Resident Potters

The Waikato Society of Potters has an active resident potters programme. Below is information about the spaces and the current residents.

Current residents

Definition of spaces

The objective of the WSP Resident Potter's programme is to nurture an emerging potter into a more professional practicing artist with support from the members and staff of the WSP. In exchange the Resident Potter will help promote the WSP to the public and engage with the members and students of the WSP. It is a two way relationship; the Resident Potter gaining access to experience, skills and equipment and the WSP benefiting from your enthusiasm and commitment to the craft of pottery. There is an expectation that the successful candidate for the Resident Potter's position will be able to commit to a set number of hours per week that they will be in attendance in the space.

Current Residents

Space 1

Available

Space 2

Yasmin Davis

Space 3

Kathryn Mason
I wish to continue practicing as a ceramicist at Ward Park as it has been of huge benefit to my artistic development and experience and it enables me to run a viable craft business. The facilities as well as the supportive community of like-minded practitioners enable me to operate and are invaluable as the foundation of my practice.

Definition of Spaces

Space 1

3.2m X 3.4m and comes with some shelving and a work bench. The space is one of the two that opens out from the kitchen area and is next door to the kiln room.

Term available for application: 1st February to 31st July 2012

Applications need to be received by 20th January 2012

Space 2

3.2m X 3.4m and comes with some shelving and a work bench. The space is one of the two that opens out from the kitchen area and is next door to the main studio room.

Next term available for application: 1st July to 31st December 2012

Space 3

Is split level with a storage room downstairs measuring 2.7m x 2.4m, an upstairs studio space that is 7.2m x 3.4m (in 3 levels) and a balcony measuring 6m x 1.2m. There is some shelving and a work bench.

Next term available for application: 1st May to 31st October 2012

If you are interested in the Resident Potter's opportunity then please visit the studio, see the space and talk to the manager about more of the details and to get an application form.
Phone: 078381950 or email info@waikatopotters.co.nz

The list below forms part of the application process.

The term of the contract is 6 months from date of signing.

Residents must adhere to kiln bookings, and schedules are to be strictly adhered to.
Classes in progress are not to be interrupted. Use of equipment in the class rooms by Resident will not be undertaken at such times.
As a co-op situation it is expected that each Resident respects the other Resident’s views, space and needs.
The Resident must be current financial member of the WSP.
Residents make themselves available for media interviews as required from time to time.
At the beginning of your tenure as Resident Potter you will be allocated one day per week (falling on either a Wednesday or a Thursday or a Friday) where you are expected to be here to open the premises from 10am to 4pm.
The Residents are expected to attend each of the pottery classes at least once per term as an observer to become familiar with the students and tutors of the WSP.
Residents must conduct a workshop/seminar within 6 months of starting residency, to be negotiated with the committee.
Residents are expected to handle all queries from the public, students and members in a professional manner, including clay sales and firing charges.
Residents will be expected to familiarise themselves with normal operating procedures of the studio and will be provided with a set of instructions.

The answers to these questions are important for determining application success.
Why do you want to be a WSP Resident potter?
What do you hope to achieve during the residency?
What further commitment to the set hours of attendance can you make?

To contact us please use the email link HERE:

Or phone us on:
07 8381950