Hello, fabulous friends!
What a brilliant night the exhibition opening was last night. It really is the highlight of the WSP calendar and a great opportunity to celebrate what an excellent collection of people make up our membership.
Our deepest thanks go to everyone who was involved in any way at all. From those who entered their work, curated and installed the exhibition, admin’ed the event, entries and awards, attended the opening, brought food along, sponsored awards, spoke and presented awards, to those who have already purchased works and supported our exhibitors – we can’t express how much your contributions to this event are appreciated. <3
Check out the award winners and pics below (People’s Choice to be announced at the end of the exhibition), plus a few other notices.
WSP 52nd Annual Exhibition Award Winners
Congratulations to all our award winners! The exhibition will be running until the 22nd of September, so head along and experience these works, and the many others, in person. That’s sure to be far better than viewing this mediocre photographer’s images here, but nevertheless, here are said pics…
Janet Smith – Roto-o-rangi Blue Ice
Winner of the WSP Premier Award, generously sponsored by an anonymous donor.
Reina Daji – Hinepikorua (pōrutu & stands)
Winner of the CCG Emerging Artist Award
Victoria Kerry – Parched
Winner of a Mac’s Mud Award
Sade Woodmass – Te Ao Rangi (vase)
Winner of a Mac’s Mud Award
Effie McLeay – Handbuilt teapot
Winner of a Mac’s Mud Award
Emily Eales – Bobo-Baboon
Winner of a Mac’s Mud Award
Marlize Alberts – Arianrhod
Winner of a Mac’s Mud Award
Caroline Hamilton – Out of This World
Winner of the WSP President’s Award
Larissa Milsum – Corbel #2
Winner of the Tile Award, sponsored by Yasmin & Mark Davis
Duncan Shearer – Mug
Winner of the Mug Award, sponsored by Jenni Taris
Margaret De Freitas – Where in the world is war
Awarded an Emerging Artist Honourable Mention
Bridget Barnett – Lady Stardust
Awarded an Emerging Artist Honourable Mention, sponsored by Yasmin Davis
Marshall Almond – Feed Me
Awarded an Emerging Artist Honourable Mention, sponsored by Yasmin Davis
We extend an extra special thank you to the sponsors of our exhibition awards
Artist’s talk – Andrea du Chatenier
7pm tonight at the WSP Studios
Show and tell + potluck dinner
Please bring a kai to share and something to drink if you wish.
How fantastic was it to have Andrea du Chatenier judging our exhibition and presenting awards last night? Andrea is an extraordinary artist and such a wonderful personality! We are also very lucky to be able to offer an evening with Andrea du Chatenier tonight, where you can share a potluck dinner, and hear and see what makes her tick. Members and non-members are all welcome. No charge, but please bring a kai to share and let us know if you’re attending here.
About Andrea:
Born in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, Andrea du Chatenier is a sculptor turned ceramicist. She has received numerous grants and awards for her accomplished and challenging work, including selection for the Sao Paulo Biennale, the Wallace Arts Trust Vermont Award, and the Portage Ceramics Residency Award at Guldagergaard, Denmark. In 2022 Andrea was awarded the Blumhardt Foundation Gift for her contribution to New Zealand Craft.
After completing the Tylee Cottage Artist Residency at the Sarjeant Gallery in 2004, Andrea set up studio in Whanganui. With her current practice du Chatenier has turned her focus to exploring the inherent qualities of the medium. The forms are abstracted and commonly stacked together as towering structures emphasizing the tactile and sensual properties of the ceramic surface.
Term 3B 4-week classes
We've got two 4-week wheel throwing taster classes starting next week, one on Friday night and one on Sunday morning. They're a great way to get an understanding of the basics and set yourself up to continue throwing, either self-directed at our Play with Clay sessions, or you could move onto one of our 8-week throwing classes to learn more techniques.
Wheel Throwing Taster with David Kenny
Friday nights, 6pm - 9pm for 4 weeks, starting 30th of August
More info here.
Wheel Throwing Taster with Sarah Steed
Sunday mornings, 10am - 1pm for 4 weeks, starting 1st of September
More info here.
Studio Schedule
Here’s what’s happening next week… Make sure you check the online calendar though, just in case anything changes.
Saturday 24th of August
10am – 1pm, Play with Clay – thanks Tim and team!
1.30pm – 4.30pm, CLOSED for a private booking
Sunday 25th of August
CLOSED
Monday 26th of August
9.30am – 1pm, Class – Wheel Throwing
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Class – Hand building
Tuesday 27th of August
9.30am – 12pm, CLOSED for Private Class
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Play with Clay – Thank you Margaret and Stacey!
Wednesday 28th of August
9.30am – 12.30pm, Play with Clay – Thanks Larissa and Yasmin!
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Class – Wheel Throwing and Decorating
Thursday 29th of August
9.30am – 12.30pm, Class – Sculpture Skills
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Class, Wheel Throwing
Friday 30th of August
9.30am – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Class – Wheel Throwing Taster
Saturday 31st of August
10am – 1pm, Play with Clay – thanks Tim and team!
Sunday 1st of September
10am – 1pm, Class – Wheel Throwing Taster
