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The Pottery Studio Tauranga

Bay of Plenty
All year round. Bookings essential

Messing with Mud! Nestled at the top of Devonport Road is a hidden gem – The Pottery Studio. With a gallery of local ceramic artists work available for purchase, and a workshop space that has gained in popularity among aspiring potters, this is a creative’s dream. You don’t need to have existing skills and there is no commitment to a long-term contract of classes. Events like 'Wine and Clay' certainly pique interest.

The Pottery Studio Napier

Hawke's Bay
All year round. Bookings essential

Messing with Mud!

The Pottery Studio Hamilton

Waikato
All year round. Bookings essential

Messing with Mud!

Te Atamira Tāhuna Queenstown

Queenstown
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm

Te Atamira resident artists offer a wide range of dance, music, performance and art classes, pottery workshops and more throughout the year. For class times and fees, check the website. The shop has a selection of artisan and functional goods for everyone and for all tastes.

Wakatipu Pottery Club

Queenstown
Tue 10am-12pm. Thur 6pm-8pm

A pottery club based in Queenstown New Zealand area as a non-profit for the last 38 years. Wakatipu Potters Group has moved to new Te Atamira Arts Facility in Remarkables Park, Frankton. Come check them out!

Island View Pottery

Rotorua
All year round. Check the website for programme

At Island View Pottery, we love nothing better than getting our hands dirty and making things! Pottery workshops and classes for people of all ages and abilities. The goal is to provide an engaging, friendly environment for people to explore their creativity; learn new skills and enjoy each other's company. Join an upcoming workshop or schedule a private class.

Ōtaki Pottery Club

Kapiti Coast
All year round

Ōtaki Pottery Club holds weekly adult pottery classes for 8 weeks during the school term and 6 weeks for the young people's class.

Whanganui Potters’ Studio

Whanganui
All year round

Whanganui Potters' Studio is a great place to create with clay. Learn as you work alongside others during the open studio sessions. New members are welcome.

Palmerston North City Library Te Ara Whanui o Te Ao

Palmerston North
All year round

Inspiring people to explore the pathways to the world. There's more than you think at your local Library. Whether you want to tackle a new sport, find out about your favourite hobby, learn a new language or just find a great read – they will help you out.

Invercargill Public Library

Online, Southland
All year round

Stuck at home? Explore all that the Library has to offer from the comfort of your own couch! So many resources are free for Library members – you just need your library card! Always check out the events listings for in person activities.

Books on Prescription 

Dunedin, Online, Southland
All year round at Southland and Otago Libraries

Books on Prescription is a programme run by WellSouth Primary Health Network and the libraries of Otago and Southland Libraries, to increase access to high quality health information. The resources in the collection have been recommended and reviewed by health professionals. Books are available at your local library and videos and smartphone applications can be accessed via the website.

Tūranga Christchurch City Libraries

Christchurch
All year round

Tūranga Christchurch City Libraries run a wide range of classes and programmes both in libraries and through its learning centres for everyone from babies to seniors.

Ka Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti Dunedin Public Libraries  

Dunedin
All year round

A wonderful array of events for every age and stage, author talks, sharing memories, D&D gaming, dementia reading groups, writing work shops for teens, adult story time. Relaxed book groups.

Dunedin Ōtepoti City Council Events

Dunedin, Online
All year round

Whether you're a local or a visitor, make your time in this richly cultural city even more fun. Find out the 'where, when and who' of what's on in Ōtepoti.

Christchurch City Council Events

Christchurch
All year round

Discover what's on in Ōtautahi-Christchurch. From free events to art exhibitions, festivals to live comedy – you'll find it all here. Metro bus fares are half-price until the end of August, making it easier to attend.

Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience

Auckland
All year round

Located an hour north of Auckland and just outside Matakana is Sculptureum, a world-class tourist attraction. With three sculpture-filled gardens, six art galleries, a vineyard, Rothko restaurant, Freddie's Outdoor Kitchen and The Terrace Lawn Bar, there's something for everyone.

StudioSinel 

Waikato
Bookings essential

A vibrant art and design studio and learning space just outside of Hamilton There is always something fun and exciting going on here. Come and do a 'have-a-go' pottery workshop together with your friends or family and you can also join a longer class running over a few weeks.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Nationwide, Online
Anytime

From the Cape to the Bluff, the heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand is waiting to be discovered.

Splashy

Waikato
All year round

The making of ceramics and pottery is a wet, messy and splashy way to make a living, it is great fun too! If you want a great day out why not come along to the studio and have a go at painting your own. The spirit of Splashy reflects the fun, colour and excitement that we all should have for our own lives.

Half Pint Pottery

Auckland
Occasional

Half Pint Pottery is nestled within the curving hills of Hunua Gorge. Close to Auckland's fringe but the busy city life seems far away. On this life style block, there are many ongoing projects like food forests, organic gardens, planting a native forest, chickens and homemade pizza ovens. Pottery workshops available.

ArtSider workshops

Waikato
Anytime

The creative haven Artsider Studio. is a small part of what's on offer at The Supported Life Style Hauraki Trust, a non-profit organisation which has been operating since 1994. The purpose of the Trust is to provide quality support to people with mixed abilities and those who are rehabilitating from traumatic brain injuries, through encouraging quality relationships and interactions with the wider community and helping people reach their goals. In their own words, 'to enable our whānau to live lives of their choice'.

Waiheke Ceramics

Auckland, Waiheke Island
Occasional. Bookings essential

Bring out your creativity with a special group lesson for 5 or more people at this beautiful modern ceramic studio. The workshops are always relaxed, fun and creative. Many groups enjoy a glass of champagne while they work! Bookings essential.

Rui Ceramics

Auckland
Occasional

Emma Zhang is a Warkworth based potter who grew up in Shenzhen, China. Rui is her Chinese name, meaning the first snow in spring. She is inspired by the beauty of the New Zealand landscape, particularly the beaches in Kawau Bay close to her home. When mixing her glazes, she is mindful of the earthy tones and sand, soil and sea. She runs workshops from her studio that share her joy and enthusiasm for a creative, expressive life.

Uxbridge Arts & Culture

Auckland
All year round

East Auckland’s creative hub, offering arts but also fitness classes and workshops, community events, venue hire and more!

Paint & Create Ceramic Painting

Auckland
Open 7 days by appt

A Paint Your Own Ceramic Studio based in Meadowbank, Auckland. Ceramic painting is fun, relaxing, therapeutic and addictive! Individuals, Groups, Families and Friends welcome !

Titirangi Potters

Auckland
All year round

A vibrant bunch of potters who are keen to bring the joy of clay to their wonderful corner of West Auckland. Drop by on the club night Wednesday evenings between 7:30-9 pm when members are gathered at the studio, if you’d like to have a chat in person. To access the studio, simply head down the stairs between the Community Hall and the Community House (the track that links to Park Rd). The studio is located under the Community House.

Wood Fired Pottery School

Auckland
All year round Bookings essential

An artist run pottery school based in New Lynn. The school does not use poisonous heavy metal oxides in the studio, or in the clay or in glazes.

Ceramic College

Auckland
All year round

Pottery classes for adults‚ from beginners to advanced‚ in the beautiful, historical St. Michael’s Church. Come and experience the joy of creating in clay alongside experienced tutors. Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Register your interest for the waitlist on the website.

Kairava Ceramics

Auckland
All year round

Ceramic and pottery Classes for everyone in West Auckland.

Club Sandwich

Palmerston North
All year round

A complete buffet for clubs and groups in Palmerston North. Club Sandwich is a Palmerston North City Library initiative, connecting you with clubs in Palmerston North city.

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