2026 Pottery Classes
Class Duration & Term Structure
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Adult classes run for 8 weeks, while junior classes span 6 weeks.
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Each term lasts 9 weeks, with classes beginning in a staggered format over the first two weeks.
Term 1
26th January - 29th March
Enrolments open:
27th December
Enrolments close:
18th January
No classes will be held on the following public holidays :
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Waitangi day - 6th February (Friday)
Term 2
20th April - 22nd June
Enrolments open:
22nd March
Enrolments close:
12th April
No classes will be held on the following public holidays :
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ANZAC Day - 27th April (Monday)
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King's Birthday - 1st June (Monday)
Term 3
20th July - 20th September
Enrolments open:
21th June
Enrolments close:
12th July
Term 4
12th October - 13th December
Enrolments open:
13th September
Enrolments close:
4th October
No classes will be held on the following public holiday:
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Labour Day October 26th (Monday)
Explore the Art of Pottery at Ōtaki Pottery Club
Pottery classes
Immerse yourself in the world of pottery with our engaging classes for both adults and children. We offer a variety of wheel, hand-building, and sculpture classes, along with a special school holiday programme for kids.
No club membership is required to join—everyone is welcome! All classes are held in our welcoming and well-equipped pottery club rooms, where creativity thrives. Each wheel class accommodates 10 participants (or 8 junior potters), while our hand-building and sculpture classes can host 12 students.
Secure your spot today and experience the joy of hands-on pottery!
Class fees
Adult classes - 8 weekly sessions
The fees are the same for all adult classes except Advanced Wheel:
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Non-members - $299
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Non-members with Community Service Card (CSC) or SuperGold Card (NZS) - $259
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Otaki Pottery Club members - $205
Advanced Wheel fees (3-hour class B26):
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Non-members - $389
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Non-members with CSC or NZS card - $349
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Otaki Pottery Club members - $310
Member fee does not include clay and firing
CSC and NZS cards
If you are opting for the reduced fee option, please email a photo of your Community Service Card (CSC) or SuperGold Card (NZS), along with your name and class details, to classesotakipottery@gmail.com.
Hardship grants
If you would like to be considered for a hardship grant, please email classesotakipottery@gmail.com.
The OPC Member’s Representative will be in touch to review your request.
Interested in our pottery classes?
Let us know, and we’ll send you a friendly reminder when enrolments are about to open.
