Rotorua Potters Group

Fostering Rotorua's Current & Next Generation of Potters

Annual Pottery Exhibition 2025

Discover the creativity of local potters at our Annual Exhibition, running 7 November – 5 December at The Arts Village, Rotorua. Don’t miss the Opening Night on 7 November at 5.30pm!

Important Notice: Roof Repairs Impacting Studio 3

The Arts Village will be completing roof repairs from 3–17 September. During this time, part of the site will be closed, and some entrances will be temporarily changed.

What you need to know:

  • Reception will operate from the Main Entrance.

  • Public access remains via the usual entrances.

  • Wallis Gallery visitors: please use the back entrance.

  • Studios 2 & 3, Mosaic Gallery, Herbert’s, and EBR: access from the grassed area.

Staff will be on-site daily to guide and assist. Thank you for your understanding!

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Events
Tee Pee Firing (RPG Members Event)
Sep 20
Tee Pee Firing (RPG Members Event)
2025 Annual Pottery Exhibition Opening
Nov 7
2025 Annual Pottery Exhibition Opening
Kids 2-Day Carving Workshop
Nov 8
Kids 2-Day Carving Workshop
Duncan Shearer Teapot Workshop (RPG Members Only)
Nov 15
Duncan Shearer Teapot Workshop (RPG Members Only)
Drawing From the Past: Sgraffito Workshop
Nov 29
Drawing From the Past: Sgraffito Workshop

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View fullsize ☀️🌙 Introducing the kiln forecast! 🌙☀️ We’ve set up a new system at the studio to keep everyone in the know about what’s happening in the kilns. The Kiln Forecast board will be updated regularly so you’ll know: 🔥 When bisques a
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