Justin Lester, Wellington Mayor opening the exhibition. Photo by Chris Parkin
Elaine Marland Wellington Potters Association Vice President, welcoming us to the exhibition, Photo by Chris Parkin
Richard Stratton, guest exhibitor and selector for Ceramicus, exhibiting with Watercolour New Zealand "Splash". Photo by Chris Parkin
Te Arikirangi Mamaku, our MC from Mamaku International and sponsor of the e Kōrero Waihanga Uku Award: Māui Pōtiki. Photo by Chris Parkin
Grace Sharp receiving the Waikato Ceramics First Time Exhibitor Award. Photo by Chris Parkin
Grace's award winning "Sea Tea Jug"
Lisa Henderson receiving the Nelson Pottery Supplies Award for Innovation in Ceramics. Photo by Chris Parkin
Lisa's award winning work "Mount Vic"
Peter Rumble receiving the Maurice Bennett Memorial Award for Hand -Built Ceramics Photo by Chris Parkin
Peter's Baby Gugg Pot Maurice Bennett Memorial Award for Hand-Built Ceramics
Paula Weir's neriage bowls received a merit award for hand-built ceramics sponsored by The New Zealand Artist Magazine
Karen Taylor's work "Maui: the day before", won the Kōrero Waihanga Uku Award: Māui Pōtiki sponsored by Te Arikirangi Mamaku of mamaku International
Karin Amdal receiving the Vessel award for Excellence in Wheel-Thrown Ceramics. Photo by Chris Parkin
Karin Amdal's award winning entry: Sand Research Cups"
Barin Das receiving the Merit Award for Wheel-Thrown Ceramics sponsored by the New Zealand Artist Magazine. Photo by Chris Parkin
Barin with his merit award winning glazed bowls
Paul Thompson, deputy director of Wellington Museum, about to present the Premiere Acquisition Award for $1,000 sponsored by Wellington Museum. Photo by Chris Parkin
Oliver Morse receiving the Premiere Award for Excellence in Ceramics sponsored by Wellington Museum. Photo by Chris Parkin
Oliver's award winning work: Chartreuse"
Te Arikirangi as MC introducing the exhibition. Photo by Chris Parkin
Ambassador Takata from Japan at the Ceramicus Opening Night
Opening Night Ceramicus. Photo by Chris Parkin