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Welcome to NZPotters.com - from the president
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Information about NZ Potters
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How to join NZ Potters
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Cantaclay 2008 - Christchurch 2008
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Members Survey Results - 2006 - 2007
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| Want to join NZPotters? ...... Click the arrow for further information. |
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| Forthcoming Exhibitions ...... Dates, deadlines and entry forms.... |
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| Contact a committe member or your region's council member? |
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Student Competition 2007
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Premier Award - Renee Boyd |
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Cantaclay 08
Christchurch, March 29 - 30 2008
| Details of the 2008 NZP National Convention and the 49th National Exhibition are now available. |
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The first of the exhibitions associated with the NZP Conference in Christchurch is now on-line.
This exhibition was organised by the Canterbury NZP members and includes works from all of the clubs affiliated to NZP in Canterbury/Westcoast
It can be seen at the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch from March 20 - April 8
Slide Shows
We are setting up a series of image collections for those unlucky enough to miss out on the ChCh conference.
| Cantaclay 08 the Conference |
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| Cantaclay 08 the Dinner |
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| Cantaclay 08 the Exhibition Opening |
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| Cantaclay 08 the Demonstrators' Exhibition |
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| Forum - the latest topics - have your say |
| Indentifying a Potter's Work |
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Fiona McInnes
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I am interested in working or apprenticing (with or without pay) with a potter or pottery company on the south island of New Zealand.
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| News |
Free Electric Kiln Available to a Community Group
Are you or do you know of a Community Group looking for a Pottery Kiln?
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 Marks of New Zealand Potters
A Comprehensive Directory 2007
Published by NZ Potters Inc
ONLY $29.95
A timely and invaluable guide for dealers and collectors, illustrating over 1500 of the marks used by New Zealand Potters and Ceramic Artists from 1930s to 2007 and published in a convenient handbook format.
*Wholesale price for bulk orders on application to NZ Potters Inc
ISBN: 978-0-473-12763-3
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| Features - The latest articles of interest contributed by members |
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| Summer School - High in the Hills of Raglan - New Zealand |
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January 2008 found Susan Flight and Michael O'Donnell welcoming two full classes of eager clay workers to the peaceful Mountain Dreaming Pottery of Susan Flight.
Set overlooking sea views, only 7 kms from the seaside town of Raglan, in New Zealand's Northern Island, and with birds whistling in the trees we all set to work in Susan’s beautifully converted woolshed.
Susan's class was set the task of working on “the spaces in between”, whilst Mike suggested his students “go quietly within”, and produce a sculpture from their innermost feelings.
Article by Yvette Phillips
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 Michael O'Donnell Workshop
Firing the Kiln at night
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| Exhibition Selection by Photo |
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There has been a lot of discussion among members about the means of submitting work for the Society’s exhibitions. It came to a head at this
year’s AGM after photographic submission was mandatory for our national
exhibition in Gisborne.
The case for photographic submission is simple - it’s a lot cheaper for the organisers and the submitters. The selector can do it all on a computer screen in the bach at the beach and submitters may be saved $100 for having pieces rejected in the other island.
The case against is also simple – you can’t judge the worth of a craft object just from a photograph. There are subplots too, such as many potters who are ill adept with cameras and photographs which can be doctored.
Jim Pollard presents the argument for and against and expresses his opinion.
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Jim Cooper - "Dog"
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| Instructors |
| Duncan Shearer |
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Bachelor of Design - UNITEC, majoring in ceramics.
I have taught pottery/ceramics for the last 10 years at a variety of different levels. Everything from introductory classes to tertiary level; from specialist glaze courses to throwing classes to sculpture courses.
I have a wide experience in kiln technology, from simple pit kilns to gas kiln to anagama kilns. Much of my experience has been gained from being the Auckland Studio Potter's Co-Director for 7 years.
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We are looking for potters with skills they are willing to share with others.
If you would like to conduct a weekend workshop or would be willing to take classes of some kind add your name to the list of "Instructors/Demonstrators/Tutors" we are building on this website.
This facility is designed to assist you to find work and to assist clubs or individuals looking for teachers to locate someone with the skills they need.
| Find out how Manurewa Potters find an instructor for their weekend school |
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 The Story of Clay - for beginners
Aimee McLeodI goes down to see Paul Winspear in Takaka about once a year to help him make clay. She gets to pug it all.
Here is a series of photo documenting the process.
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Employment - job opportunities |
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Are you looking for a ceramics tutor for tertiary education? ...
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Buy
/ Sell - Enter your own advertisement
 Got something related to pottery making to sell? Perhaps
there is an item you would like to buy.
The nzpotters.com has developed a new feature for members. You can now enter your own advertisement on line.
16-8-05 ......
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What's Going On Around the Country?
Would you like to know more about what potters and pottery
clubs are doing around New Zealand?
There are two areas on this website devoted to news
from around the country:
- Affiliated Clubs - contains links to pages containing
information about pottery clubs around New Zealand.
Clubs can post images and monthly newsletters on these
pages. This is a good source of information and inspiration
about club activities.
- Regions - This is a gateway to information about from the eight NZPotters regions around New Zealand. In this section you can click into any of the eight NZSP regions. Each page contains
a regular report from delegate representing the region
together with a list of potters
pages from members in the region and a list of the affiliated clubs some of which have a page of their own on this website. Notices regarding exhibitions and other events entered for the region will also be listed.
Use the links in the menu on the left to go to these
sections of the website.
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