The Best West Clay Fest 2023

A celebration of the ceramic arts, inviting the community of Whāingaroa and visitors to share our passion!

With the clay-lympics spectator events, demonstrations, clay market, kids activities, paint-your-own-pottery, messy fun on the wheel and a collaborative ephemeral art project topped off by tasty food and drink, this zero waste 100% local festival will have something for everyone. Furthering the arts in our community, providing the opportunity to get involved in creating our collaborative piece and raising awareness for the wonderful facilities we have on offer here.

10am – opening

10.30am – wheel-throwing demo

11.30am – 12pm – give-it-a-go session: try your hand on the potter’s wheel!

12.30pm – 1.30pm – Clay-lympics spectator event

1.30pm – 2.30pm – artist talk

2.30pm – 3pm – give-it-a-go session: try your hand on the potter’s wheel!