Spring is here!! and Christmas is coming!!

1st of September has rolled around and there is spring in the air.  There has been a lot of activity in the gardens with forgotten bulbs popping up, vegetable seedlings bolting to seed, and the chickens being back to their egg laying best.  There has also been a lot of action on the ceramics front with … Read more

Tuna (Eel) Platter Raffle

Kiln Fundraising Raffle This raffle is for 1 x Carved Platter (as shown).  Made out of porcelain and decorated with three tuna (eels), glazed ready for a new owner.   Size: 38.5cm long x 22cm wide and 4cm deep.  The outside of the platter is glazed white.     $3 tickets, 40 in total drawn … Read more

The search continues

For the past couple of weeks I have been looking for glazes for my paua bowls.  The first one was a great mix of blues and greens, but was missing the iridecense and pinks, so I tried again. Unfortunately the second came out very dark – the haphazard way I was slapping on glazes was … Read more

We have a Facebook Page!!!

Kia ora folks!  So after a few months of close friends telling me I needed to have a business page on facebook for my creations, I have finally got myself sorted out and done one.  I guess I had been holding off because I wanted things just right….. but I have realised that if I wait for … Read more

Into the oven and back out again

Getting into it The Pottery Club was closed during the Covid19 lockdown and access by members to use club equipment resumed in level 2, so it has been a couple of weeks where we have had limited access.  Last week I loaded the kiln for a bisque firing, it included the tankard that was raffled, … Read more

Tankard Raffle

This raffle is for 1 x handmade tankard (shown above).  Made out of porcelain and ready to be glazed and fired.  Lucky winner will get to choose the colours, or leave it up to me. The piece currently stands 14cm high and is 8cm in diameter at the mouth—after firing it will shrink some but … Read more

Pre-Order Your Pieces Now

You wll find a range of staple items that will be made to order.  Each piece is made with slip cast porcelain clay that is finessed by hand before it goes through the two step firing process.  Have a look at what’s on offer HERE If you have something else in mind feel free to … Read more

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Becs & Ceramics

Kia ora koutou. Welcome to my site where I am  finally getting my A into G and putting some of my ceramic work out there for you.  I live in Tauranga Moana in the Bay of Plenty , Aotearoa New Zealand with my teenage son and a small tribe of animals – cats, chooks, ducks, … Read more