About

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 download a WSP membership form here.
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Committee
President:    Caryl Ginever
Vice Pres:    Meg Wilshier
Secretary:    Ron Pedder
Treasurer:    Sylvia Sinel
General:       Yasmin Davis, David Kenny, Tess May, Dorothy Wakeling
                  
Glazes:        Burns Macaskill
Newsletter:  Ron Pedder
Objects of Waikato Society of Potters
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

Office hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.  
  • The manager, Trish Seddon, is on site on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Potters-in-Residents are on site Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and can help with any enquiries.  
  • A volunteer member runs the studio on Saturdays from 10:00 - 1:00pm.
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Trish Seddon, Mgr WSP

Address

Info

Social
Studio 1, Ward Park Art Centre
2 Seddon Road 
(Cnr Ward St & Seddon Rd)
Hamilton City
New Zealand
email: 
info@waikatopotters.co.nz
ph: 
+64 (0)7 838 1950
website:
www.waikatopotters.co.nz
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