Kia ora fellow mud goblins
It’s been a bit of week here getting the kiln installs organised and prepping for Open Day, so I have zero newsletter pre-amble for you this week (Yay for you!🤣 ). Get into the latest news below...
Open Day Volunteers
Saturday 12th April, 10am – 2pm
We’re doing it again! On the 12th of April we’ll be opening up the studio and running lots of potty activities for anyone and everyone who wants to come and take a gander, make a few pieces, and see how good working with clay is.
And of course, we can’t run this awesome day without the contribution of our beautiful volunteers! If you’re keen to help us show the world how fab our club is, we’d be stoked to have you with us. If you can help for a couple of hours in the morning, or in the afternoon, or even for the whole day, there'll be a range of activities running, so there will be something everyone can help with, no matter your pottery skill level. Things like:
Selling activity tickets
Selling raffle tickets
Helping people underglaze their paint-a-pots
Showing people how to make and decorate pinch pots
Helping glaze the raku pots
Helping smoke the raku pots
Showing people how to make a wheel-thrown pot
Slippery dip helpers
If this sounds like a bit of you, sign-up for a time slot here, or on the register in the studio.
Thanks lovelies! xx
Members’ Pottery and Art Market at Open Day
Last year's Open Day was a very popular event and we saw a record number of visitors come through our doors (and queuing in the carpark!)
This year we're doing it all again, and we'd like to offer our members the opportunity to sell their pottery, or other hand-made arts and crafts on the day.
We will have 10 spaces set aside in the carpark in front of the studio so you can either bring a gazebo and table (please make sure you provide adequate weighting/anchoring for your gazebo in case it's windy), or set up your stall from the boot of your car.
If you don't think you have enough wares for a stall by yourself, you could even get together with your pottery mates and set up a stall together.
There is no charge for the space, and we are not taking a commission on sales! However, you will need to manage your own cash float for sales and/or have your own EFTPOS facilities.
Maximum of 10 spaces, first in best dressed, register here.
Latest WSP Classes and Workshops
Remember we’ve got all these luscious learning opportunities for you to fill your brains with new clay info…
Workshop: Chucks, chums and lids with Tess May
A two-afternoon weekend workshop
Saturday 10th May 1.30pm – 4.30pm AND Sunday 11th May 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Intermediate Level Throwing
Find more info here.
Alternative Firing: Phoenix Wood Firing with Duncan Shearer
Friday 25 April Prep day: organize wood, prep shelves and kiln
Saturday 26 April: packing kiln
Sunday 27 April: firing kiln
Saturday 3 May: unloading kiln
Find more info here.
Workshop: Surface Treatments for Wood Firing with Duncan Shearer
Saturday 29th March 2025 9am – 4pm
Find more info here.
Class: Introduction to Pottery with David Kenny
Fridays, 6pm – 9pm, starting on Friday 7th March
Find more info here.
Class: Wheel Throwing Taster Class with Sarah Steed
Sundays, 10am – 1pm, starting on Sunday 9th March
Find more info here.
Alternative Firings: Raku
Raku Firing – Saturday 15th March, 10am – 2pm
Raku Firing – Tuesday 22nd April, 6pm – 9pm
Two-part Mould Making Workshop at TAUS Studio in KeriKeri
Date: Sat 19 April
Time: 9.30am – 5pm
Location: TAUS studio based in Waipapa, Kerikeri
This practical workshop will cover the whole process of making a two–piece plaster mould. Students will select a decorative glass bottle and use boxes to form the mould.
Studio Schedule
Here’s how things are looking for the coming week, but as always, check the online calendar before you come in 😊
Friday 28th February
10am – 4pm, CLOSED for Diploma
6pm – 9pm, Intro to Pottery class
Saturday 1st March
10am – 1pm, Play with Clay – Thanks Tim and Lydia xx
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio – Thanks Stephen! xx
Sunday 2nd March
10am – 1pm, Wheel Throwing Class
Monday 3rd March
9.30am – 12.30pm, Wheel Throwing Class
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Hand Building Class
Tuesday 4th March
9.30am - 4pm, Wheel Throwing Class
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Play with Clay – Thanks Margaret and Patsy! xx
Wednesday 5th March
9.30am – 12.30pm, Play with Clay, thanks Yasmin and Mark! xx
1pm – 3pm, CLOSED for Private Lesson
4pm – 5.30pm, Kids’ Play with Clay
6pm – 9pm, Wheel Throwing Class
Thursday 6th March
9.30am – 12.30pm, Sculpture Skills Class
1pm – 4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Wheel Throwing Class
Friday 7th March
9.30am –4pm, Members’ Open Studio
6pm – 9pm, Intro to Pottery Class
Saturday 8th March
CLOSED for Glaze Technology Workshop
Sunday 9th March
10am – 1pm, Wheel Throwing Class
