Present
I am a ceramic artist and educator working in Auckland, New Zealand.
I am currently an assistant tutor at Auckland Studio Potters and I give regular workshops and demonstrations. Lately these have been focused on my work with underglazes.
Since October 2024 I have been researching Crystalline glazes and have made over 200 glazes to date.
Over the years I have explored many aspects of pottery including slip-casting and mould making. Most recently I have been exploring the possibilities of hand building with soft slabs.
I sell my work online and also on occasion at markets and events. If you would like to know where to find me and my work please sign up to my newsletter or follow me on instagram @samdmakes.
Recent happenings
January and April 2025 - Artist in Residence - Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel
February 2025 - Solo Show - Adventures in Crystalline glazes Auckland Studio Potters, Pool Room Gallery
Workshops and Demonstrations
May 2025 - Studio One Toi Tu - Underglaze Decoration Demonstration
June 2025 - Auckland Studio Potters Dynamic Decoraiton with Underglazes, 1 day workshop
Past
I was born in the UK and grew up in a small town in Bedfordshire close to the South Downs.
My dream was always to be an artists so after discovering clay in my teens and being the youngest member of the local community pottery class I left home to live in London completing a degree in ceramic design at Central St. Martins.
Upon graduating set up a studio and developed a range of bone china lighting and interior ceramics.
1996 - 1997 Foundation in Art and Design - Central St. Martins College of Art and Design
1997 - 2000 BA (Hons) Ceramic Design - Central St. Martins College of Art and Design
Craft Council Award