OCTOBER 2013

Dates to Remember:

**Club Days Pot-ins for Public Raku

14th Oct : Classes resume.

7th Dec : Public Raku

17th Jan : Opening of Festival of

Pots & Garden Art.

18-26th Jan: Festival open to Public

P O Box 36 OTAKI 5512

Ph. 06 364 8204 x 711

Management Committee

Patron: Grant McNab

President: Rod Graham 0274 457545

06 364 5065 rodgrham@xtra.co.nz

Vice President: Brent Craig 04 293 2404

Secretary: Kaye Stead 06 364 8302

Treasurer: Joy Snaddon 06 364 6938

joysnaddon@xtra.co.nz

Committee: Beryl Rowe 06 364 3030

Margaret Hunt 06 364 8053

mhunt@xtra.co.nz

May Hastings 04 905 9995

Kaye Stead 06 364 8302

Jennifer Turnbull 06 364 0688

Others with responsibility:

Club Library Carol Elsmann New members Jude Whitaker Newsletter Editor Caitlin Taylor Keys & DVDs: Ray Maddock

Otaki Potters

President’s Monthly Update

Greetings! It’s all go at the moment; lots happening and

Christmas still to come.

The Paul Pepworth Workshop was great value. 53 glazes to

choose from with multiple combinations. There were some very

exciting results and many of the participants have been inspired

to take Paul up on his offer of a 25% discount on any products

purchased before the end of October. We are grateful to Paul

and Jenny for making it such a successful day. I think we can

look forward to some vibrant work coming out of the kilns. If

you missed the workshop but would

like to purchase and use Decopot

Glazes then see me.

There will be at least one 1200

firing in October so let me know if

need to fire work for the Arts

Trail.

The Raku day for club members and

adult classes was very successful

with great colour. The weather was

kind to us. Thank you to everyone

who took part and pitched in.

Our next raku will be the Public

Raku on December 7th. If you can

help with distributing posters or

putting one in the back window of

your car please pick them up from

the rooms or contact me. This

event is more about promoting the

club and giving families a hands-on

art experience than a fund raiser.

We will need as much help on the

day as we can get so if you can give

an hour or two that would be

appreciated. If you can’t make it on

the day we would appreciate some

baking.

Above Paul demonstrating a glazing technique.

Below are examples of his glazes. More photos Page 6

The Pot-ins are going well but they are falling on the same people every time so it would be

great if you could get along to help or take clay home to make pots. During November we will be

making a special effort to make wheel pots so if this is your forte please get on board.

Clay will be available if you just want to come in and pot, please label pots “OPC”.

The new agreement with Otaki College has been finalised. We will be charged for the power we

use at very competitive rates. Rent has been waived and other services will be provided free of

charge. It is likely there will be some adjustments to firing costs in 2014. Current charges will

remain the same until the AGM in January.

When the new shed was erected to house the gas kiln, part of the agreement was that we

would paint our buildings. The new agreement requires us to maintain our buildings to the same

standard as those of the college and consult with them over the colour scheme. The intention is

to paint the buildings over the summer months.

Work from the Raku firing

...SEE MORE PHOTOS NEXT PAGE.

The recent cleaning bee was small in number but what a great job! Very

impressive! People who were members prior to July 1st this year are required

to do a two-hour working bee once a year as part of their membership or, if

they prefer, pay $30 and we will get someone to do it for you. The next

cleaning bee will be on 14th December. There are 15 places. Those who don’t

get their name on the list will need to pay $30. Contact May Hastings.

We will be organising two working bees, one on Sunday afternoon October 20th to move

bricks from Otaihanga to Brent’s place and getting advertising boards ready for the Public

Raku and Festival of Pots. There will be another in November to paint new plinths being made

by senior boys in the College Technology Dept. If you want to do one of these rather than the

cleaning bee, email me or Brent.

Access: The College is moving ahead with

plans to close entry to and exit from the

school when the students are moving around

the grounds. We haven’t been given a date

when this will commence but will keep you

informed.

Please remember to avoid driving through the

grounds between 11.15am- 11.45am and

1.40pm-2.30pm.

We are missing 2 hump molds long and oval in

shape. These are needed back in the rooms

urgently. If you have borrowed them please

return them and leave them on the bench so

that we know that they have come back.

Wellington Potters Supplies are no longer

importing Australian Clays. We are now getting

BRT, BRS, Raku Red and Waikato White from

Waikato Ceramics. These clays are now

available to members at $31 per 12.5kg bag.

We are also trialling Macs White ($44 per

20kg bag).

The Otaki College Gala is on October 19th. If

someone would like to convene a club stall or if

you want to sell pots, let me know asap.

The Kapiti Arts Trail will be held on the first

weekend in November. Brochures will be in the

clubrooms when they become available. A good

opportunity to get out and about and be

inspired.

The Christmas Doo will be held at Byron’s Restaurant on Thursday December

12th , $30 per head. Drinks at 6.30pm. Contact Joy.

I will be taking orders for Christmas Hams again this year. I will put info on the

board or you can email me. Payment to me, please make cheques out to cash.

Di Taylor has resigned as Secretary due to work commitments. We thank Di for the good work

she has done for the club. Kaye Stead is taking over the role until the AGM.

Welcome to Caitlin Taylor as our new newsletter editor.

Congratulations to Margaret Hunt on completing her Diploma of Ceramic Arts – Level 7. Her

exhibition opens on October 23rd. Let’s turn out in force to the opening and make it a great

evening. - Margaret's invitation is on the following page.

It is with sadness that we heard of the recent death of Jane Bale. Jane’s funeral was on

Tuesday the 8th of October in Waikanae. Our thoughts are with Ern at this time.

Rod

Festival Of Pots & Garden Art 2014 Newsletter.

Hi there Fellow Potters.

Planning for the next Festival is

well underway. The Posters & Post

cards inv it ing people to

participate in either exhibiting or

attending have been produced. We

would request that you grab a

poster for your car or for your

venue during the Kapiti Arts trail.

They can be uplifted from the

sign in desk at the Club rooms.

Road signs have been completed &

will be erected early December.

They are quite distinctive &

should attract the attention of

the Public. Mike Page has agreed

to co-ordinate their erection.

The venue is “Anam Cara” (formally: Coehaven). It’s a beautiful place. We have a written

contract with the generous owners which clearly identify the Clubs responsibilities.

Marion Mealings will be the person leading the teams to man the gate. So when she contacts you

to do a stint please respond generously.

Michelle Read has agreed to head up the team responsible for the catering. She will need Club

members to provide her with baking that can be sold to the Public, & the manning of the Café.

Maureen Hunter will be co-ordinating the collection and indoor display of exhibits.

It’s not an easy task, so please note the times of delivery & pick-up.

Karen Piercy is generously maintaining our website and Facebook pages.

NB: Amended dates 30th Oct – 26th November

I’m requesting that everyone in the Club supports this event. It is a great feeling selling one of

your creations to another person who is going to appreciate it. It will encourage your creativity.

Participating in the running of this festival is for your benefit, and it allows the Club to maintain

the current level of subscriptions, and provide new equipment, like the new Shimpo wheels. Sure

beats selling raffle tickets?

If you have any suggestions please feel free to contact me. It is the committees’ goal that the

Festival of Pots & Garden Art runs a smoothly as possible for everyone involved.

Cheers

Brent

Editors Note

Succeeding Diana as Newsletter editor is a hard act to follow and I’ll do my best to maintain the

high standard.

Please let me know if there is anything you would like to be included in the Newsletter.

Particularly, I’d like to include photos of your work. Pieces often get removed from the shelves

before members get a chance to view them and it is always good to see new ideas be it glazing or

construction so please get busy with your cameras!

The cut-off for publication of your photos and advertisements is the 7th of each month. Please

email them directly to me (low resolution JPEG files preferred).

I will endeavour to get the newsletter out during the week following Committee meetings.

Cheers

Caitlin.

Work from the Paul Pepworth Glazing Workshop &

more from the Raku firing below

Sender: Otaki Pottery Club Inc P O Box 36 OTAKI 5542

Next Cleaning Bee

14th December 2013.

CHRISTMAS HAMS.

Honey cured, Manuka smoked

100% NZ pork 5.5- 6kg ham on

the bone $75 each.

Champagne hams : Half (5-5.5kg) $85

Whole ham (10-11kg) $159 each.

Orders to Rod with payment by

Dec.2nd. delivery date Dec.10th.

This is premium ham that tastes

the way ham should.