The Otaki Pottery Club was established in 1989 with the aim of enabling members to participate in the craft of pottery.
To join see membership information or see class information. You do not need to be a club member to participate in classes.
To contact us please go to Contact Information for details.
To join see membership information or see class information. You do not need to be a club member to participate in classes.
To contact us please go to Contact Information for details.
Location
Our location is changing in March 2020 when we will be moving to the Old Tote Building at the Otaki Racecourse, 47 Te Roto Road, Otaki.
The Otaki Pottery Club rooms are currently located at the back of the Otaki College, 233 Mill Road Otaki. Download the Otaki College map file below, to see the college layout showing you where to find the club rooms, car parking locations and the toilet (the key to the toilet is in the rooms).
Our location is changing in March 2020 when we will be moving to the Old Tote Building at the Otaki Racecourse, 47 Te Roto Road, Otaki.
The Otaki Pottery Club rooms are currently located at the back of the Otaki College, 233 Mill Road Otaki. Download the Otaki College map file below, to see the college layout showing you where to find the club rooms, car parking locations and the toilet (the key to the toilet is in the rooms).
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Access to Club Rooms is restricted in school terms.
For safety reasons please do not drive through college grounds during school times.
Vehicular access is before 8.30am or after 3.30pm.
Pedestrian access is unrestricted.
There will be a 15 minute window for vehicular access to the rooms on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12noon to 12.15pm.
Please observe the 15km speed limit.
Club Facilities
There are 3 electric kilns used constantly and 1 gas kiln used monthly when enough work is available to fire. Several times a year there are raku and pit firings for members and class participants.
The main club building has 4 rooms, the work room, the drying room, the glazing room and the kiln room. There are 2 sheds - the clay store shed and the gas kiln and materials store shed. 2 containers house items used for events the club holds annually.
The work room is where clay construction happens whether it be hand-building or on the wheel. There are 8 wheels and 2 slab rolling machines, a wide selection of clay moulds, and a library of books for inspiration and knowledge, which may be borrowed. Tea and coffee making facilities and a microwave are available.
The drying room is used to dry freshly made work. There is also an area for wedging clay.
The glazing room is used for glazing. There is a wax area, a spraying area and a large selection of glazes and tools for applying different glazing techniques.
The kiln room houses 3 electric kilns that can fire as high as 1260 C. Work waiting to be fired is stored here too. Firing charges are based on a volume basis. The firing price is inclusive of glaze materials and the second firing after glazing.
The clay store room holds a large selection of different types of clay. Members can buy clay at a lower price than non members. See clay prices list on the wall behind the wheels.
There are 3 electric kilns used constantly and 1 gas kiln used monthly when enough work is available to fire. Several times a year there are raku and pit firings for members and class participants.
The main club building has 4 rooms, the work room, the drying room, the glazing room and the kiln room. There are 2 sheds - the clay store shed and the gas kiln and materials store shed. 2 containers house items used for events the club holds annually.
The work room is where clay construction happens whether it be hand-building or on the wheel. There are 8 wheels and 2 slab rolling machines, a wide selection of clay moulds, and a library of books for inspiration and knowledge, which may be borrowed. Tea and coffee making facilities and a microwave are available.
The drying room is used to dry freshly made work. There is also an area for wedging clay.
The glazing room is used for glazing. There is a wax area, a spraying area and a large selection of glazes and tools for applying different glazing techniques.
The kiln room houses 3 electric kilns that can fire as high as 1260 C. Work waiting to be fired is stored here too. Firing charges are based on a volume basis. The firing price is inclusive of glaze materials and the second firing after glazing.
The clay store room holds a large selection of different types of clay. Members can buy clay at a lower price than non members. See clay prices list on the wall behind the wheels.
Club Events
The club holds some annual public events as part of its fundraising activities. See events for more information.