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Potters' Press 26 November 2021

We are lucky to have Javier Murcia with us for two weekends in a row. We had already booked Javier to run a Simplified Figure Sculpture workshop earlier in the year. Lockdown meant postponing to a later date and we picked December in the hope of being open again. As Javier is coming from Wellington, he has decided to make an adventure of the trip and stay a little longer. This means we have an amazing opportunity of a second workshop from this gifted artist. The mold-making and casting work...

WSP and the New Zealand COVID-19 Protection Framework

Dear potters, As you will be aware, the Government will introduce the COVID-19 Protection Framework (the traffic light system) on Friday 3 December.  Along with many other organisations, the WSP committee has given careful consideration to how we will work when New Zealand moves this next stage in the COVID-19 response plan. The decision was made to move the Society to implementing compulsory vaccination certificates for all people coming onto the studio premises, including students, visito...

Potters' Press 19 November 2021

Diploma Assessments | Studio access at Level 2 | COVID-19 vaccination survey | Sharing members' store links | Awards and Exhibitions...

Moving to Level 2 restrictions

Kia ora potters, We were delighted to hear the news that we are moving to Level 2 restrictions tomorrow, meaning we can resume classes again - hooray! Operating safely at Level 2 means adhering to some strict guidelines around distancing indoors so this means we have some systems in place. Please take a few minutes to read through the information and see what this means for your studio visits.  THE BASICS If you are feeling unwell or have any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay at home;Wear a ma...

Potters' Press 12 November 2021

We are eagerly awaiting Monday's COVID-19 press conference hoping it will bring some good news about our whether we can invite students and members back in to the studio. If there is no change, it will be the usual Level 3.2 with contactless sales as well as drop-offs and pick-ups 10am-2pm. ...

Potters' Press 5 November 2021

COVID-19 update | Javier Murcia workshop | Saturday contactless firing | Hours next week...

Potters' Press 29 October 2021

Drop-offs and pick-ups next week | Next week's online get-together for members | Some video tutorials - darted cups and more from Ceramic Arts Network...

Potters' Press 22 October 2021

Tributes to Wendy Ball | Drop-offs and pick-ups next week | Tuesday evening meet-up for members | Diploma in Ceramic Arts 2022 | WSP Advanced Ceramics Course 2022 | Join the WSP Committee | ...

Potters' Press 15 October 2021

Members' meet-up | Upcoming workshop | Funding news | Pick-ups and drop-offs...

WSP Annual Exhibition 2021 postponed

Annual exhibition postponed | Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions update...

Last call for exhibition entries! Potters' Press 1 October 2021

We want to exhibit your work | Bookings open for new classes | Woodfiring 5-7 November | Book your studio time | Ambiguity exhibition | Elevate programme...

Potters' Press 24 September 2021

A letter from the President | Studio access next week | Reminder: Wood firing | Final dates 2021...

Potters' Press 17 September 2021

There is still no Play With Clay but that doesn't mean we are closed on Saturday.Teresa has kindly volunteered to open on Saturday morning 10am-1pm for drop-offs, pick-ups and, if you have made an appointment, glazing. If the door is locked, just knock.In the afternoon, Yasmin is teaching students to make ceramic jewellery in our first workshop since the recent lockdown. Numbers are obviously smaller than usual as we have to ensure 2m distancing in line with the government guidelines....

A spring return to the studio: classes starting in Level 2

Classes resuming | The golden rules at Level 2 | Annual exhibition approaching fast...

Opening our studio at Level 2

Level 2 COVID-19 restrictions begin tomorrow. If you are a studio member or a student who has opted out of receiving our email updates, here is what you might have missed but need to know about what you can do in the studio this week (8th September 2021): Hi potters, We are working our socks off to get everything ready at the studio for Level 2 tomorrow and very much looking forward to welcoming people back in to the studio. There’s a lot of work to be done to prepare for classes starting up a...

Potters' Press 13 August 2021

Raku Club FiringWhen: Saturday 4th September 2021 9:30am - 1:00pmDavid is running another raku club firing. Come and get involved with handling glowy things and revel in the unpredictable excitement of this technique. This experience is open to WSP members only. There will also be an information session on 21 August which will be helpful for those who haven't been involved in raku before: suitable work, glazes etc. Find out more...Glazing 101 WorkshopWhen: 28 August, 2-5pmWith Yasmin. Learn...

Potters' Press 6 August 2021

Studio availability | Sponsors and awards announced for upcoming annual exhibition...

Potters' Press 30 July 2021

A word from the President | New website | 50th Annual Exhibition  | Studio business ...

Potters' Press - 23 June 2021

A salute to Noelle Schroder | Term 3 classes announced | Fiona Tunnicliffe visit  Kia ora potters,  I hope you are having a lovely week. The very talented Fiona Tunicliffe was in the studio today teaching our lucky diploma students her animal sculpting secrets. Stephen and I were feeling rather jealous as we sat next door doing office work. It’s been a productive week with Term 3 classes now online and open for booking. Thank you...

Potters' Press - 16 July 2021

Workshops | Kiln licence | Shelf clearance times |Kia ora potters,   It’s been another brilliant week in the studio. Mark Mitchell’s workshop was a treat last weekend. Those who attended his masterclass had a great time, learned a whole new way of mold-making than they had known before, as well as the secret to some of his breath-taking decorating techniques. If you attended, I would love to see what you made. Send a photo, if you have o...

Potters' Press - 2 July 2021

Pit firing | kiln maintenance | Nerikomi workshop | Wood firing | ClassesKia ora potters,  Here we are in July and what a cold start to the month it has been! The sun is shining and the days are lovely and crisp. It is quite a contrast to last weekend’s rain. Last Sunday I was privileged to be invited to join Diane’s (Thursday night) class as they prepared, buried, built and fired their work in a pit fire. It was so much fun&nb...

Potters' Press - 25 June 2021

Bookings open for Javier Murcia's sculpture workshop | New beginner classes | Learn to slip cast | Volunteers needed Kia ora potters,   How are you all? Can you believe we are already half-way through the year? The week began with the Winter Solstice, marking the slow turn away from the darkness of winter towards the longer days and more light. Term 2 is almost over – just one week to go – and then we are in to the mini-term holiday classes. While we still have quite a few cold day...

July mini-term classes now open for booking

Slip casting, handbuilding and throwing classes all available in these short 4-week classes. Our July mini-term classes are now open for booking. We have introductory wheel-throwing and handbuilding classes suitable for beginners, and a special treat of a slip casting class suitable for people with and without prior ceramics experience.  Check out what's on offer at a time to suit you......

Potters' Press - 18 June 2021

Studio business | Nerikomi coloured clay workshop with Lynda Wilson | Figure sculpture workshop with Javier Murcia Kia ora potters,   Here we are at the end of another week. If you aren’t heading to Fieldays tomorrow, there is Play With Clay is on in the morning. Thanks so much to Alex and Margaret who are volunteering. We have a few event announcements that have us leaping with excitement and we are recruiting for a ne...

Potters' Press - 11 June 2021

Play with Clay is running tomorrow with our awesome volunteers, Teresa and Linda, here to look after you. Sessions for the following week are below: Open Studio:  next week – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4pm and Thursday 10am-12.30pm Play with Clay: Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm Payments by bank transfer – If you sometimes make payments by bank transfer, please remember to add a helpful reference so we know what the payment is for. For auditing purposes,...