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2025 Pottery Classes

Class Duration & Term Structure

  • Adult classes run for 8 weeks, while junior classes span 6 weeks.

  • Each term lasts 9 weeks, with classes beginning in a staggered format over the first two weeks.

Term 1

10th February - 13th April

Enrolments open:

9th January

Enrolments close:

2nd February

   

Term 2

28th April - 29th June

Enrolments open:

30th March

Enrolments close:

20th April

No classes will be held on the following public holidays :

  • King's Birthday - June 2nd (Monday)

  • Matariki June - 20th (Friday)

Term 3

14th July - 14th September

Enrolments open:

15th June

Enrolments close:

6th July

  

Term 4

6th October - 7th December​

Enrolments open:

7th September

Enrolments close:

28th September

No classes will be held on the following public holiday:

  • Labour Day October 27th (Monday)

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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!

How to enrol

Enrolments for new students open a few weeks before each term begins, with available classes listed on our website for registration. Check the term overview below for important dates. Current students receive enrolment details directly via email.

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