Announcements
Covid-19 Protection Framework for Pottery Clubs and Studios
Covid-19 Protection Framework for Pottery Clubs and Studios The introduction of the traffic light system on December 3rd has created some confusion for clubs and pottery studios wondering how they fit in and can operate under the new framework. Below we’ve put...
60th Premier Award Winner Announced
The Ceramics Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce that Kate Fitzharris is the winner of the Ceramics NZ 60th National Diamond Jubilee Exhibition Primo-Pro Premier Award for, A Small Plate made from Japanese clays. The $3000 Premier Award and full list of...
Featured Articles
Kumiko Jacolin: Celebrating the Life of Wilf Wright (1931-2021)
May 3rd, 2021 Reikorangi On a bright, sunny Monday afternoon in May 2021, around 150 people gathered to celebrate the life of Wilf Wright. Among them were potters, artists, musicians, family, caregivers and helpers. Those...
Aimee McLeod: Visit to a Pottery Fair in France
On holiday recently, we searched out some interesting potty places to visit. The village of St Jean-la Poterie, in Brittany, has a 1500-year tradition of pottery and clay work. Their two-day “Fête des Lises” was held in a large park and was a festival more like a mini convention than a market.
Regional News
Otago/Southland report — May 2023
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.
Auckland report — May 2023
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...
Recent Posts
Central North Island Report – March 2022
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...
Nelson/Marlborough Report – March 2022
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...
Northland Report – March 2022
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...
Wellington/Western Districts Report – March 2022
ON NOW - New installation at Quartz in Whanganui discusses modernism - with Ceramicist Maak Bow Every year, Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics presents a new installation by an artist chosen by curator Rick Rudd. This time, the artist is Northlander Maak Bow and the...
Canterbury/West Coast Report – March 2022
Rangiora Pottery Club Sorry we don't have a lot to say, hopefully this is ok. We have had a busy January with 3 glaze development workshops where 30 odd club members and class students worked on making some new cone 6 glazes. These were very successful and now we have...
Ceramics NZ Touring Potter Programme 2022 Carla Ruka
The Ceramics Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce a national tour of workshops and artist talks with Carla Ruka. Join one of Aotearoa’s leading ceramic artists, Carla Ruka, as she visits five regions round the country to give a series of workshops and...
Northland Report, November 2021
Congratulations to all the people who entered the Quarry Arts Centre's Open Ceramics Awards 2021! The online catalogue can be viewed here. Videos of the exhibition can be seeing here. The winners were judged by sculptress Carla Ruka and are as follows: Masters Award...
Covid-19 Protection Framework for Pottery Clubs and Studios
Covid-19 Protection Framework for Pottery Clubs and Studios The introduction of the traffic light system on December 3rd has created some confusion for clubs and pottery studios wondering how they fit in and can operate under the new framework. Below we’ve put...
Nelson/Marlborough report, November 2021
Fire and Earth, Ceramics from the Top of the South is on at the Suter, this runs until over the summer holidays through till February 13th. Nelson Christmas markets are coming up and have a number of ceramic stalls. Happy potting, have a wonderful Christmas...
Wellington/Western Districts report, November 2021
On now at Gallery Twenty Six @ 26 Constable st in Newtown, we have a selection of Wellington Potters associations members all congregating for a ceramic pop-up extravaganza. Fancy a spot of Christmas shopping or a chance to discover some of wellingtons hidden pottery...