Shape, create, and connect through pottery
Pottery clubs in New Zealand offer people of all ages the chance to learn and practise the art of ceramics. From beginners shaping their first clay pieces to experienced potters refining their craft, these clubs foster creativity, relaxation, and social connection.
📍 Nelson, Nelson
Join Nelson Community Potters in Nelson, NZ, for pottery classes in handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Open to all skill levels!
📍 Wallaceville, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Pinehaven Potters Club in Wellington offers a community for pottery enthusiasts. Join our Upper Hutt club nights to learn and create with experienced potters.
📍 Ōtaki, Wellington
Join Ōtaki Pottery Club in Wellington for inclusive pottery classes, exhibitions, and events. A vibrant community of 200 members celebrating ceramics on the Kapiti Coast.
A pottery club provides a space for people to explore working with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing. Clubs may host workshops, classes, and exhibitions to support both beginners and advanced members.
Sessions often take place in studios with shared equipment and facilities, encouraging both independent practice and group learning.
📍 Nelson, Nelson
Join Nelson Community Potters in Nelson, NZ, for pottery classes in handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Open to all skill levels!
📍 Wallaceville, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Pinehaven Potters Club in Wellington offers a community for pottery enthusiasts. Join our Upper Hutt club nights to learn and create with experienced potters.
📍 Ōtaki, Wellington
Join Ōtaki Pottery Club in Wellington for inclusive pottery classes, exhibitions, and events. A vibrant community of 200 members celebrating ceramics on the Kapiti Coast.
Pottery promotes mindfulness, creativity, and stress relief as members engage in hands-on making. It also provides opportunities to learn new skills, create functional or decorative pieces, and showcase work through exhibitions.
Socially, pottery clubs connect people with shared interests and encourage collaboration, feedback, and friendships.
Pottery clubs and studios exist in towns and cities across New Zealand, often linked with community arts centres. Many host classes, community exhibitions, and social gatherings, making pottery an accessible and rewarding activity for people of all ages.