clay Artists Collective) and friends will be returning to Kapanga to rekindle their long-standing relationship with Driving Creek. The rōpū will be at Driving Creek from November 2 – 9, hosting a series of public workshops and talks and opening a major exhibition. Born out of Ngā Puna Waihanga…
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Northland/Te Tai Tokerau Sept/Oct 25
Whangarei Quarry Arts Centre Cone 9 – 10 Stoneware Wood-Firing Experience Soda Firing with the QAC Phoenix Kiln Step into the world of soda fired ceramics with our Community Phoenix Soda Firing workshop at Quarry Arts Centre. Whether you’re a hobbyist or an experienced clay artist, this hands-on workshop will introduce and deepen your understanding of soda firing and its unique surface effects. Lead by our Kiln Boss and Kiln Leaders, you’ll fire your pottery in…
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Wellington-Western region | September-October update
Spring is in the air! Thank you to all who contributed to this bi-monthly edition with some significant upcoming events, a fundraiser, and an early invitation to potters to exhibit (see ‘Whanganui Art in the Garden’). So, let’s get social, celebrating the past and the present with these ceramic-inspired happenings across our region. Kapiti Soup Sunday | a fundraiser organised by The Kilns at Te Horo, held at The Te Horo Hall, 56 School Road from…
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The 61st National Exhibition
Submissions Close 15 August 2025 opening event: 23rd of October, 5:30pm – 7:30pm ● Premier Award● Merit Award● Functional Award● Non-Functional Award● People’s Choice Award● Residency Award – the residency award at Driving Creek also includes $500 towards firing and materials. AWARDS The 61st Sponsors We would like to acknowledge the following sponsors for their generous support in helping to make The 61st come to fruition. If not for their dedicated investment in supporting clay artists,…