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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.
WSP is a member-based society; to learn more about the benefits of being a member visit the Membership page.Click here to Join Now!
Be sure to visit and like our Facebook page for postings of interest: Waikato Society of Potters
WSP is a member-based society; to learn more about the benefits of being a member visit the Membership page.Click here to Join Now!
Be sure to visit and like our Facebook page for postings of interest: Waikato Society of Potters
Studio Opening times week commencing 3 November
Saturday 3 November: CLOSED FOR FIONA TUNNICLIFFE WORKSHOP
Sunday 4 November: CLOSED FOR FIONA TUNNICLIFFE WORKSHOP
Monday: Classes 09.30-12.30. Open 12.30-16.00. Classes 18.00-21.00
Tuesday: Open 10.00-16.00. Play With Clay 18.30-21.00.
Wednesday: Play With Clay 09.30-12.30. Open 12.30-16.00 Classes 18.00-21.00
Thursday: Closed for classes all day and evening.
Friday: Open 10-4 Classes 19.00-21.00
Saturday: Open 10-1
Sunday: Closed for classes
Cricket season is upon us. During match fixtures, car parking outside our studio will be controlled. You are still welcome to park by the studio - please just tell the parking attendant that you are a member/attending a class. Take extra care to lock your car at this time.
Christmas Closing times: We will close for the Christmas break on 21 December and reopen on 21 January. The Bill Powell Workshop will be running 22-25 January, but you may pick up and drop off items by arrangement with Susannah, who will be working that week. Watch this space for more detail on that. If you need work firing before Christmas, the kiln deadline is 30 November. We will be firing kilns after that, but cannot guarantee that your work will be fired after that date.
Members may work in the studio where it is listed as Open, and pay the studio fee.
Play with Clay is a casual, untutored class: $5 for members, $10 non-members between 6.30 and 9 pm on Tuesdays. 9.30-12.30 on Wednesdays.
Saturday 3 November: CLOSED FOR FIONA TUNNICLIFFE WORKSHOP
Sunday 4 November: CLOSED FOR FIONA TUNNICLIFFE WORKSHOP
Monday: Classes 09.30-12.30. Open 12.30-16.00. Classes 18.00-21.00
Tuesday: Open 10.00-16.00. Play With Clay 18.30-21.00.
Wednesday: Play With Clay 09.30-12.30. Open 12.30-16.00 Classes 18.00-21.00
Thursday: Closed for classes all day and evening.
Friday: Open 10-4 Classes 19.00-21.00
Saturday: Open 10-1
Sunday: Closed for classes
Cricket season is upon us. During match fixtures, car parking outside our studio will be controlled. You are still welcome to park by the studio - please just tell the parking attendant that you are a member/attending a class. Take extra care to lock your car at this time.
Christmas Closing times: We will close for the Christmas break on 21 December and reopen on 21 January. The Bill Powell Workshop will be running 22-25 January, but you may pick up and drop off items by arrangement with Susannah, who will be working that week. Watch this space for more detail on that. If you need work firing before Christmas, the kiln deadline is 30 November. We will be firing kilns after that, but cannot guarantee that your work will be fired after that date.
Members may work in the studio where it is listed as Open, and pay the studio fee.
Play with Clay is a casual, untutored class: $5 for members, $10 non-members between 6.30 and 9 pm on Tuesdays. 9.30-12.30 on Wednesdays.
Your 2018/2019 committee consists of the following people:
President: Caryl Ginever (returning)
Treasurer: Sarah Lee
Vice President: Dorothy Wakeling
Secretary: Sanet Jooste
General Committee members:
Yasmin Davis
David Kenny
Wendy Ball
Emma Pottinger
Cathrine Vowles
President: Caryl Ginever (returning)
Treasurer: Sarah Lee
Vice President: Dorothy Wakeling
Secretary: Sanet Jooste
General Committee members:
Yasmin Davis
David Kenny
Wendy Ball
Emma Pottinger
Cathrine Vowles
Objects of Waikato Society of Potters
The objects of the Society shall not be for pecuniary gain, but to:
The objects of the Society shall not be for pecuniary gain, but to:
- promote study in the various techniques of clay-work to the wider community
- hold exhibitions in order to promote the benefits of clay-work to the wider community
- be beneficial to the community by promoting activities with other bodies and individuals affiliated with pottery in the community
- arrange for and have lectures, classes and workshops delivered upon all subjects connected with clay-work that are accessible to all members of the community
- advance education by sharing resources, tutors and or facilities with other organisations and schools
- provide, wherever possible, short term residency and use of the Society’s facilities
- encourage the uptake of pottery by people of all ages and abilities in order to promote a healthy community, including mental and physical rehabilitation.
Contact Us
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Office hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
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Susannah Salter, Mgr WSP
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Studio 1, Ward Park Art Centre
2 Seddon Road (Cnr Ward St & Seddon Rd) Hamilton City New Zealand |