There’s nothing like making pots in a hot tin shed in summer. Instant drying makes timing all those crucial steps, like slipping or applying a handle all a bit of...
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My journey in ceramics started when I was 16, at a night class run by the Auckland Studio Potters. But it wasn’t until I started studying ceramics at tertiary level that I realised that I was hooked. For the last 22 years I’ve been a professional potter, developing my love of clay and fire.
Check out my Posts page for how my last woodfiring went.
The Pottery portfolio pages have also all been updated with my latest work with the newest pots featured first.
If you want to know more about me or find an outlet for my work then check out the Information page.
Kilns
If you want a kiln built or advice about firing - then please get in touch. I've built wood and oil kilns for myself and clients, including anagama, bourry, dutch oven, salt and soda kilns. I also have experimented with a variety of performance kiln.
Rahu Road Pottery and Gallery
In 2015 Charade and I moved to Rahu Road and started building our pottery. Check out pottery website and blog for more information - especially about the workshops we run.
Teaching
I have taught a variety of classes and workshops over the years - from beginner to tertiary level. Currently I run my own workshop series through Rahu Road Pottery.
Recent Work
Fired early November
Last firing for 2020
Although it is only early November, this will be the last wood firing for the year as I’m going to be busy on a kiln project for the next 6...
Spring Firing
This firing has been the most affected this year from the COVID 19 lockdowns and alert levels. Mainly as I’m not allowed access to my usually wood source until we...