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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.

Waikato Society of Potters

Waikato
All year round

May your hands be full of clay and your hearts full of imagination. A great place to start your pottery journey with passionate experts. Check out the class booking page.

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 The Earth

All year round

The perfect creative, therapeutic, relaxing and social activity. Suitable for all occasions including birthday parties, work events, hens nights, baby keepsakes 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 !

Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Auckland
All year round

Small Crowd, Big Screen. A private cinema experience. Takapuna's independent cinema. Becoming a part of the local community and making blockbuster movies affordable for everyone!

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.

Wood Bay Studio

Auckland, Waikato
All year round

Wood Bay Studio is a place to be inspired. Pottery promotes creativity and playfulness. Trust the process and go with the flow, if you're creating a cup and it turns into a bowl - celebrate that! Enjoy art and be in the moment.

Falcon Grey Ceramics

Auckland
All year round

Learn to create a variety of ceramic pieces in hand-building pottery workshops. Each workshop has a different theme and offers flexibility in your creations. Includes Clay & Firings. Perfect for Beginners.

Auckland Studio Potters

Auckland
All year round

The Auckland Studio Potters is a society run by members, for members, since 1961.Teaching, firing, events, support, friendship & fun for all potters from beginners to advanced. ASP is a membership organisation, run by members for members. This is an integral part of the unique culture of ASP and they rely heavily on the network of volunteers to keep the Community Centre running.

The Clay Centre

Auckland
All year round

A range of pottery classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Join as a member - the exclusive members only area is open 6 days a week. Make bookings for parties, events and work functions. They even sell coffee and a selection of teas!

Mana Retreat Centre

Online, Waikato
All year round

Experience mind-body education, spiritual exploration and renewal. Set on 360 acres nestled in the bush-covered rangers of the Coromandel with expansive sea views, Mana Retreat Centre is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

CCS Disability Action Paroa West Coast

West Coast
All year round

CCS Disability Action owns and manages accessible, reasonably priced holiday homes that are available to rent throughout the South Island. You need to be a member of CCS Disability Action to rent a property, but the $20 membership fee can be added to the overall cost of a booking.

CCS Disability Action Lake Tekapo Holiday Units

Canterbury
All year round

CCS Disability Action owns and manages accessible, reasonably priced holiday homes that are available to rent throughout the South Island. You need to be a member of CCS Disability Action to rent a property, but the $20 membership fee can be added to the overall cost of a booking.

CCS Disability Action Adams House

Christchurch
All year round

CCS Disability Action owns and manages accessible, reasonably priced holiday homes that are available to rent throughout the South Island. You need to be a member of CCS Disability Action to rent a property, but the $20 membership fee can be added to the overall cost of a booking.

Restore Balance Retreat

Nelson
All year round

A yoga retreat centre in the Tasman area to provide tools and education to enable individuals to live a lifestyle that allows them to discover their fullest potential.

Vibrant Living Retreat 

Christchurch
All year round

Luxury and relaxing unique accommodation options for a special well-being escape to Hanmer Springs.

Te Waiora House Christian Retreat Centre  

Christchurch
All year round

A place of peace and refuge for those who need to recharge their batteries, emotionally, physically, or spiritually, in a beautiful rural setting. Time out, restoration and growth.

Sister Eveleen Retreat House

Christchurch
All year round. Bookings essential

Located on the Scarborough cliff top, nestled among native trees and beach flora, Sister Eveleen Retreat House is a spiritual haven. Take a breath and hold a space for yourself for a night or two.

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