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We are the Waikato’s leading pottery teaching centre and offer a range of classes to suit all abilities, click on classes to learn more. Our pottery club activities range from trips to visit potter’s studios, exhibitions, Raku and wood firings and open days.

 
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This Week

Yeah - spring is here in the Waikato!! Time to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures.

We've just posted up dates and costs for term 4 pottery classes - a small rise is in stall for term 4 because of GST increases. See the CLASSES page for more details.

The Open exhibition receiving day is nearing - time to finish the pots off and get cracking with pushing them through the kilns. We are very near to confirming a venue. See below for the key dates.

Wednesday 1st September
Upcoming Events

Woodfiring

Loading - Saturday 4th September 10am
Firing - Sunday 5th September 8am

For members and students. Another of these popular events is happening in September using the WSP phoenix fast fire wood kiln. A great opportunity to have your work transformed by the fire. See the ACTIVITIES page for more information.

 

Open Exhibition for all our members and students

Receiving day at the Ward St Studio is Wednesday 22nd September from 10am to 4pm
Setting up is on Thursday 23rd September
Opening at 6pm on Thursday 23rd September
The exhibition runs until 3pm Sunday 26th September
See the EXHIBITION page for more details

 

Kurt Wensmann Workshop

Saturday 2nd October from 10am to 4pm
$35 plus bring something for a shared lunch, your tools and clay.
Limited to 12 students only
This limited hands-on one day workshop will focus on developing your throwing skills. See the ACTIVITIES page for more information

 

 

 

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