Rotorua Potters Group

09/08/2026

Love to see our members out in the community sharing their knowledge and skills! Ka rawe, Bonnie.

Thanks for sharing, Rotorua Lakes High School!

09/08/2026

📬 RPG Members, you’ve got mail!

Our August newsletter has landed in your inbox, with updates on all things new committee, studio safety, the November exhibition (more details coming soon!) and more.

Have a question? Flick us an email or DM.

Happy potting! 🏺✨

09/07/2026

Ngā mihi nui to The Arts Village for including us in tonight’s Matariki celebrations. ✨

The RPG Studio was open for the community to paint uku stars and other Matariki-inspired shapes, giving everyone something special to take home.

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

23/06/2026

🐔🌿 Get Creative with Clay at our Beginners Camo Chicken Hand-Building Workshop! 🌿🐔

Looking for a fun and unique creative experience? Join us as we hand-build our very own unique creations from clay! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some pottery experience, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, get creative, and make something you'll be proud to display at home.

📅 Date: Saturday, 4th July 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Location: The Arts Village, Rotorua
$90 per person.

✨ All materials provided
✨ Suitable for beginners
✨ Take home handcrafted pieces

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot!

🎟️ Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/camo-chicken-hand-building-workshop

07/06/2026

Any excuse to use the laminator! But also, members, please help us look after our shared space 🫶🌪️

Next time you’re at the studio, please take an extra five minutes to thoroughly sponge down your wheel, table, and tools before you leave.

If you see someone with their hands full, jump in and help out! It’s up to us to look after the health of our studio environment, the rest of building, and clay community.

27/05/2026

You asked, we listened! 🏺✨ Our fully-funded workshop scholarships are now officially open to the wider community, not just current members.

Applications close THIS SUNDAY, 31 May, so don’t miss your chance. Tag someone who would love this opportunity below!

🔗 Apply now: https://rotoruapottersgroup.co.nz/member-resources

15/05/2026

It’s all in the details. 👀 Here’s a sneak peek at some of the incredible textures, glazes, and forms currently on display at our Winter Blues Pottery Exhibition.

Stop by to see the full works behind these details! The exhibition is on until 23 May and includes works from across the BOP & Waikato.

13/05/2026

Build your pottery skills with some tips and tricks from Emma, one of our dedicated club members! ✨

This members-only course is a beginner-friendly session about building your confidence in the studio and answering your burning questions.

Emma will guide you through the fundamentals in a supportive, no-pressure environment where there is absolutely "no such thing as a dumb question"!

Topics can include choosing clay, an intro to dip glazing, brush-on glazing & more.

📅 Saturday 16th May at 10:30 AM

The workshop is FREE and limited to 10 spots.

Register now to secure your space:

Join Emma Liley for a relaxed, beginner-friendly session covering the basics of pottery. This one-hour workshop is all about building confidence, asking questions, and learning a few handy tips and tricks to help you avoid common mistakes (and maybe save a few tears along the way!). Intended for n

08/05/2026

POV: You forgot your pots at the studio... and they’re starting to get lonely. 🥺🏺

With so many members in the studio lately (we love to see it!), our bisqueware shelves are officially overflowing.

If you have work sitting on the lower two shelves, please come grab your pieces before May 21st. After that, any unclaimed work will be donated to our community painting workshops.

See you in the studio!

08/05/2026

We’re thrilled to include potters from outside Rotorua in our current exhibition at The Arts Village. This includes our friends at the Bethlehem Pottery Club!

The Winter Blues exhibition is now open until 23 May. We'd love to see you there!