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Celebrating Matariki

Embracing the celestial beauty of Matariki, Star Glaze promises to be a dazzling showcase of creativity and craftsmanship.
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Dawn Ceremony

Join us at 6am on June 28th for an opening ceremony and breakfast to celebrate Matariki, marking renewal and reflection. Let's share kai together as we kick off the festivities in connection with the Māori New Year.

Haere mai ki te whakataetae tīmatanga me te kai tākaro i te 6 karaka i te 28 o Pipiri hei whakanui i a Matariki, e tohu ana i te whakahou me te whakaaro whakaawe. Me kai tahi tātou hei tīmatanga mō ngā whakangahau e hāngai ana ki te Tau Hou Māori.
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The Festival

Immerse yourself in the Matariki cultural narratives and explore the magic of ceramics. Take home your own pottery treasures and enjoy diverse activities, engaging exhibits, delightful cuisine, beautiful music, and more.

Whakarongorongo ki ngā kōrero ahurea o Matariki me te tūhuratanga i te mākutu o ngā rauemi keramika. Kākahu atu i ōu taonga keramika, ā, whakangahau i ngā kaupapa rerekē, ngā whakaaturanga whakaoho, ngā kai reka, ngā waiata ātaahua, me te nui atu.

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Awards Ceremony

We celebrate excellence and achievement with a variety of awards, honouring the beauty of ceramics and the significance of Matariki. Join us for the Awards and Closing Ceremony at 4pm on the 30th of June.

Whakanuia te tino āheinga me te pūmanawa mā ngā tohu ā rātou momo, e whakamihi ana i te hiranga o ngā rauemi keramika me te tikanga o Matariki. Haere mai ki te Hui Whakanui me te Whakamutunga o ngā Tohu i te 4 karaka i te 30 o Pipiri.

Artist looking to exhibit?

We would love to see you celebrating Matariki with us.
Applications close June 21st.​
Space is limited.
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Star Glaze Awards 2024

Once again this year, we will celebrate excellence and achievement at Star Glaze, honouring the spirit of Matariki with awards generously supported by kind sponsors including Bot Pots and Kelly & Co Realty. These awards recognise achievements such as Best Matariki Ceramic Display, Supreme Matariki Award, People's Choice Award, Judges' Award and a Young People's Award.
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An Emerging Artist Mentorship Award is proudly sponsored by Ōtaki Pottery Club.
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​We would like to acknowledge the Kāpiti Coast District Council for their invaluable support towards the Star Glaze Festival through their Arts Sustainability Fund.​
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Committee
    • Photo Album
  • GALLERY
  • Membership
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • Club Calendar
  • CLASSES
    • CHILDREN
    • ADULTS >
      • Beginning Wheel (L1)
      • Continuing Wheel (L2)
      • Advanced Wheel (L3) with Jenny Turnbull
      • Beginning Hand Building (L1)
      • Continuing Hand Building (L2)
      • Hand Building and Surface Decoration
      • Slab building
      • Sculpting faces - Term 1
      • Sculpture - Clothes Hair and Skin - Term 2
      • Clay Creatures - Term 3
      • Diploma
    • Tutors >
      • Brent Craig
      • Frederick Church
      • Harriet Bright
      • Jenny Turnbull
      • Jo-Anne Hare
      • Lyuba Zhilkina
      • Monica McCormack
      • Paula Archibald
      • Rod Graham
      • Sarah Brock
      • Sarah Bromley
      • Storm Davenport
    • Enrolments
  • WORKSHOPS
    • BONSAI
    • GARDEN GODDESS
    • GARDEN ORBS
    • GLAZING TECHNOLOGY
    • HEAD STUDIES
    • KINTSUGI
    • LITHOGRAPHY
    • PIT FIRING
    • SIMPLIFIED FIGURES
    • Cordage
    • Looping
    • TOURING POTTERS
  • RESOURCES
    • Club Clay
    • Club Glazes
    • VIDEOS
  • News
  • Events
    • PUBLIC RAKU
    • FESTIVAL OF POTS >
      • GUEST ARTISTS 2025 >
        • Royce McGlashen
        • Brett Keno
        • Lisa Grennell
    • STAR GLAZE
  • Gift vouchers
  • Shop
  • CONTACT