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Award’s opening night

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December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

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Stay tuned for next Waiclay dates. In the meantime follow along for Roto-o-Rangi Pottery Extravaganza as part of the Waipa Creative Trail 23-24 May.

The Rotoorangi Pottery Extravaganza is taking over

The Rotoorangi Pottery Extravaganza is taking over the Waiclay Instagram for the next month as we count down to this epic event.

On 23rd -24th May, Janet Smith’s woolshed pottery opens its doors to 15+ potters showcasing ceramic work, running demos, and coming together to celebrate clay.

Part of the Waipā Creative Trail, it’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend.

Stick around as we introduce the potters taking part.

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You won’t want to miss the Roto-o-Rangi Pottery Ex

You won’t want to miss the Roto-o-Rangi Pottery Extravaganza at Janet Smiths Woolshed. Watch this space for more info. #rotoorangipotteryextravaganza #thewoolshed

See ‘Elemental Design’ exhibition at ArtsPost Hami

See ‘Elemental Design’ exhibition at ArtsPost Hamilton before 11 April. Potter Ginny Lane and wood turner Richard Jackson combine their work as a collab with unique pieces.

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Waiclay National Ceramic

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Waiclay National Ceramic Award.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it such a success — our generous sponsors, all the artists who entered and those selected as finalists, and all who supported the event. The calibre and diversity of work this year was outstanding.
Special thanks to John Parker for his thoughtful exhibition design, Waikato Museum for hosting us so beautifully, and judge Andile Dylvane (Cape Town) for his insight and inspiring workshop.
Grateful thanks also to the Waiclay committee and all the behind-the-scenes helpers who made it happen. And to everyone who visited, supported, and purchased work — thank you for celebrating ceramic art with us.
Stay tuned for our next date.
#Waiclay2025 #CeramicsNZ #NationalCeramicAward #nzpottery #waikatomuseum

Winner of the Mercury Bay Art Escape Showcase Exhi

Winner of the Mercury Bay Art Escape Showcase Exhibition Kaizen People’s Choice Award Vanessa Graham describes her work ‘Into the Trees’.
Like much of my work this MBAE, ‘In the Trees’ was created to bring the marvels of nature, that make your heart smile into the home.
Each element of this piece is hand-built from wild farm clay from our property. The branch texture is created by pressing the clay onto a tree trunk, carefully forming it into shape, and seamlessly adding additional branches. The beehive itself, was made in two pieces then joined in order to get the symmetrical curved beehive shape. And the leaves were inspired by the contrast of the pohutukawa leaf, with the pale velvet underside and their darker waxy top. This piece was designed to be mounted off the wall in order to create movement, shadow and a sense of depth.
This year, I set out to make what is authentic to me, that which makes my heart happy and not my wallet. And in doing so, I have been challenged to use different techniques, glazes and thought processes in order to achieve the desired results. ‘In the ‘Trees challenged me in
all of these areas.
Winning Kaizen Peoples Choice brings a sense of achievement in a couple of ways. I’m new to calling myself an artist, so to be chosen and have the opportunity to exhibit alongside multi-talented artists from our area is an achievement in itself.
And also, maybe the happier achievement is having ‘In the Trees’ connect with people in the way that it was designed to, by bringing a bit of joy to people’s hearts.

Thank you to MBAE for the opportunity and being able to be a part of this platform. To Kaizen for your sponsorship. And those who helped me with knowledge and know how in producing this piece. #peopleschoice #ceramictree #owerafarm #mercurybayartescapeartist #mercurybayartescape

Winner of the Mercury Bay Art Escape People’s Choi

Winner of the Mercury Bay Art Escape People’s Choice Award in the Showcase exhibition was Otapaurau artist Vanessa Graham. Vanessa captured hearts with her stunning and memorable ceramic piece ‘Into The Trees’, a work that truly resonated with so many visitors – it’s hard to believe this piece is ENTIRELY ceramic! Showcase exhibition is on at Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach until mid April. @owera.farm #peopleschoice #ceramicsrtist #mercurybayartescapeartist #mercurybayartescape #coromandelgoodforyoursoul

And just like that after 3 months the 2025 Waiclay

And just like that after 3 months the 2025 Waiclay Ceramic Award exhibition is packed up to go to new owners and makers. #waiclay2025 #potteryexhibition #nzpottery #nzceramics #waikatomuseum

See today’s The New Zealand Herald for an intervie

See today’s The New Zealand Herald for an interview with Paint the Earth Ceramics owners Blair Kelly and Diane Kelly.
Di was our wonderful kitchen angel — and all-round legend — at the December workshop at the Woolshed. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/from-kids-parties-to-ladies-nights-inside-takapunas-paint-the-earth/premium/YSUYOSR4QVE7LDG4A547ARSJNY/ #painttheearth #paintyourownceramics

2025 Waiclay National Ceramic Award at Waikato Mus

2025 Waiclay National Ceramic Award at Waikato Museum ends on 22 March. Open daily 10-5. #waiclay2025 #nationalceramics #nzpottery #nzceramic

More from Waiclay #waiclay2025 #nzceramics #nzpott

More from Waiclay #waiclay2025 #nzceramics #nzpottery #waikatomuseum

Even more from Waiclay National Ceramic Award on a

Even more from Waiclay National Ceramic Award on at Waikato Museum until 22 March. #waiclay2025 #ceramicawards #nzpottery #nzceramics

A quick whizz around Waiclay National Ceramic Awar

A quick whizz around Waiclay National Ceramic Award on at Waikato Museum until 22 March.
#waikatomuseum #waiclay2025 #nzceramics #nzpottery #ceramicaward

#arttravel #petercollis #juliecollis #japanceramic

#arttravel #petercollis #juliecollis #japanceramicstour

Last few days to see the wood fired exhibition Cla

Last few days to see the wood fired exhibition Clay + Ash at ArtsPost Hamilton. Closes on Wednesday 18th. Huge thanks to the Woodstoke team for organising this great exhibition. Catalogue available. #woodfiredceramics #nzpottery #nzceramics #woodstokenz #waiclay2025

Thanks to our President Janet Smith for flying the

Thanks to our President Janet Smith for flying the ‘wood fired kiln and everything Clay’ flag at Waikato Society of Arts Members evening at ArtsPost Gallery. #woodfiredkiln #woodfiredceramics #artspost #nzpottery #nzceramics

Looks like our social media guru Marion Manson can

Looks like our social media guru Marion Manson can’t be called Nottapotta anymore! After a fun workshop at The Pottery Shed, Ferry Landing, with Waiclay finalist Vanessa Mackay, she’s officially gone clay-side. Keep an eye out for the glazed debut of her pinch pot and vase master pieces! #thepotteryshed #potteryworkshop #nottapotta #trysomethingnew #funwithclay

Clay + Ash final part #clayplusash #woodfiredceram

Clay + Ash final part #clayplusash #woodfiredceramics #nzpottery #nzceramics #artspost

Clay + Ash Part 5 #woodfired #nzpottery #nzceramic

Clay + Ash Part 5 #woodfired #nzpottery #nzceramics #artspost

Clay + Ash part 4 #woodfiredceramics #nzpottery #n

Clay + Ash part 4 #woodfiredceramics #nzpottery #nzceramics #artspost

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