We are an artist-run pottery school based in New Lynn, Tāmaki Makaurau. Led by Kirstal G and Jack Tilson.
We use sustainably sourced pine offcuts to fire our kiln. Our kiln is designed to burn efficiently and reduce our energy use.
The school does not use poisonous heavy metal oxides in the studio, or in the clay or in our glazes.
We make our clay onsite from locally occurring volcanic clay minerals. The clay is around 5,000,000 years old and has been transported by water from the Waitākere volcanic field.
We maintain an ecological balance by using ash from the kiln in our glazes.
CLASS 1 Flying Saucers
Level: Beginners
Experience making with clay using a variety of techniques, including the potery wheel.
Gain practical insight into the wood firing process.
Tutor: Jack Tilson
5 x Wednesday evenings. 6:15pm-9pm
1 x Wood firing day (Saturday or Sunday weather dependent)
Cost: $400 (covers clay and wood firing)
Age: Adults
All materials provided.
Class size: 6
CLASS 2 Into OrbitLevel: Intermediate
Develop your understanding of clay, glaze and firing processes.
Hone in on challenging ideas and try out new techniques.
5 x Thursday Evenings. 615pm-9pm
1 x Wood firing day (Saturday or Sunday weather dependent)
Cost: $400 (covers clay and wood firing)
Age: Adults
All materials provided.
Class size: 6
One Day WorkshopsMake a Mug
Make a Vase
Make a Bowl
Natural Glazing
Kiln Firing Workshops
Classes run most Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.
Cost: $100
All materials provided.
Class size: 8
Gift Cards Available
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Group bookings availableCustom workshops by request.
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COVIDIf classes cannot go ahead due to Covid19, then we will reschedule to a later date.