• 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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  • Canterbury update – Nov/Dec 2025

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    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

    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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  • Canterbury udate Sept/Oct 2025

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    From Jo Gilmore: “I am currently showing my work along with others from the South Canterbury Pottery Group, at the Aigantighe Gallery in Timaru. It is the annual show that the group put on, and the Aigantighe are very kind to let us have such a wonderful venue for our work.  The exhibition goes from…

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  • Global networks update September 2025

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    “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…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – September / October 2025 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. The emails have been sent and Congratulations…

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  • Otago / Southland September – October 2025

    Kate Fitzharris

    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 –…

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  • Central North Island Update Sep/Oct 2025

    Judy Chappell

    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…

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  • Northland/Te Tai Tokerau Sept/Oct 25

    julie

    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…

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  • Wellington-Western region | September-October update

    steph

    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…

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  • Wellington Western region | July -August update

    steph

    Kapiti region New International artist takes up residency at The Kilns Conservator and ceramic artist Jasmina Vuckovic is the new Resident Artist at The Kilns at Te Horo.  Born and raised in Belgrade, Jasmina has been working as a conservator and art tutor in southern England while extending her own ceramic art. “I am a…

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