We’re excited to welcome Aaron Scythe for this workshop, offering a rare opportunity to learn from one of Aotearoa’s leading contemporary ceramic artists.
This intensive two-day workshop is a make‑together, wheel-focused experience, centred on fast, intuitive throwing and developing form through repetition and momentum. Working alongside Aaron, you’ll explore Japanese/Oribe-inspired forms including cups, pouring vessels, vases, and larger coil-assisted pieces.
The workshop combines demonstration with continuous making, with guidance and feedback as you work. The emphasis is firmly on throwing, form, and process — with minimal focus on decoration.
Who it’s for
Best suited to potters with intermediate wheel skills who want to loosen up, increase output, and push their making in a focused, high-energy environment.
What’s included
- Two full days of tuition with Aaron Scythe
- 3 bags of clay provided
- Use of studio equipment and facilities
- Please note, firing is not included in this workshop
- Bring along a shared kai for lunch — a great chance to connect and chat with Aaron and others in the workshop.
About Aaron Scythe
Aaron Scythe is an internationally recognised ceramic artist with over 30 years of experience. He spent 16 years working and exhibiting in Japan, deeply influenced by Mino and Oribe traditions, and has since exhibited widely across New Zealand and internationally. His work is held in private collections around the world, and he is known for both his distinctive forms and dynamic, hands-on teaching style.
Terms and conditions
The Waikato Society of Potters (WSP) reserves the right to cancel a class if it fails to achieve minimum enrolment numbers, for reasons outside of our control. A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the WSP less a 5% credit card fee. If a student cancels their enrolment within 72 hours of the first class starting, no refund will be given. If a student cancels their booking less than 7 days prior to the event a 50% administration charge will be deducted from the refund. Should a student cancel their enrolment any time prior to the above a 20% administration fee will be deducted from the refund.
Please read the WSP code of conduct. Confirming your booking indicates that you have understood and agree to comply with them.less
