http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.waikatopotters.co.nz en-us Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/168041/exhibition-entries-rolling-in-studio-closed-this-saturday/ Sorry there was no newsletter last week — it was a bit of a week here at the studio! We're back now with plenty to catch you up on.Just a heads up that we're closed all day this Saturday for the Making for Wood Firing workshop with Suzy Dunser, which means we won't be able to take any pick ups or drop offs, or process clay sales either, sorry.A huge thank you to our volunteers from this week and last, who keep Play with Clay and Members' Open Studio running so smoothly: Margaret Raine, Trudie ... Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post168041 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/167807/counting-down-to-our-annual-members-exhibition/ It's been a full-on week here — we're working our way through a mountain of glazing and firing from the school holiday workshops, all while welcoming new and returning faces back into the studio as regular classes started up again this week! But we wouldn't have it any other way — the storm of creativity is just fantastic 🤗A big thank you also to our wonderful volunteers who will be running your Play with Clay and Members' Open Studio sessions this week: Caitlin Fowler, Wilhelmiina Drummo... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post167807 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/167323/pit-firing-pics-heads-on-the-wall-lustre-firing-planned/ It's been a busy little week here in the studio, with the last of our School Holiday workshops wrapping up today, the Matariki Pit Firing last weekend, plus a couple of mid-term short classes - phew!Our beloved Margaret is also out of action this week while she gets an injury treated. She does so much behind the scenes with loading and unloading kilns, so please bear with us while we manage without her dedicated, volunteer help – and give her a wave of support if you see her.Thanks go to the c... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post167323 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/167244/manawatia-a-matariki/ Get comfy folks, it's another bumper issue and we've got pit firing, raku, exhibition entries, Term 3 classes and September's Phoenix Wood Firing all on the go here, at the best pottery studio in the world!A couple of important closures to note for your diary:Friday, 10 July, for the Matariki public holidayTuesday 14 July for School Holiday workshopsThursday 16 July, for School Holiday workshopsJust a heads up - while the School Holiday workshops are on, we won't be able to take any pick up... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:58 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post167244 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/166945/matariki-exhibition-september-wood-firing-and-more/ There's a lot on the go at the studio this week, so grab a cuppa and settle in - here's everything you need to know.A big, warm and heartfelt thank you to this week's PWC and Members' Open Studio volunteers: Teresa Gibbison, Lydia Farrell, Yasmin Davis and Kristen Almond - you legends, we couldn't run these sessions without you! ❤️Read on for info on exhibition entries, class updates, September wood firing, Matariki Pit Firing and social event, and the school holiday workshops...And as alway... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:25:40 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post166945 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/166617/diploma-assessment-exhibition-matariki-school-hols-and-more/ The team who fired the Phoenix wood kiln last weekend will be opening it up to see the fruits of their labour this Saturday. There's always a bit of magic in finally seeing what's come out after a firing, so if you're at the studio this weekend, pop over and have a look – it's always worth it!The glorious volunteers running your PWC & MOS sessions this week are: Margaret Raine, Patsy Hall, Yasmin Davis, Kristen Almond, Teresa Gibbison and Lydia Farrell - show them the looooove ❤️For al... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:38:38 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post166617 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/166349/broken-stuff-new-stuff-class-stuff/ A few exciting opportunities are coming up, and now's the time to get your name on the list. Enrolments for our Surface Decoration class, Making & Firing for Raku class, and the Whenua & Harakeke Workshop are closing soon, so if you've been meaning to sign up, don't leave it too long. You'll find all the details below.A huge thank you to everyone who jumped on the Aaron Scythe Workshop bookings — all places were snapped up in just two hours! If you missed out, it's still worth joining ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post166349 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/166249/enrolments-for-the-aaron-scythe-workshop-go-live-at-6pm-tonight/ It’s been a crisp start out there this week — those frosty mornings are definitely here, but the heaters are on and the studio’s warm and ready.A quick heads-up that enrolments for the Aaron Scythe workshop open this evening, with more details in the article below — it’s a great opportunity and likely to fill quickly.And a slightly less glamorous note from us: apologies for the smell out the back. We’re dealing with what appears to be a very elusive dead rat and are onto it as best w... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:05:24 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post166249 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/165566/meet-your-committee-and-find-out-all-about-this-years-exhibition/ This week, we're excited to announce the award categories for your 2026 Members' Exhibition, and to introduce you to your Committee Members for the current financial year. And, we've got some reminders about all the latest learning experiences we have on offer for you.The wonderful volunteers running your Play with Clay and Members' Open Studio sessions this week are: Tim Edwards, Margaret Raine, Sue McConnochie, Kristen Almond, Yasmin Davis, Shelley Martin and Leisa Templer - show them aaalllll... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post165566 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/post/165136/so-many-workshops-classes-and-firings-for-you/ It’s feeling lively (and cosy with the heaters going!) in the studio at the moment — we've got yet more workshops lined up, and there are some truly special opportunities just around the corner. Whether you’re ready to stretch your skills or just keen to try something new, there’s plenty to jump into - come and play! 😉A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers — Margaret Raine, Yasmin Davis, Kristen Almond, Wilhelmiina Drummond, Teresa Gibbison and Trudie & John MacIntosh— wh... Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.waikatopotters.co.nz/blog/#post165136