Driving Creek Reservations

Driving Creek Mud & Fire with Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov

Immerse yourself in the transformative art of wood-fired ceramics with two masters of the craft, Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov. Over seven days, you’ll explore every stage of the process, from clay preparation to kiln packing and firing.

Duration: 7 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,300.00

Hikidashi Tea Bowl - Fire and Clay with Aaron Scythe

Join renowned ceramic artist Aaron Scythe for a unique 2-day workshop exploring the art of Hikidashi and tea bowl making. Aaron is drawing on techniques learned in Japan and infused with his own distinctive style.

Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

From NZD $400.00

Five Day Advanced Throwing Course

This advanced 5-day wheel throwing pottery course is designed for experienced potters who are ready to take on more challenging techniques and explore larger forms.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

Five Day Throwing Course

Join us at Driving Creek Pottery for a comprehensive 5-day wheel throwing pottery course, designed for beginners to intermediate.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

Five Day Hand Building Course

A 5-day long course where you will explore different hand building techniques to create sculptures. Over the week become more confident using coil, pinch and slab techniques. Suitable for beginners through to more experienced students.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

Five Day Production Throwing Course

This intensive production throwing course is designed for potters who want to enhance their speed and accuracy, with special focus on the simple mug—an essential product for any production potter.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

Kids' After School Art Classes - 5 weeks

The kids' after school classes runs for 5 weeks focusing on drawing and pottery making.

Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $80.00

Beginner 8-Week Pottery Course

This pottery course gives you the opportunity to become confident at wheel throwing and explore how to glaze and fire your works. The pottery course involves eight 2.5 hour lessons with a professional pottery tutor spread over 8 weeks.

Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $360.00

Intermediate 8-Week Pottery Course

This pottery course gives you the opportunity to become confident at wheel throwing and explore how to glaze and fire your works. The pottery course involves eight 2.5 hour lessons with a professional pottery tutor spread over 8 weeks.

Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $360.00

Beginner/ Intermediate 8-Week Pottery Course

This pottery course gives you the opportunity to become confident at wheel throwing and explore how to glaze and fire your works. The pottery course involves eight 2.5 hour lessons with a professional pottery tutor spread over 8 weeks.

Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $360.00

Hand-built Sculpture 8-Week Course with Iona Matheson

Come and explore different techniques of hand building during this 8-week course with Iona Matheson. You will be creating unique sculptures with Iona who has extensive experience in teaching and has a solid background in sculpture.

Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $360.00