Emelita Collective

13/06/2026

✨ ADVANCED BEGINNER HANDBUILDING COURSE ✨

Ready to take your clay skills beyond the basics?

This two-session course is designed for those who have completed a beginner pottery course or have previous experience working with clay.

Rather than following a set project, you'll be encouraged to bring your own ideas and create something meaningful to you. Whether it's a planter, vase, serving platter, sculptural piece, or something completely different, you'll receive guidance and support throughout the process.

🏺 7 July & 21 July
🏺 Small group
🏺 All materials, glazing, and firing included
🏺 NZ$160

Participants should come with one or more project ideas they'd like to explore.

Spaces are limited.

📩 Message Emelita Collective to reserve your spot.

13/06/2026

✨ 5-WEEK HANDBUILDING POTTERY COURSE ✨

Have you always wanted to try pottery but didn't know where to start?

Join us at Emelita Collective for a relaxed and creative 5-week pottery journey. You'll learn the three fundamental handbuilding techniques, create your own unique project, and glaze your work ready for the kiln.

🏺 Perfect for beginners
🏺 All materials included
🏺 Small, supportive group
🏺 Tea, creativity, and good company

No experience needed—just a willingness to get your hands dirty and have some fun.

Dates: July 8., 15., 22., 29 & August 5.
Time: 5pm-8pm
Price: $350
Location: 14 Karamea Road, Mangonui

Spaces are limited.

📩 Message us to reserve your spot.

13/06/2026

05/06/2026

Clay circle is just a wonderful way to end the week here in the studio 🥰 we are so grateful to be able to do this, with our wonderful members.

28/05/2026

Hello everyone!

Just to let you know:
Sip'n Clay is not happening tomorrow, unfortunately. But there are other HUGE news coming very soon ❤️

If you're not already on the email-list, drop us a DM with your email address to be the first one to get all the exciting news for our wonderful clay community.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

27/05/2026

This gorgeous thing was fired in a single fired gas kiln at Mangatete pottery in Kaingaroa. Thank you for giving this a space in your recent firing, Mac Lewis 🥰

Something that never cease to amaze me is meeting all these wonderful, generous and helpful clay loving people in this genre of art. I have found that clay communities, all over the world, are outstanding like this. Sharing their knowledge, time and space. It is heart warming.

Let's all strive to do this, share what you can 🥰 and also - there's no shame in asking for help when needed.

❤️

26/05/2026

21/05/2026

Crack.

With the kiln being on hold, we brought some stuff down to Kerikeri to have it fired. All the pieces turned out fine, except from one.

20/05/2026

A quick look at some memories from Norway ❤️🇧🇻