• Central North Island report — May 2023

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Driving Creek workshops Phoenix Kiln Demolition and Rebuild Workshop with Duncan Shearer Driving Creek Pottery’s Baseyard Phoenix kiln has reached the end of its current iteration. Come and be part of the deconstruction and the rise from the ashes of the new iteration of the Baseyard Phoenix V2. This is an awesome opportunity to learn…

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  • Wellington/Western districts report — May 2023

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Exhibitions Toi Pōneke — te matapihi curated by stevei houkāmau 23 june – 21 july   Curated by Stevei Houkāmau, Te Matapihi is an exhibition concept that brings together a diverse group of Māori artists. Originating from a range of backgrounds and artforms, this group of established makers have dedicated themselves to working outside of…

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  • Northland report — May 2023

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Update from Northland thanks to our acting RCM Briar Monro detailing upcoming exhibitions, workshops, and events including the recent first firing of the Quarry Arts Centre woodkiln by the newly formed Whangarei Woodfiring Roopu.

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  • Otago/Southland report — May 2023

    Ceramics New Zealand

    The Otago Potters Group in Dunedin recently hosted a Salt and Soda Kiln Firing Workshop, the inaugural firings in their new kiln which was built in a previous workshop under the guidance of Duncan Shearer. 

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  • Auckland report — May 2023

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Thanks to our new Auckland Regional Council Member Siriporn Falcon-Grey for compiling this list!  if you have any events you’d like to get added please get in touch with her at auckland@ceramicsnz.org. AUCKLAND CERAMIC EVENTS – May – July Title: Mid Winter Market Day Exhibitor: Various Artist Where: Auckland Studio Potter, 96 Captain Springs Road,…

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  • Welcome Siriporn Falcon-Grey!

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Haere mai to our new Auckland Regional Council Member Siriporn Falcon-Grey!   Find out more about our new council member and how to get in touch with her.

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  • Nelson/Marlborough Report – June 2022

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Our Touring Potter Programme with Carla Ruka was in Nelson during her second region visit for 2022. Our thanks to Marion Bansgrove, Karin Roehling, Rosie Gardiner and all the wonderful people at Craft Potters Nelson who looked after Carla on her workshop days there. Those that attended have passed on some very positive feedback on…

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  • Northland Report – June 2022

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Carla Ruka traveled to Northland over three weeks in April/May giving workshops and artist talks in the first of five region visit for the 2022 Touring Potter Programme. Students at Hihiaua Cultural Centre and Reyburn House, in Whangārei and Akau Studio in Kaikohe learnt Carla’s unique coiling technique to build large scale works. These were…

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  • Auckland Report – June 2022

    Ceramics New Zealand

    Auckland Studio Potters mid winter market Sunday July 3rd 10am -3pm. Stevei Houkāmau has some stunning carved uku works in Te Matapihi, an exhibition she curated for Matariki at Masterworks Gallery 11th June – 16th July  Peter Hawkesby’s latest exhibition at Anna Miles Gallery, Cups With Stands, is a collection of amazing pieces, many of…

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  • Wellington/Western Districts Report – June 2022

    Wellington/Western Districts Report – June 2022

    Ceramics New Zealand

    The Otaki Pottery Club presents Star Glaze. A mid winter ceramics festival starting next Thursday 23rd until Sunday 26th June. 10-4 each day. The ceramics festival is indoors, as are potters demonstrating, with an outdoor raku display and mobile blacksmith working at his forge. The Tote Modern Gallery is open and we also have a…

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  • Otago/Southland Report – March 2022

    Lawrence Ewing

    Last year’s 60th National Exhibition, held at the Otago Art Society in Dunedin is available to be viewed through a virtual tour here. Copies of our limited run of full colour catalogues are also available for purchase through our website here . For information on Ceramics courses through Otago Polytechnic, including the diploma see here: https://www.op.ac.nz/study/art/programmes/ceramic-arts/ If…

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  • Central North Island Report – March 2022

    Lawrence Ewing

    Carla Ruka is scheduled to visit Waikato/Tauranga area in early June. Our venue and exact dates are yet to be confirmed so keep an eye on our website and social media for updates. If you would like to host a workshop series, artist talk or school visit in the area or would like us to…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough Report – March 2022

    Lawrence Ewing

    The Ceramics Association of New Zealand presents a national tour of workshops and artist talks with Carla Ruka. Carla Ruka is scheduled to visit Nelson for three weekends starting May 14 to give a series of workshops at Craft Potters Nelson and a talk at The Suter Art Gallery that focus on large scale sculpture…

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  • Northland Report – March 2022

    Lawrence Ewing

    The Ceramics Association of New Zealand presents a national tour of workshops and artist talks with Carla Ruka. Join one of Aotearoa’s leading ceramic artists, Carla Ruka, as she visits Northland in April/May to give a series of workshops and talks that focus on large scale sculpture and her practice as an indigenous artist and…

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