• Northland / Te Tai Tokerau Jan/Feb 26 

    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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  • Canterbury update – Jan/Feb 2026

    Mt Pleasant Pottery will reopen on 26 January and after a much-needed break for many, we are kicking off the year with a full programme of classes for both beginners and more experienced potters. While supporting members that are new to pottery, we will also be focussed on providing opportunities for our more experienced members…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough Jan & Feb Update

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Central North Island Nov/Dec update

    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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  • Global networks update Nov/Dec 2025

    Global networks update Nov/Dec 2025

    Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf has announced the winners of the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s most prestigious award for small-scale sculpture.Founded by Woollahra Council and now in its 24th year, the Prize continues to celebrate dynamic and innovative approaches to contemporary sculpture, with this year’s winners highlighting the transformative potential of materials and form.…

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

    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

    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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  • Canterbury update – Nov/Dec 2025

    CPA Annual Exhibition  – 13-23 Nov – 10-5 – CoCA 66 Gloucester Street  https://www.canterburymuseum.com/visit/whats-on/canterbury-potters-association-52nd-annual-exhibition CPA Christmas Market – Sunday 7th Dec – 10am – 3pm – Avice Hill Reserve, 395 Memorial Ave Thanks so much to Thomas Strange for sharing these events with us!

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  • Otago Southland November 2025

    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 

    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

    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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