About the residency programme:

The Wellington Potters’ Association, established in 1958, is a community of potters and ceramicists with a thriving studio in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand. 

Our mission is to help, encourage, and advance the interests of potters and the art and craft of pottery within New Zealand.

With 12 electric wheels, 1 kick wheel and 6 electric kilns, our facilities serve over 500 members in the community. Our members are predominantly Wellington based studio and hobby potters. We also have a significant number of members across Aotearoa who keep in touch with our events including our annual anagama firing and Ceramicus exhibition.

You do not need to be a professional potter (commercial production is not the aim of this residency), but you do need to be able to share your skills with our community. 

What Wellington Potters Association offers:

• A welcoming and supportive community.

• Exclusive use of our mezzanine potter in residence studio.

• Paid teaching opportunities for members only classes.

• Open participate in all our events including our annual anagama firing Ceramicus exhibition and members social events.

• Blog and social media features. 

Your return to the Wellington Potters community:

• Be an active member of Wellington Potters community.

• Run two members workshops (paid).

• Support WPA events happening during your residency.

• Share your residency journey on social media.

You will meet all your own costs including accommodation, firing fees and materials.

If you are interested, please complete our application form via the button link above.