Chester Nealie

Mike O'Donnell

For the first time in New Zealand a conference is happening dedicated to the art of wood firing. This will be the start of the renaissance for the wood firing fraternity and the best possible introduction for potters and ceramicists that have wanted to have a go with wood firing. The weekend is full of kiln building, kilns firing and an exploration of all things related to the wood fired pot.

International guests will lead the charge into the frantic pace of kiln construction, with participants expected to lend a hand and feel the clay under their fingernails. A variety of kilns, from small salt kilns through to large temporary kiln installations will be erected on site, pots made to fill them and then the fires are lit. A pyromania of heat and flame will ensure the weekend is an impression burnt into the memory of all.

There will be the sort of feasting and company that legends are made of and with camping on-site the partying and all night stoking vigils can last until dawn.

For more information contact Janet Smith at info@woodstoke.co.nz
37 Kairangi Rd, RD3, Cambridge 3495, New Zealand. Phone 07 8271888 or ...

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Woodstoke Whangamata Conference
16th to 18th March 2012

The interest in the Woodstoke Conference to date has been a confirmation that potters from all over NZ were after a more elemental type of event. Already all the pre-conference workshops are full and we are half way to our target for conference enrollments. So as an added inducement the discount period for the conference has been extended to the 15th February. This gives both NZ Potter members and non-member potters the chance to get involved in a conference that will reshape ceramics in New Zealand.
For those that had their heart set on a workshop but hesitated with their booking — don't despair, the whole conference will have the air of a hands-on workshop about it. You will get the opportunity to build yourself a kiln, to play with the fire, to chuck a bit of salt at a pot and to have a chat with like minded potters for two very full days.
We are limited in numbers due to the nature of this conference, so don't delay and be disappointed, book today. Please fill out a registration form (see the link above) and make payment by either cheque or internet bank transfer. Forms can also be found on the Woodstoke website  www.woodstoke.co.nz.

Remember the National Exhibition entries need to be received by the 8th February.