• Auckland Regional Report, September 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    Auckland is still deep in lockdown but there are still a few ceramics things going on. Chris Weaver has a stunning exhibition ‘New Faceted Tableware’ on at Masterworks Gallery until the 23rd of October. This work can be viewed via an e-catalogue at masterworksgallery.co.nz . Peter Hawkesby has delivered some exciting new work to Anna Miles Gallery.…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough, August 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    Our 2022 Touring Potter Programme focusing on large scale sculpture with Carla Ruka is scheduled for Nelson/Marlborough in April next year. These will be three day workshops held across three consecutive weeks. Public talks will also be included in these visits. The programme will be confirmed in November.

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  • Central North Island Report, August 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    Entries are now closed for Waiclay. The exhibition opens on November 12th at Waikato Museum. Our 2022 Touring Potter Programme focusing on large scale sculpture with Carla Ruka is scheduled for Waikato in February next year. These are three day workshops held across three consecutive weeks. Public talks will also be included in these visits. This…

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  • Wellington/Western Districts Report, August 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    KINK is a group exhibition coming up at Thistle Hall that plays with erotica in a variety of mediums from clay to ink and the in-between. The opening on Tuesday 21st includes a pop up art market with more KINK pieces from @broken.nz. The exhibition runs until the 26th. Breaking the Bronze ceiling is on at…

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  • Canterbury/West Coast Report, August 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    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…

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  • Northland Report, August 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    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…

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  • Auckland Report, August 2021

    Emily Siddell

    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…

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  • Otago/Southland Report, August 2021

    Nicole Kolig

    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…

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  • Otago/Southland Report, July 2021

    Nicole Kolig

    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…

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  • Canterbury/West Coast Report, July 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    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…

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  • Wellington/Western Districts Report, July 2021

    Lawrence Ewing

    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…

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  • Central North Island, July 2021

    Yasmin Franzmayr-Davis

    Entries for Waiclay close at 5pm this Friday, along with the 60th National Exhibition entries. For more information see www.waiclay.co.nz/ Waikato Society of Potters has an open day coming up on September 11th and the WSP Annual exhibition opens on October 15th. One more week to see Bethlehem Pottery Club’s My Mothers House and Garden Exhibition…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough Report, July 2021

    Bronwyn Jones

    With 2021 drawing close, The Suter is excited to announce that Fire & Earth, their biannual ceramics exhibition will be on view 13 November 2021 – 13 February 2022, with the final day of submission as 7 October 2021. The exhibition, like the previous exhibitions, will be selected and curated. They are inviting potters and artists who work on clay and…

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  • Auckland Regional Report, July 2021

    Emily Siddell

    Entries for the Portage Ceramic Awards close at noon on August 17th. Enter online here www.teuru.org.nz/index.cfm/whats-on/portage-ceramic-awards/ Get Fired! Kumeu Arts Centre’s annual ceramics exhibition runs from August 10th to September 4th. Work ranges from domestic ware to sculptural work. This exhibition coincides with this is a display of ‘Mugs’ in the Pod Gallery for a one week pop…

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