The Gisborne Craft Lab

17/06/2026

So much to go in for firing soon! Can't wait to show it all off at my first Market in July! This and more will be available on my web site as soon as they are ready for delivery. ETA July 1st!

12/06/2026

Expressions of interest

June and July classes - we have the following dates for kids classes, and will be running day classes in the July holidays.Aany adults wanting classes please reach out.

June 22nd and 29th, July 6th- Monday 4:30-6pm - 3 week class with building, trimming and glazing. $120 per student and includes clay and glazes.
Firing cost is $25kg at end of competition.

Day classes for school holidays:
June 30th - Tuesday- 11-2pm
July 3rd -Friday 11-2pm
July 7th - Tuesday 11-2pm
July 11th- Friday 11-2pm

Holiday classes will run at a different pace and children will have the opportunity to simply play with clay or create something they want to fire and glaze - classes are $45 per session. Firing and glazing will be at $25kg if they wish to keep their work.

Max 4 students per class so please email : [email protected]
or go to our web site contact page.

10/06/2026

Yesterday we went big!
Big dog slow feeders, water bowls and the biggest salad bowl I have ever made! So many fun things coming for the July markets!!!

05/06/2026

This will either be a great success or a massive failure but I’m excited to see if this blueberry box works! Should an add a wooden k**b or leave it simple?

04/06/2026

New merch jumper arrived just in time to keep me cozy after neck surgery (scurvy helps too!) can’t wait to wear this at the markets !!

29/05/2026

Thanks to a suggestion from a lovely local business owner I’ve attempted my first berry bowl!
Spending the afternoon with wonderful local female business owners and getting guidance was such an energising experience I’ve thrown a bunch getting home and getting my ideas in the wheel!

25/05/2026

Still learning and taking classes as we are all students in life, but with the help of one of my amazing teachers I threw a big beautiful salad bowl, will trim and hopefully be able to make more to sell on the site and markets this coming July!

24/05/2026