The earth itself – the clay of the Moutere Hills - drew some of the first artisans to Nelson. The local industry was founded by hardy souls like Jack Laird and Mirek Smisek who had a vision to enrich people’s lives beyond the manufactured.

Ceramic artists and potters have become part of the very fabric of the region. Travel around the hinterland or cruise the coastal highway and you will find talent at every turn. From the colourful pots of Royce McGlashen to the distinctive shapes of Darryl Robertson and Katie Gold or the thought provoking, conceptual work by Christine Boswijk, view this diverse and thriving foundation of our arts community through this web page or come to our region and meet them for yourself.

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Anna Barnett
Christine Boswijk
Katie Gold & Owen Bartlett
Hugh & Saralinda MacMillan
Sue Newitt
Nelson Potters Association

Other Members
Erica Aupperle

Kirsten Boswijk
Carol Clelland

Sue Dasler

Cheryl Dean

Nina Davis

Cheryl Dean

Rose Griffin

Ralph Hetzel

Paul Laird
Laughing Fish Studio

McGlashen Pottery

Mike Perry

Primitive Pots

Charles Shaw

South Street Gallery

Vanadium Studio

Paul Winspear