Clay’s been chic for a while now – perhaps because it connects us to the earth in a tech-addicted culture. Whether you’re exploring pottery as a hobby or enjoying the creations of others, here’s to the liberating benefits of clay.
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ASH&STONE
Wellhandled Ceramics combines form and function to create art pieces designed for everyday use. ASH&STONE has commissioned a stunning selection just in time for Christmas. Each piece is unique, created with organic textures and tones inspired by nature. NZ-made with love.
5 Central Road, Kingsland
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THE CLAY CENTRE
The Clay Centre in Ellerslie has introduced thousands of people to the wonderful world of clay, of creating something from the earth, which in turn has enriched the lives of these new makers. Teaching methods are designed to support each student in the best possible learning environment. Workshops, classes and events are accessible and available to all potters, no matter what their level of interest.
THREAD DESIGN
Using a variety of traditional and contemporary techniques, including plaster turning, Japanese wood bending, 3D printing, and carving, Gidon Bing crafts sculptural ceramics for the home, highlighting the power of reductive shapes. Gidon Bing Ceramics also incorporates different glazes, such as crackle glaze and satin glaze. Available at Thread Design.
PUBLIC RECORD
Public Record represents both New Zealand and international makers who create work from raw materials and use processes that are specific to their practices. We hope that people who purchase these works will respond to both the personal narratives and skills of the makers. We like to envisage that these works will be kept as family heirlooms that are passed down through generations.
HESTA MACREADY
Handmade ceramic jewellery crafted in a home studio, in beautiful Golden Bay, NZ, using porcelain clayAll jewellery is hand cut, carved, stamped, imprinted and finished to a high standard. Earrings are hung on sterling silver hoops and stud earrings are mounted on surgical steel. Necklaces are strung on silk or cotton fabric.
