WOOLSHED POTTERS
Our aim is to help encourage and advance the interests of potters and the art and craft of pottery.
We are a community pottery club located in the beautiful and peaceful grounds of the historic Gear Homestead or 'Okowai', built in 1882 by the pioneer business magnate, James Gear. The woolshed was originally built as the coach house and stables for the homestead and later became the woolshed. Over the years it’s condition deteriorated and it became very run down. The Woolshed was restored for use as an arts centre by the resident groups in the early 1980s. The Woolshed Potters were the first occupants, taking over the ground floor. Since then, the club has continued to thrive and is now made up of more than 40 members with a range of different pottery skills and interests.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 04 MayGear Homestead Woolshed Potters04 May 2024, 10:00 amGear Homestead Woolshed Potters, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New Zealand04 May 2024, 10:00 amGear Homestead Woolshed Potters, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New ZealandThis comprehensive four-day course covers glaze recipes, health and safety considerations, making test tiles, making batches of glaze, practicing glazing your own work, glazing problems and lots more!
Sat, 29 JunGear Homestead Woolshed Potters29 Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 30 Jun 2024, 5:00 pmGear Homestead Woolshed Potters, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New Zealand29 Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 30 Jun 2024, 5:00 pmGear Homestead Woolshed Potters, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New ZealandOur very popular mid-year sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday 29-30 June from 10am to 5pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to browse a wide range of pottery. There's something for everyone!
Mon, 08 JulPorirua08 Jul 2024, 10:00 am – 11 Jul 2024, 6:00 pmPorirua, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New Zealand08 Jul 2024, 10:00 am – 11 Jul 2024, 6:00 pmPorirua, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New ZealandWorkshops for ages 7-10 and 11-16, held during the school holidays. A great opportunity for children to experiment with their own creative ideas using clay. Techniques taught include hand building and wheel throwing. For more information including the tutor's contact details go to the Courses page
Sat, 09 NovGear Homestead Woolshed Potters09 Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmGear Homestead Woolshed Potters, 1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New Zealand
CLUB OPENING TIMES
WEDNESDAY CLUB NIGHTS
7:30 PM
Our Weekly Club night open to all full members. Prospective new members are also welcome to drop-in. Held every Wednesday throughout the year excepts for over Christmas and through until the end of January, where we all take a break.
MONTHLY POTTING OR ACTIVITY DAY
10:00 AM
We are open 1 weekend day each month (will alternate between Saturdays and Sundays) to help provide access for members who cannot attend Wednesday club nights and to provide an opportunity for members to pot together and share ideas.
Actual date will vary and will be notified via the club newsletter.
CLUB ENQUIRIES
Drop-in to one of our Club Nights:
7:30pm Wednesdays
Visit us during our Sales Events (see Upcoming Events page for details) or fill out the contact form below
1 Okowai Rd, Aotea, Porirua