Auckland Studio Potters

Auckland Studio Potters (ASP) is a pottery society based in Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed in 1961 through the amalgamation of most of the smaller pottery societies around Auckland, and it has since grown into a central institution for pottery and ceramic arts in the region. The organisation is dedicated to exhibition and education, running classes, workshops, a diploma programme, an artist-in-residence scheme, and regular exhibitions. It operates from premises that include a large teaching studio, a kiln shed, and a gallery, and it maintains a membership base and a members' directory. Over its history, ASP has held more than 40 selected exhibitions and was responsible for running the Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award (originally the Fletcher Brownbuilt) for 21 years. Its mission statement requires pottery exhibition and education for Aucklanders, and it positions itself as the premium pottery institution in Auckland for teaching, support, and exhibitions.

The Auckland Studio Potters Association (ASP) has promoted and supported potters in Auckland for over 60 years. In 1961 the ASP was initially set up by an amalgamation of most of the smaller pottery societies around Auckland. Over the years the organisation grew as the popularity of pottery grew. The ASP has held over 40 selected exhibitions, was responsible for running the internationally prestigious Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award (originally the Fletcher Brownbuilt) for 21 years, and has also run a number of open exhibitions, all with the aim of introducing the public to pottery and ceramics. Its mission statement requires pottery exhibition and education for Aucklanders, and that is what it does. The ASP was responsible for setting up the current premises, moving the old house onto a vacant piece of council land in 1975. The kiln shed was built soon after and housed a brick diesel kiln. Designed by architect Roger Paul, one of the early members, it featured walls that could be opened completely so that the clouds of smoke could be blown away and the firers kept alive. The large teaching studio was built in 1994 as a purpose-built facility for both the members and students. It was equipped with 19 wheels, a pug mill and a glazing area. There are now 12 kilns on the site including a small gas raku, various wood, diesel, salt fired brick kilns, 7 electric kilns, 1 very busy gas fibre kiln. It positions the ASP as the premium pottery institution in Auckland, for teaching, support and exhibitions.

• 1994

  The large teaching studio was built as a purpose-built facility for members and students.

• 1975

  The current premises were established by moving an old house onto a vacant piece of council land.

• 1961

  ASP was initially set up by an amalgamation of most of the smaller pottery societies around Auckland.

Premium pottery institution in Auckland for teaching, support and exhibitions.

• Pottery classes

• Workshops

• Diploma of Ceramics

• Artist in Residence programme

• Exhibitions

• Membership

1. 1Auckland Studio Pottersceramics.co.nz
2. 2ASP History — Auckland Studio Pottersceramics.co.nz
3. 3Auckland Studio Potterswikidata.org