Pottery Classes 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 accommodates 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!

2025 Pottery Classes

 Term 1 2025
  • 8 weeks
  • 10th February - 6th April

Term 2 2025
  • 8 weeks
  • 28th April - 22nd June
No classes will be held on the following public holidays and these classes will finish a week later.
  • King's Birthday - June 2nd (Monday)
  • Matariki June - 20th (Friday)

Term 3 2025
  • 8 weeks
  • 21st July - 14th September

Term 4 2025
  • 8 weeks
  • 13th October - 7th December
No classes will be held on the following public holiday and these classes will finish a week later.
  • Labour Day October 27th (Monday)

 
Term 3 Pottery Classes

Monday
9.00am - 11.30am
Slab building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 27
Tutor: Frederick Church
9.00am - 12.30pm
Wheel (Advanced)
Class code: 26
Tutor: Jenny Turnbull
12.30pm - 3.00pm
Hand building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 13
Tutor: Paula Archibald
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Hand building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 17
Tutor: Storm Davenport
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 1
Tutor: Sarah Bromley
Tuesday
10.00am - 12.30pm
Hand building & surface decoration (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 21
Tutor: Storm Davenport
10.00am - 12.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 2
Tutor: Brent Craig
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 3
Tutor: Harriet Bright
4.00pm - 6.00pm
Wheel (Intermediate)
Class code: 4
Tutor: Harriet Bright
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Sculpture: Clay creatures
Class code: 19
Tutor: Sarah Brock
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 5
Tutor: Harriet Bright
Wednesday
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Hand building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 7
Tutor: Rod Graham
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 6
Tutor: Jo-Anne (Jojo) Hare
Thursday
1.00pm - 3.30pm
Hand building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 9
Tutor: Rod Graham
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Hand building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 10
Tutor: Paula Archibald
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 12
Tutor: Sarah Bromley
Friday
10.00am - 12.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 18
Tutor: Jo-Anne (Jojo) Hare
5.30pm - 8.00pm
Slab building (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 24
Tutor: Frederick Church
Saturday
10.00am - 12.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 15
Tutor: Lyuba Zhilkina
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)
Class code: 20
Tutor: Lyuba Zhilkina
​Fees for all classes except advanced wheel classes:
  • Non Members - $290
  • Non Members - SuperGold Card holders and/or CSC holders - $250
  • OPC Members - $200
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Advanced Wheel fees (3.5-hour class B26):
  • Non-members - $380
  • Non-members with CSC or NZS card - $340​​
  • ​Otaki Pottery Club members - $310
 
​Non Members' fees include 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.​
​Courses need a minimum number of students to go ahead, so if we don't have enough enrolments, we may have to cancel the class. 

Refunds for classes are at the discretion of the Otaki Pottery Club Committee.
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