• Otago/Southland Regional Report, May 2021

    Nicole Kolig

    Planning continues for the 60th National Exhibition. Our team behind the retrospective exhibition are looking to conduct short interviews of key figures in Ceramics NZ/New Zealand Society of Potters history. If you are a life member or have been involved in significant events or roles within the organisation, we would love to hear from you.…

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  • Canterbury/West Coast Regional Report, May 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    GESTURES – ELENA RENKER 5 June – 25 June 2021 Form Gallery Elena Renker has been making for approximately 40 years. This solo exhibition focuses her work creating shino glazed bowls and cups – by faceting the exterior of the pot. Through this process Elena creates an interesting surface for the shino glaze to interact…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough Regional Report, May 2021

    Bronwyn Jones

    Nelson Potters Association recently held its AGM. Membership this coming year is expected to be up 20%. Advantages of membership include the ability to be included on the Nelson Potters pamphlet and map, which is available at key tourist information centres, and to be included on the Nelson potters website. The biannual Ceramics exhibition at the…

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  • Wellington/Western Districts Regional Report, May 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    Karla Marie joins the Ceramics NZ Council as the newly appointed Regional Council Member for Wellington. I’m incredibly excited to be taking over the role of Wellington/Western districts RCM (regional council member), I will know some of you from my time at WPA and I’m looking forward to getting to know you all as your…

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  • Central North Island Report, May 2021

    Yasmin Franzmayr-Davis

    Entries open for Waiclay on 21 June 2021. This year’s selector is Melbourne based ceramic artist, Prue Venables. Waiclay is working within Covid restrictions but are optimistic that Prue will be able to travel.  Additional events include a demonstration/workshop with the selector and Waiclay’s usual walk and talk followed by a forum discussion on 13…

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  • Auckland Regional Report, May 2021

    Emily Siddell

    This month in Auckland the ASP volunteers are out in force with the help of Duncan Shearer to build a new wood kiln. ‘Making a Mark’ is an exhibition by Elena Renker at Public Record in Ponsonby featuring her signature bold and elegant wood fired vessels. The show runs until June 12. ‘Cups, Bowls, Bottles…

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  • Northland Regional Report, May 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    Entries are now open for the 4th Annual Open Ceramics Art Awards, hosted by the Quarry Arts Centre. The Great Plate Annual Fundraiser for the Quarry Arts Centre is happening again this July. Around 100 artists support the fundraiser by contributing to design planes that are then put up for sale on Trademe. This year…

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  • Local Focus: Ceramics Association warn of silica dust danger to potters

    Lawrence Ewing

    Newly appointed Wellington Regional Council member, Karla Marie discusses the topic of silicosis in this article by the Whanganui Chronicle. Drawing on her experience as an industrial health and safety professional, Karla highlights a key health and safety concern for potters and gives practical advice on how to keep ourselves safe. You can read the…

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