Northland/Te Tai Tokerau July-Aug 25

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 of the kiln, a wonderful experience for those involved.

Photographs by Christine Cook (many thanks Christine for sharing) and Julie Cromwell

Manawa Tea Bowls | Fundraiser Auction

Each tea bowl in this collection was woodfired in our QAC Manawa kiln under the Matariki night sky this year — capturing the rich textures, glazes, and surfaces that only flame and time can create. From precisely thrown forms to beautifully unpredictable hand-built shapes, each piece tells a story — many embracing the wabi-sabi aesthetic, which celebrates imperfection, impermanence, and the quiet beauty found in the natural spirit of wood-firing.

Own a piece from the latest Manawa Matariki wood-firing. This auction supports the long-term care of the Quarry Arts Centre’s community kilns, with 50% of proceeds going to kiln maintenance and 50% directly supporting the contributing artists. Trademe auction opens: Friday 11 July, 6pm

Trademe Auction closes: Monday 21 July, 8pm
Exhibition opening: Yvonne Rust Gallery | 11–25 July

For more on events, firings and workshops at the Quarry through July and August check out the website https:/quarryarts.org or  Facebook Instagram and TikTok 

Whangarei based Northland Diploma Students

Alternative firing day with the Whangarei Diploma in Ceramics students at Fire and Earth Studios.

A fantastic day of exploring alternative firing and finishing techniques of some of the works created over the first half of the year. Starting out with building a pit kiln, packing, and firing. We then moved on to 4 Raku firings, going through a number of finishes such as Naked Raku—pop-off slip and carbonizing—followed by crackle, luster, and copper matte. 

Everyone came with plenty of work, wonderful energy, and some lovely nibbles and treats. The results were great, and there was lots of sharing of glaze/slip recipes that were used.