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Cantaclay 2008 - Christchurch 2008
 

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Student Competition 2007

Results are now available ...

Premier Award - Renee Boyd

Cantaclay 08

Christchurch, March 29 - 30 2008

Details of the 2008 NZP National Convention and the 49th National Exhibition are now available.

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
Cantaclay 08 the Dinner
Cantaclay 08 the Exhibition Opening
Cantaclay 08 the Demonstrators' Exhibition


Forum - the latest topics - have your say
Indentifying a Potter's Work
09-May-08 - Fiona McInnes Replies 0
Ceramics Assistant

I am interested in working or apprenticing (with or without pay) with a potter or pottery company on the south island of New Zealand.

07-May-08 - Korena Calder - Queensland, Australia Replies 0

News
Free Electric Kiln Available to a Community Group

Are you or do you know of a Community Group looking for a Pottery Kiln?

Submitted by: Pam Churchill - 03-Mar-08  
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Features - The latest articles of interest contributed by members
Summer School - High in the Hills of Raglan - New Zealand

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

Michael O'Donnell Workshop
Firing the Kiln at night

Exhibition Selection by Photo

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.


Jim Cooper - "Dog"


Instructors
Duncan Shearer

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.


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  

Technical

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.


Employment - job opportunities

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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 ......


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.

About NZ Potters
NZ Potters was registered as an incorporated society in 1965 by an enthusiastic group of potters in Wellington, New Zealand. Since then NZ Potters has grown to over four hundred members.    
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