Emma, 346 Ceramics

Ko Ingarangi, ko Kōtirana, ko Itāria, ko Aerana te whakapaparanga mai. Ko Tāmaki Makaurau te whenua tupu, engari kei Te Whanganui-a-Tara ahau e noho ana. Kō Emma ahau.

I started messing about with clay in April 2022 and things escalated quickly… I now have a wee studio at home which is where you’ll find me when I’m not at my day job.  I love making things that people can use, and I love that my flops and failures can be recycled so nothing gets wasted (at least until it goes into the kiln!).  I’ve also found a great new community in Pōneke through pottery – potters are such fabulous folks.  I’m excited to be part of this cool initiative, though somewhat intimidated by being listed alongside so many professional artists!

Anna (HOYA)

Part-time potter and full-time glaze addict, I grew up surrounded by beautiful ceramics, a passion passed down from my grandparents to my mother and now to me. I often drift off dreaming about glazes, and if you see me lost in thought, I’m likely envisioning my next creation. I specialise in functional pieces, delighting in the interplay of texture and color, with a particular fondness for turquoise and greens. Each piece I create reflects my love for pottery and the joy it brings to everyday life.