Ballantynes National Tableware Exhibition 2009

Open only to members of NZ Potters this is an exhibition of functional ware that may be used on a table or similar surface. 

Non-functional and purely decorative work will not be accepted.

For courier delivery a total entry fee of $50 for up to six works includes the cost of return freight. For hand delivered entries
the total entry fee is $30

For more information and entry form downloads click the arrow.

Capital Clay 2009

Wellington, April 17 - 19 2009

Congratulations to all winners of awards. Their works and all other works in the show will be online shortly. Raffle Results   NZP 50th National Exhibition Awards   NZP 50th National Exhibition   Tertiary Students' Exhibition   Thank you from the chief conference organiser - Aimee McLeod   Reports are coming in now from the conference in Wellington. Judi Smith has submitted two excellent collections of images of: Chick Dinner & Dance -   Demonstrators' workshops   A note of appreciation from the Taupo Creative Clay Group On behalf of the Taupo team of 6 who attended Capital Clay convention, we congratulate you Aimee and your committee on an exceptionally enjoyable 4 day event - from the exhibition opening to the demonstrations and supreme demonstrators to the delectable lunches and social interaction between ceramic artist friends from all over NZ. Learnt to jig and jive  amongst the glitze and glamour artists at the Capital Chic Dinner and Dance and met up with some of our most talented craft artists. Your  teams thorough convention planning and generous hospitality was overwhelmingly appreciated by all. Loved the Monday boat and bus trip and banquet lunch at Linda's gallery home. Was gob smacked at  unexpectedly viewing a Bill Hammond painting up close. We felt indulged and pampered. Great company with creative clay friends. Inspired by extroadinary demonstrators. Thankyou Capital Clay committee. Judi Smith Creative Clay Group Taupo

Claybirds

Introducing a regular article following the activities of a group of potters who wish to be known as the "Claybirds"

Claybirds initiated a Pit Fire Party and sent an open invitation to other clubs.
Judy Seay organized and planned the event; giving potters access to her brothers’ scoria quarry.

The whole week, starting from 5am Sunday 26/6 until 6.30pm Sunday 3/5 was a truly wonderful experience. Dianne, Greg, Andrea, Annette, Jette and myself all get on so well together so we had lots of fun in the people mover. After a good crossing we did a little bit of tiki touring on the way down, arriving at Robin and Paul’s at 6.30p.m.

The welcome was great and after being shown around and chosing sleeping areas we had a beautiful meal.  Robin is a super cook and we had cooked lunches and teas every day. 

Some of our most talented potters congregate in Turangi these days. Looks like the town is becoming the Tirau of the central plateau. A place to go to spend social leisure time, relax and take in an art and craft experience.

This development has come about as people choose to make Turangi their retirement resort. They bring with them their passion to create, their knowledge to share, a folder of notable contacts and an investment of volunteer time.

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The book also includes some recent Potters Marks that have been collected.  Some old articles from the NZ Potters Magazine.

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Marks of New Zealand Potters
A Comprehensive Directory 2007
Published by NZ Potters Inc

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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.

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Beryl and Brian Buchanan owned Wellington Potters Supplies in Khandallah for over 20 years, supplying local and not so local potters with both materials and lots of advice.

After Brian’s death, Beryl continued to manage the shop on her own for another year or so. It was exhausting work.  Wanting to sell, she resisted several offers from people who wanted to take the business out of town because of her loyalty to the local customers.
 
And then along came Warren and Kate Fransham.

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