The Auckland Studio Potters was created back in the early 1960's by a group of enthusiastic potters from around the Auckland region with the main purpose of furthering the ceramic arts. In the mid l970's the ASP found a suitable location in Onehunga where it established its teaching centre and other facilities.

Over the following years the popularity of pottery grew as both a favoured craft and a hobby. In l995 the ASP completed its new teaching centre building. This purpose built facility houses all the wheels, glazing equipment, materials and other pottery equipment, making it Auckland's premier pottery teaching institution.

We have also recently completed building a new gas fired salt kiln, which brings the total number of kilns that members can use up to 12, including electric, wood, gas, raku, pit, salt, soda and anagama kilns.

The ASP's teaching programme is extensive and varied. Each term up to 7 day and evening classes start. Some are for beginners to intermediates, others for the more skilled. Some classes cater to those who want to learn how to make a pot on the potters wheel, others focus on hand building techniques and sculpting ideas out of clay.

All our tutors are professional potters who are experienced at bringing out the best from their students. We also offer specialised workshops or demonstrations which focus on more specialised techniques, such as glazing, or highlight the way a professional potter handles clay.

Once a year we invite a famous overseas potter, a master in their field, to hold an exhibition and give a master class. If you are interested in learning how to make a pot or gain more extensive skills then please contact the Auckland Studio Potters.