• Wellington-Western update | March -April ’26

    steph

    Kia ora koutou For this bi-monthly publication, I invited ceramists to share their individual journeys in clay. Included in this issue are Peter Quin in residency at Driving Creek, Coromandel; Shigemitsu Ohashi, resident potter at The Kilns at Te Horo (Kapiti Coast); and inspiration from afar with international artists Xanthe Somers (Zimbabwe) ; Katie Strachan…

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  • Otago Southland March/April 2026

    Kate Fitzharris

    Madeline Child’s Seven Long Planks will be at Brett McDowell Gallery from Friday March 6th. City Planners:The Dunedin Hospital Project 343 George St Dates: 17th – 21st March Hours: 10 am – 4.30 pm “Internationally recognised and award-winning consultancy the City Planners will be back in Dunedin to provide pivotal and decisive input into the development of…

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  • Northland / Te Tai Tokerau Jan/Feb 26 

    julie

    Happy creative 2026, hope everyone is starting the year well. Whananaki, Northland Israel Dawson Pottery These workshops are almost full, one spot available on Friday 13 Feb and two spots still available on the Saturday 14 Feb. If you are interested be quick to secure your place. Whangarei Quarry Arts Centre, up and coming workshops…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough Jan & Feb Update

    Josh Jones

    Clay Week 2026 Clay Week 2026 Expressions of Interest Submissions have closed If you have made a submission to run an event or activity in Clay Week 2026 you may now have received an email such as the following: FROM: Nelson Clay Week Kia oraThanks again for submitting an application for Nelson Clay Week 2026!We…

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  • Otago Southland Jan/Feb 2026

    Kate Fitzharris

    Vessels an exhibition by Wakatipu Potters Group at Te Atamira in Tahuna Queenstown until January 17th The Whakatipu Chronicle at Milford Galleries Queenstown, features work by ceramic artists Mark Mitchell & Aaron Scythe. Keep an eye out for Peter Hawkesby at Dunedin Public Art Gallery in February! Suite 2026: Part One – Peter Hawkesby A…

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  • Wellington-Western region | January-February 2026

    steph

    Kia ora koutou We welcome 2026 with a stunning start to Summer in many places and some exciting happenings in our region. Ōtaki Pottery Club is soon to host its annual Festival of Pots and Garden Art at Anam Cara gardens, Ōtaki. Resident ceramist at The Kilns at Te Horo, Shigemori Ohashi shares shares his…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – January / February 2026 Ceramic Events

    Siriporn Falcon-Grey

    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. Congratulations to those that have been selected…

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  • 2025 AGM wrap up

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    Thanks everyone who attended our AGM! View the recording and transcript here: 2025 Ceramics NZ Annual General Meeting 9 Nov Many thanks to Kate Fitzharris for taking minutes for us, available below.

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  • Central North Island Nov/Dec update

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    Ngā Kaihanga Uku & Friends at Driving Creek, November 2 – 9 Driving Creek is thrilled to welcome Ngā Kaihanga Uku (the Māori Clay Artists Collective) and friends for a week of workshops, talks, and an exhibition opening from 2 – 9 November. Visiting artists include Baye and Gemeaux Riddell, Wi Taepa, Carla Ruka, Dorothy…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – November / December 2025 Ceramic Events

    Siriporn Falcon-Grey

    The 61st Ceramics NZ National Exhibition 2025.  What a whirlwind of emotions, that now I can proudly say The 61st is well on it’s way for art enthusiasts to enjoy! 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…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough November Update

    Josh Jones

    Expressions of Interest are Now Open for Nelson Clay Week 2026 (October 3rd – 9th 2026) Last week we sat down for a yarn with Jamie Smith, co-owner at Kiln Studio (Nelson) and co-creator of Nelson Clay Week. For the next 6 weeks, from 1st November thru December 15th the call for “Expressions of Interest”…

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  • Otago Southland November 2025

    Kate Fitzharris

    The ILT Murihiku Art Awards features several ceramic artists from around our region. Congratulations Jess Nicholson from Ōtepoti for winning Second Prize! Each year, Dunedin School of Art opens its doors to the public to showcase works by our emerging artists. An unmissable contemporary art experience, at SITE you can converse with the artists, purchase…

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  • Te Tai Tokerau/ Northland Nov/Dec 25 

    julie

    Kerikeri Introduction to hand building workshop with Mark Mitchell see poster for registration email. Quarry Arts Centre The Great Plate 2025   Featuring stunning 79 works by 80+ artists from across Aotearoa, this year’s event showcased a vibrant mix of ceramics, textiles, painting, sculpture, and more — celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community.  A special thank you to…

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  • Wellington-Western region news update | November-December 2025

    steph

    Kia ora koutou As I write there are a number of events occurring across the motu beginning with the first weekend of the Kapiti Arts Trail commencing 1-2 November (followed by the 8-9th November), while the 61st Annual Ceramics Association of New Zealand Award winners were announced at awards night on October 23rd. A warm…

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