Kia ora e te whaanau
Only 33 sleeps until the WSP Xmas Party on Tuesday 16 December. Save the date!
Until then there's all sorts of fun things going on here, so let's get into it.
Xmas Decorations with Yasmin
Sunday 16 November 1.30 to 4.30pm.
Fun for all the family.
In this workshop you will be shown a variety of techniques to make your own unique Christmas decorations. Your creations will then be bisque fired on your behalf to collect and decorate however you choose. Let loose and have fun! Find out more and book here.
Lustre & Decal workshop with Yasmin
Sunday 23 November, 1.30 to 4.30pm.
In this workshop you will learn how to apply decals and lustres to already glaze-fired pieces to add those finishing touches.
You will need to bring pieces that you have made and that you know can be fired to 750 degrees celcius and above. They will need to have a shiny glaze as lustres don't work on matte glazes. White or light colours will work best for the decals.
The workshop fee covers the decals and lustres you will use in the workshop and the lustre firing. Find out more here
WSP Pit firing
Saturday 29th November, 10am - loading and firing the pit
Sunday 30th November, 2pm - unloading the pit
Are you keen to try out pit firing? We're running another WSP pit firing at Caroline Hamilton's, so here's your chance!
All you need is some bisque fired pots to bring along and pop into the pit. If you're keen to get involved in the firing too, there's plenty of chance for that. And of course we'll share a kai on firing day, so please bring a plate to share.
Find all the info you need and sign up online. If you have any questions, have a chat to Libby in the studio :)
Diploma 2026
Starting next year the Diploma classes will be held weekly on Friday mornings instead of all day on alternate Fridays. This will allow for more regular contact with tutors, focused learning time, and increased continuity, momentum and connection with fellow students.
Applications and enrolments are now open. Find out more here or come in and talk to us.
Working Bee - Monday 15 December
It's the time of year again when we have our big clean-up and get a bit of maintenance done around the studio, so we're all set for a fresh new year.
This year, we'll be concentrating on a deep clean of the studio and kiln room so everything's fresh for the new year.
We'd be ever so grateful if you could spare some time to help us remove all that old clay and dust from nooks ands crannies. Whether you can come for the day, or just an hour or two, we'd be thrilled to receive your help. If you can lend a hand, please sign-up on the sheet in the foyer, or online
Thank you xx
Recycling
The studio doesn't have the capacity to separate out materials for recycling (other than clay, of course). Please help save our beautiful planet by taking your recyclable glass, tins, food scraps etc home with you. A simple thing individuals can do. Thanks.
Drying shelves and wet cupboards
Please check the shelves and wet cupboards for pieces you might have forgotten. There is only have so much storage space to be shared amongst everyone. Thanks.
End of year dates
Sunday 30th November - Last date for private kiln bookings
Book in early to make sure you can hire a kiln before this cut-off date.
Monday 8th December - Bisque firing deadline
We recommend dropping off your pieces for bisque firing by this date, to make sure you get them back in time to glaze them and fire again before we close. You will still be welcome to leave work for bisque or glaze firing after this date, and we will do our best to process it, but we can’t guarantee that it will make it through before we close for the holidays.
Monday 15th December - Glaze firing deadline
We recommend dropping off your pieces for glaze firing by this date, to make sure you get them back before we close. You will still be welcome to leave work for bisque or glaze firing after this date, and we will do our best to process it, but we can’t guarantee that it will make it through before we close for the holidays.
Monday 15th December, 10am - 4pm - Working Bee
Annual working bee - we'll get sign-up sheets sorted for this soon, but please save the date in the mean time.
Tuesday 16th December, 5.30pm - Christmas Party
No Play with Clay, come along to the xmas party, share a kai and take part in the Secret Santa thievery instead.
Friday 19th December, 4pm - Studio Closes
This is your last chance to get into the studio for 2025, and last day for pick-ups. The studio will close at 4pm, and will reopen again on Monday the 12th of January.
Studio schedule
Here’s how things are looking for the coming week, but as always, check the online calendar before you come in 😊
Friday 14 November
10am – 4pm: Members' Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Intro to Pottery Class
Saturday 15 November
9am - 4pm: Wood kiln unloading day
10am – 1pm: Play With Clay - thanks againTeresa!
1 - 4pm: Members’ Open Studio - thanks Shelley!
4.30 - 7.30: Private lesson
Sunday 16 November
10am – 1pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1.30 - 4.30pm: Xmas Decorations workshop
Monday 17 November
9.30am –4pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Hand Building Class
Tuesday 18 November
9.30am – 12.30pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Play with Clay – thanks Margaret and Patsy!
Wednesday 19 November
9.30am – 12.30pm: Play with Clay - thanks Yasmin, Kristen and Shadae!
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
4pm – 5.30pm: Kids’ Play with Clay
6pm – 9pm: Wheel Throwing Class
Thursday 20 November
9.30am – 12.30pm: Sculpture Class
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Wheel Throwing Class
Friday 21 November
9.30am – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm: Intro to Pottery Class
Saturday 22 November
10am – 1pm: Play with Clay
1pm – 4pm: Members’ Open Studio - thanks Kelly!
Sunday 23 November
10am – 1pm: Wheel Throwing Class
1.30 - 4.30pm: Lustre & Decals workshop
That's it for this week folks. We hope to see you at the studio soon.
