Showcasing pots of gold made by local potters is the material for an upcoming exhibition by a Hope-based pottery masterclass.
Craft Potters Nelson committee member Margaret Earney says the exhibition, which will be in full spin on 18 and 19 November between 10am and 4pm at its Ranzau Rd studio, will feature works by about 30 of its 70-odd members.
“A lot of our members work [on their pottery artworks] through the year, and this is just one way for them to sell their works and for us to showcase talent that’s in the area,” she says.
“Some members sell in galleries across the region, and some members just pot around at home for joy and gift it to people, so there’s a wide range of why people put stuff into the exhibition and the sale.
“We’d love to see the community, even if they just come down and have a look at what’s happening, it’s a good chance for people to actually see what happens at the club, we run lots of workshops on hand building and wheel work, and we run lots of different firing.”
Margaret hopes the free entry exhibition would also entice attendees to visit its club days at the studio, held each Wednesday between 10am and 12pm to share knowledge, friendship, make ceramics and chat over lunch.
