Handcrafted with love in

Wild &
Potty

Ceramic art, jewellery & pottery classes
Shelly Beach, Aotearoa New Zealand

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Lou — ceramicist and potter at Wild & Potty, Shelly Beach NZ
The Potter

30 years of
clay & fire

Lou has been making ceramics for thirty years. From her new studio at Shelly Beach on the Kaipara Harbour, she throws and hand-builds bowls, vessels, garden pieces, homewares, and ceramic jewellery.

Everything is made by hand. No two pieces are the same.

30+ Years of craft
3 Teaching locations
∞ One-of-a-kind pieces
The Studio

A bright, purpose-built space at Shelly Beach — open windows, wooden benches, and room for up to eight people.

Inside the Wild & Potty studio at Shelly Beach
Bespoke Creations

Made by hand

Handmade ceramic jugs and vases
Handmade ceramic bowl and vase
Ceramic incense bowls
Handbuilt teapot before firing
Handbuilt ceramic Christmas tree sculpture
A spread of Wild & Potty ceramic work

Bowls & Vessels

Wheel-thrown and hand-built. Functional pieces and display work for the home.

Garden & Outdoor

Planters, garden totems and sculptural pieces that look better with age.

Jewellery

Handcrafted ceramic earrings, pendants and more — wearable art, one of a kind.

Bespoke Commissions

A wedding gift, a memorial piece, a set of mugs for the bach — get in touch. No idea too wild, no request too potty.

Get your hands dirty

Classes & Workshops

All levels welcome. The studio is a judgement-free zone of mud, creativity, and laughter.

Home Studio
Shelly Beach

Studio Classes

Small, intimate sessions in the home studio overlooking the harbour. Wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing — all levels welcome.

  • All materials included
  • Small group sizes
  • Take your pieces home once fired
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Helensville

Helensville
Art Centre

Regular pottery and jewellery classes at the Helensville Art Centre.

See Schedule ↗
Kumeu

Kumeu
Arts Centre

Regular pottery and jewellery classes at the Kumeu Arts Centre.

See Schedule ↗

↓ Upcoming at the Shelly Beach Studio

  • Fri 27 Mar
    Friday Afternoon Session
    1:30 – 4:30 pm  ·  Shelly Beach Home Studio
    Wheel & Hand-build
  • Fri 3 Apr
    Friday Afternoon Session
    1:30 – 4:30 pm  ·  Shelly Beach Home Studio
    Wheel & Hand-build
  • Fri 10 Apr
    Friday Afternoon Session
    1:30 – 4:30 pm  ·  Shelly Beach Home Studio
    Wheel & Hand-build
  • Sat–Sun
    9–10 May
    Weekend Intensive
    10 am – 4 pm both days  ·  Shelly Beach Home Studio
    Wheel-throwing, hand-building & glazing — a full introduction over two days
    Weekend Course

Friday sessions run regularly — get in touch for the full calendar.

✦ Special Events & Private Bookings

Hen's Party

A hands-on pottery session for a group of friends — fun, memorable, and a little bit wild. Perfect for a hen's do.

Kids' & Teen Birthday

A creative birthday party your child will actually remember. Pottery or jewellery making for kids and teenagers.

Team Events

Get your work team away from screens and into the clay. Relaxed, creative sessions for up to 8 people.

Gift Cards

Give the gift of a pottery class. Gift cards available for any session — email us to arrange.

All private bookings available at the Shelly Beach studio, up to 8 people. Get in touch to book.

Find Us

Come visit Shelly Beach

The studio is in Shelly Beach on the Kaipara Harbour, about an hour north of Auckland on the Kaipara Coast.

Studio Shelly Beach, Kaipara Harbour, NZ
Also teaching at Helensville Art Centre  ·  Kumeu Arts Centre
Shelly Beach Kaipara Aotearoa New Zealand
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Get in touch

Enquire about a class, commission a piece, or just say hi.