Pottery Courses in Ōtaki
Discover the art of pottery with our engaging classes at the Ōtaki Pottery Club. Our adult pottery classes run for 8 weeks during the school term, while the young people's class spans an enriching 6 weeks. Additionally, we offer a special school holiday programme for kids.
Membership in the club is not a prerequisite for class participation. The following classes will take place at the welcoming Ōtaki Pottery Club rooms. Each wheel class accommodate 10 participants, while our hand building classes and the animal sculpture class offer 12 available spaces. Below is a list of the classes offered, the times, the tutors and the cost. Secure your spot for a hands-on and creative pottery experience!
Membership in the club is not a prerequisite for class participation. The following classes will take place at the welcoming Ōtaki Pottery Club rooms. Each wheel class accommodate 10 participants, while our hand building classes and the animal sculpture class offer 12 available spaces. Below is a list of the classes offered, the times, the tutors and the cost. Secure your spot for a hands-on and creative pottery experience!
2024 Pottery Classes
Term 1 2024
Term 2 2024
Classes start in the week beginning 6th May and finish in the week beginning 24th June.
No classes will be held on the following public holidays and these classes will finish in the week beginning 1st July.
Term 3 2024
Classes start in the week beginning 29th July and finish in the week beginning 16th September.
Term 4 2024
All classes except D16 (Intermediate/Advanced Wheel class on Fridays at 2.00pm) start in the week beginning 21st October and finish in the week beginning 9th December. No class will be held on the following public holiday and these classes will finish in the week beginning 16th December.
- All Classes start in the week beginning 5th February, except for Tuesday classes that start on the 13th February.
- All classes held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday will finish in the week beginning 25th March.
- All classes held on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday will finish in the week beginning 1st April.
- Waitangi Day February 6th
- Good Friday March 29th
- Easter Saturday March 30th
- Easter Monday April 1st
Term 2 2024
Classes start in the week beginning 6th May and finish in the week beginning 24th June.
No classes will be held on the following public holidays and these classes will finish in the week beginning 1st July.
- Monarch's Birthday June 3rd
- Matariki June 28th
Term 3 2024
Classes start in the week beginning 29th July and finish in the week beginning 16th September.
Term 4 2024
All classes except D16 (Intermediate/Advanced Wheel class on Fridays at 2.00pm) start in the week beginning 21st October and finish in the week beginning 9th December. No class will be held on the following public holiday and these classes will finish in the week beginning 16th December.
- Labour Day October 28th
Weekly Term Pottery Classes
Monday (D13) 12.30pm - 3.00pm Beginners/Continuing Hand Building class. Tutor: Paula Archibald
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Monday (D1) 7.00pm - 9.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Sarah Bromley
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Monday (D17) 7.00pm-9.30pm Beginners Hand Building class. Tutor: Storm Davenport
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Tuesday (D2) 10am - 12noon Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Brent Craig
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Tuesday (D3) 1.00pm–3.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Harriet Bright
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Tuesday (D4) 4.00pm–6.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Harriet Bright
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Tuesday (D5) 7.00pm–9.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Harriet Bright
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Tuesday (D19) 6.30pm–9.00pm Sculpture class. Tutor: Sarah Brock
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Wednesday (D6) 7.00pm-9.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Jo-Anne (Jojo) Hare
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Wednesday (D7) 7.00pm–9.30pm Beginners/Continuing Hand Building class. Tutor: Rod Graham
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Thursday (D8) 10.00am-12.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Monica McCormack
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Thursday (D9) 1.00pm-3.30pm Beginners/Continuing Hand Building class. Tutor: Rod Graham
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Thursday (D14) 2.00pm-4.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Monica McCormack
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Thursday (D10) 7.00pm–9.30pm Beginners/Continuing Hand Building class. Tutor: Paula Archibald
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Thursday (D12) 7.00pm - 9.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Sarah Bromley
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Friday (D11) 10am to 12.30pm Independent learning with Tutor support. Tutor: Margaret Hunt
$285 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$220 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Friday (D18) 10.00am - 12.00pm Beginners/Continuing Wheel class. Tutor: Jo-Anne (Jojo) Hare
$275 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$210 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Friday (D16) 2.00pm–5.00pm Intermediate/Advanced Wheel class. Tutor: Jenny Turnbull
$350 per term (non members) includes clay & firing charge.
$290 per term (members) does not include clay and firing
Prerequisite for this class : Students must be able to center 1kg of clay.
Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
Course Descriptions can be found on the website under the navigation tab 'Classes/Workshops'. Most classes are now combined classes catering for beginners and continuing students. For the class D16 Intermediate/Advanced Wheel - students must be able to centre 1kg of clay.
Courses need a minimum number of students to go ahead, so if we don't have enough enrolments two weeks before the start of term, we may have to cancel the class.
Fees and Discount Options
Course Descriptions can be found on the website under the navigation tab 'Classes/Workshops'. Most classes are now combined classes catering for beginners and continuing students. For the class D16 Intermediate/Advanced Wheel - students must be able to centre 1kg of clay.
Courses need a minimum number of students to go ahead, so if we don't have enough enrolments two weeks before the start of term, we may have to cancel the class.
Fees and Discount Options
- Non Members' fees include the first bag of clay and firing costs for work produced from that clay in class. Additional clay may be purchased from the club but only work made in class may be fired without additional charge. Any work made outside the Otaki Pottery Club will only be fired by prior arrangement with the committee.
- Members' fees do not include clay and firing.
- OPC offer a 20% discount for Community Service Card (CSC) or a 10% discount to SuperGold Card (NZS) holders wishing to enrol in our classes. A photograph of the card needs to be forwarded by email to [email protected]. Please note these photographs are deleted once they have been sighted.
- Refunds for classes are at the discretion of the Otaki Pottery Club Committee.
- Payment: Please note - DO NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENT until you received an offer of a place in a class.
- Bank account details: OPC 38-9003-0784227-11
- In the Reference fields please include:
~ The class code
~ Your Student or Members number
- Payment of fees must be the whole amount and the club does not support payment plans
- Please only submit one enrolment per person
We appreciate your interest in our classes. If you have not been offered a spot in the class within six months from the time you registered, we kindly ask that you re-register if you are still interested. Our classes, timetables, and tutors can change each term, and re-applying will ensure that you have the most up-to-date information about the classes. Our team is always happy to assist you with any questions you may have throughout the registration process. Thank you for your understanding.