• AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – May / June 2026 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Auckland Studio Potters recently had their AGM. The 2026 committee is now made up of Mervyn Aitchison (President), Steve Greer (Vice President), Pennie Black (Co-Secretary), Louise Garbett (Co-Secretary), Paul McElwee (Treasurer), Steve Aitken, Diane Allen, Jacqueline Kampen, Richard Penn, Bex Plowman, Izzy Santiago, and…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – March / April 2026 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Auckland Studio Potters:Artist in Residence 4 22 January — 22 March 2026Opening Event: Thursday, January 22 • 5:30 – 7:30PM at Pah Homestead Auckland Studio Potters:Artist in Residence 4 Image: Neil Feather. 2025 EXHIBITION HOURS:Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th March10.00am-6.00pm OPENING NIGHT:Friday 6th March…

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

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – July / August 2025 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Please check venues for Opening Event dates. Title: Call Out: The 61st Ceramic NZ National Exhibition Exhibitor: Various Artists Where: The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead When: 15 April -15 August (Exhibition Dates 24 Oct 2025-18 Jan 2026) Title: Mid Winter Market Exhibitor:…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – May / June 2025 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Please check venues for Opening Event dates. Title: Call Out: The 61st Ceramic NZ National Exhibition Exhibitor: Various Artists Where: The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead When: 15 April -15 August (Exhibition Dates 24 Oct -18 Jan 2026) Title: Call Out: Portage Ceramic…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – March / April 2025

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Please check venues for Opening Event dates. Title: Sculpture in the Gardens Exhibitor: An artist collective Where: Auckland Botanic Gardens – Huakaiwaka Indoor Gallery When: 16 November 2024 – 2 March 2025 Title: Pushing Parallels Exhibitor: An artist collective Where: The Arts House Trust…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – January / February 2025

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Title: 小さな命が囁いている (whispers) Exhibitor: Kiki Hall Where: The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead (Little Gallery) When: 16 October 2024 – 16 Feburary 2025 Title: Sculpture in the Gardens Exhibitor: An artist collective Where: Auckland Botanic Gardens – Huakaiwaka Indoor Gallery When: 16 November…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – November/December 2024

    Mirror Mirror .27 Nov – 5 DecStudio One Toi Tü “Mirror Mirror 0.2” is an exploration of the dark shadows that accompany us, charmingly dressed yetwhispering sparkling little lies. These shadows have long sat on my shoulders, reflecting the socialexpectations and misunderstandings that have shaped my sense of self. Through this series, Iconfront the feelings…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – September/October 2024

    Don’t forget to sign up for the national ceramics open studios event! This November 23rd/24th ceramicists around the country will open their doors to the public from 10am to 4pm. Register Here Please check venues for their Opening Event dates. Title: Ceramics Exhibitor: Jaime Jenkins & Janna van Hasselt Where: Pah Homestead When: 5 July –…

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  • Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau update – July/August 2024

    The Onggi Demonstration at Auckland Studio Potters It was such a privilage to welcome the Ceramics NZ Touring Potter, Kwak Kyungtae and his assistant Marco Minetti to Auckland! Left Image: Ceramics NZ Touring Potter, Kwak Kyungtae and Auckland Studio Potters’ Centre Manager Hayley Bridgford Below Image: Marco Minetti prepping coils for onggi demonstration Please check…

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  • Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau update – May/June 2024

    Please check venues for their opening event dates. Title: Lovers & Castaways Exhibitor: An artist collective Where: The Arts House Trust When: 6 March – 9 June Title: Properties in Matter Exhibitor: Julie Cromwell Where: Sanderson When: 17 April – 12 May Title: Ramble of Reveries Exhibitor: Sur-Collective Where: All Press Studio When: 19 April…

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  • Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau update – March/April 2024

    Hello fellow potters! I hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Auckland weather we’ve been having. Just a reminder to spread the word that Ceramics NZ Membership is FREE for 2024. We also have an amazing Touring Potter lined up, Korean Master Onggi potter Kwak Kyungtae is coming to NZ! Definitely another reason to be a…

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