Each year the Whanganui Potters Studio runs a community-focused event called Art in the Garden, a celebration of art and the outdoors. Whanganui-based artists, and invited artists from further afield, set up artwork displays throughout the garden. Over the weekend the public is welcome to visit and admire or purchase the artwork. The focus is on ceramic and outdoor art (aka weatherproof), but typically with a diverse range of art.
New this year, is the Lovely Cuppa initiative. Members have been hand-making unique and quirky keep-cups for the public to purchase at a much-discounted rate. The goal is to reduce waste created by single-use disposable cups. Proceeds from each sale will support the club’s ongoing community activities. Strictly one cup per person, numbers will be limited.
Whanganui Potters Studio will have its fundraising with raku firings where the public can purchase and glaze a piece of bisque-fired pottery.
Club members will demonstrate pottery techniques such as wheel throwing and slab building. For those interested in checking out the pottery studio, they can have a chat with one of the many members.
