Black and white photograph of unknown potter demonstrating clay on a pottery wheel at Canterbury Pottery Group's clubrooms, circa 1950/60.

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Directory of New Zealand Studio Potters and Community Pottery Studios

Welcome to the national directory of ceramic artists and community clay studios. Here you can search for individual artists or find a local studio from Te Rerenga Wairua to Rakiura.

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Browse studio potters

Discover New Zealand artists working with clay, from sculpture to domestic ware, from Northland to Southland.

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Find a pottery clubs or community pottery studios near you.

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Explore different regions to find artists, pottery clubs or community pottery studios around the country and overseas.

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What does Ceramics New Zealand do?

Ceramics New Zealand maintains this directory of studio potters and community studios.

The Ceramics Association of New Zealand (Ceramics NZ) is a non-profit organisation and the national body for ceramics in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are here to support all who engage with ceramics from practitioners to collectors, at every level, by providing access to education, knowledge, events, opportunities, and community. Our aim is to build a strong and inclusive ceramics sector.

Community
Creating an inclusive, supportive environment with opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Knowledge
Making education and resources accessible, sharing knowledge, and providing pathways for growth.

Heritage
Honouring what has come before in order to create a vibrant future.

Carla Ruka – Ceramics NZ Touring Potter 2022

Become a Ceramics New Zealand member

You don’t need to be a Ceramics New Zealand member to create a directory listing, but we encourage it.

Workers in clay can join the association through an annual membership program.