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!
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
Term 2 2025
Term 3 2025
Term 4 2025
- 8 weeks
- 10th February - 6th April
Term 2 2025
- 8 weeks
- 28th April - 22nd June
- 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
- Labour Day October 27th (Monday)
Term 2 Pottery Classes
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10.00am - 12.30pm Hand building & surface decoration (Beginner/Intermediate) Class code: 21 Tutor: Storm Davenport |
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Fees for all classes except advanced wheel classes:
Advanced Wheel fees (3-hour class B16):
Advanced Wheel fees (3.5-hour class B26):
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.
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.
- Non Members - $290
- Non Members - SuperGold Card holders and/or CSC holders - $250
- (A photograph of the card needs to be forwarded by email to [email protected])
- OPC Members - $200
Advanced Wheel fees (3-hour class B16):
- Non-members - $350
- Non-members with CSC or NZS card - $310
- Otaki Pottery Club members - $290
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 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.
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.
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.