• 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

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    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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  • Central North Island Update – July/August 2025

    Judy Chappell

    Driving Creek Pottery A History of the Residency Programme Kia ora from Driving Creek Pottery. The winter weather is well and truly set in here, and we’ve been keeping it at bay with regular woodfirings. Our artists in residence have been firing the Phoenix kiln every other week, and it’s always a delight to see…

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  • Canterbury & West Coast updates July/Aug 2025

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    Mount Pleasant Pottery Group recently held their annual pottery exhibition, which for the past three years has been organised over Matariki weekend. This event is the largest in our calendar requiring multiple club members to work hard behind the scenes in the lead up to the exhibition. This year our guest exhibitor was Jane McCulla,…

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  • Northland/Te Tai Tokerau July-Aug 25

    julie

    Kerikeri Tim Grocott at Taus Ceramics has a mould making workshop coming up. A wonderful experience set in a stunning location.  Whangarei, Quarry Arts Centre Opening of Manawa wood kiln at the Quarry Arts Centre, Whangarei Exciting opening day Saturday 28th June, for the Manawa Matariki community wood firing. Over 800 pieces made their way out…

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  • Otago/Southland July – August

    Kate Fitzharris

    The Otago Potters Group is holding our Annual Exhibition from 16-22 August at the Dunedin Community Gallery, 26 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 .  Join us for the opening night on Friday 15 August, 5.30 – approx 7pm. There will be drinks, nibbles and beautiful pottery and ceramics on display. The show will be running daily…

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  • Otago Southland Update

    Kate Fitzharris

    The Caselberg Trust Creative Connections Residency Open Studio: ‘Come and meet our current Creative Connections resident Jess Nicholson at the Caselberg house to find all about what they’ve been up to during their residency. Jess and the Caselberg Trustees welcome friends, supporters, neighbours, and anyone wanting to find out more about our Trust or Jess’s…

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  • Central North Island May/June 2025

    Judy Chappell

    Bethlehem Pottery Club Several members have entered “A Potters Mark” collaboration exhibition hosted by Rotorua Potters. A few of our members won prizes last year, so we are super-excited to see how they do this year. Good luck everyone! This is the last month of our financial year, and we are looking forward to see what the next year…

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