Craft Potters Nelson Inc. is a group of about 40 people who enjoy meeting and making pots. We operate from our own premises, which includes a Gallery with a variety of quality domestic and sculptural pots for sale, in Ranzau Road, Hope near Richmond (Nelson).
Our equipment is extensive, including electric kilns, gas, wood and Raku kilns.
We are a friendly group who enjoy social occasions; we also encourage new members.
Weekly classes with experienced tutors are offered from February to December for 4 terms. These take place on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings and may be attended by members or non members on a casual basis.
We arrange weekend workshops three to four times a year for various subjects, e.g. throwing large pots, decorating with brush and/or sgraffiti.
Open Day
Early January we hold an Open Day when people can have a go at making something from clay.
Diploma in Ceramic Arts
This 2-year full-time or 4 years part-time course provides a unique opportunity to gain a Diploma in Ceramic Arts. It is offered through Otago Polytechnic as a distance course at our premises at Craft Potters in Nelson.
This course, for those wishing to develop and advance pottery skills while completing a diploma, is instructed by our resident professional potter Alan Ballard, with support provided in areas such as Art History, Glaze and Drawing through Otago's online programme.
For further information please contact:
Alan Ballard – Nelson tutor
Phone (03) 544.1735
or E-mail: craftpotters@ts.co.nz
Alan Ballard 
Alan Ballard
Emily Bolton 
Emily Bolton
Alan Ballard
Peter Burland
Alan Ballard
