The 2025 Annual Pottery Exhibition runs from 7 November to 5 December at The Arts Village, Rotorua. Opening night kicks off at 5.30pm on 7 November. Celebrate the creativity of local potters and explore a diverse showcase of handcrafted ceramics.

Big thanks to RPG member Sarah Kolver for her awesome photography skills, capturing the spirit of the exhibition!

Join Rotorua Potters Group member and tutor Eva Corson on Saturday, November 8th, from 11.30am – 1.30pm for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel.

Perfect for beginners, this two-hour session includes clay and firings, all for $60 per person.

This workshop is now full, but a waitlist is available. A second session has been added at 2pm on the same day — click here to view it.

Join Rotorua Potters Group member and tutor Eva Corson on Saturday, November 8th, from 2 pm – 4 pm for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel.

Perfect for beginners, this two-hour session includes clay and firings, all for $60 per person.

This workshop is currently full. To be placed on the waitlist, please contact: rotoruapottersnewsletter@gmail.com.

Handbuild Your Own Herb Pot with Rotorua Potters Group!

Join us for a fun, hands-on 30-minute workshop where you can explore the joy of working with clay. Perfect for all ages, it’s a great way to get creative and experience pottery for yourself!

The workshop runs in 30-minute sessions at 11:00 am (FULL), 11:45 am, and 12:30 pm at The Arts Village (Studio 3). Suitable for ages 6 and up, pre-booking is essential as spots are limited, so be sure to secure yours early. Workshop fee is by koha, with donations appreciated.

Come along, get creative, and make your very own handmade herb pot. This workshop series is part of the Rotorua Potters Annual Exhibition, running 7 November – 5 December at The Arts Village.

Workshop Registration

Create your own sgraffito coaster inspired by striking mid-century designs. Guided by our workshop facilitators, you’ll explore beautiful textiles selected from the archive collections at Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, and the social history collection at Rotorua Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa. Along the way, you’ll learn the art of sgraffito on clay and discover how to bring patterns and textures to life.

This workshop is open to the public and costs $30 per person. It also happens to fall on the final day of our annual exhibition—the perfect chance to celebrate the creativity of the Rotorua Potters Group while enjoying this hands-on experience.