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STAR GLAZE 2025
MID­ WINTER CERAMICS FESTIVAL 
"where earth meets sky"
​Friday 20th - 21st
​10am - 4pm

​Entry by Koha

Join us for the 2025 Star Glaze Mid Winter Ceramics Festival, an exciting celebration of art and the traditions of Matariki, set against the picturesque backdrop of Ōtaki Maori Racing Club. 

The festival kicks off with a captivating opening ceremony, heralding the beginning of a vibrant festival filled with diverse events, captivating exhibits, delicious food, lively music, and much more. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Matariki and discover the magic of pottery in a festival like no other.

Haere mai ki te Hui Whakanui Toi Ahurea o te Takurua 2025, ko te Star Glaze Mid Winter Ceramics Festival, he hui whakanui ngā toi me ngā tikanga o Matariki, e tū ana i te whāriki whakahirahira o te Ōtaki Maori Racing Club.

Ka timata te hui ki te whakataetae tino ataahua, e karanga ana i te tīmatanga o te wiki whakanui e kaha nei te āhuatanga, e wātea ana i ngā kaupapa rerekē, ngā whakaaturanga whakaoho, ngā kai reka, ngā rangi tino ora, ngā waiata ātaahua, me te nui atu. Whakapā atu ki te kōrero mātauranga o Matariki me te kite i te mākutu o te rauemi keramika i roto i tētahi hui whakanui kāore anake i tua atu.

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 20th 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.

Hono mai ki a mātou ā te 6 karaka i te ata i te 20 o Hune mō tētahi whakatuwheratanga me te parakuihi hei whakanui i a Matariki, e tohu ana i te whakahou me te huritau whakaaro. Me whakakotahi tātou ki te kai, hei tīmatanga mō ngā whakanui o 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. 

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. 

Star Glaze Awards

Each year we celebrate excellence and achievement at Star Glaze, honouring the spirit of Matariki with awards generously supported by kind sponsors such as Bot Pots and Kelly & Co Realty. These awards recognised achievements such as Supreme Matariki Award and People's Choice Award. An Emerging Artist Mentorship Award is proudly sponsored by Bots Pots. Kelly & Co also kindly support the 'Have a Go' activities on offer.
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Kindly supported by


​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
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  • 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
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    • Workshop enrolments
    • BONSAI
    • GARDEN GODDESS
    • GARDEN ORBS
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    • HEAD STUDIES
    • KINTSUGI
    • LITHOGRAPHY
    • PIT FIRING
    • SIMPLIFIED FIGURES
    • Cordage
    • Looping
    • TOURING POTTERS
  • RESOURCES
    • Club Clay
    • Clay Shop
    • Club Glazes
    • VIDEOS
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    • PUBLIC RAKU
    • FESTIVAL OF POTS >
      • GUEST ARTISTS 2025 >
        • Royce McGlashen
        • Brett Keno
        • Lisa Grennell
    • STAR GLAZE
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