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We operate as a not-for-profit, promoting art, conservation, & community engagement.

Driving Creek Pottery, founded by Barry Brickell in 1973 in Coromandel, NZ, is a creative hub offering pottery classes, workshops, art exhibitions & a scenic railway.

09/10/2026

Wow, thank you so much!
We’ve hit our $15,000 minimum target for the DCR Anagama Project, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has got behind us. It’s been so cool to see the support roll in, and we’re seriously excited to get this kiln built!
As you can see, the production pottery team are pretty stoked about it too.
Our PledgeMe campaign closes TONIGHT at 11:00 PM NZDT, so there’s still time to help us go out with a bang! Our minimum target covers the bricks and kiln building supplies, and every dollar above that helps towards the ground works and kiln shed needed to build this thing properly.
If you’ve been thinking about pledging, now’s your last chance to be part of it.

*PledgeMe linked in bio*

06/10/2026

A couple of moments from Callum’s demo at the Suter Art Gallery - Nelson Clay Week

30/09/2026

Callum Trudgeon with pots and plants in tow heading to Nelson Clay Week
We look forward to seeing many of you there.

11/09/2026

Guys we are getting there!!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the project so far. Every pledge helps us get closer to building the anagama kiln here at Driving Creek.
To all our visitors, resident artists (past, present & future) and friends/community of DCR let’s spread the word and get this kiln built.
Bonus points for sharing any of our anagama project posts 🔥

PledgeMe rewards and info can be found linked in bio (on insta) or in the comments (on FB)

03/09/2026

Catching up with Callum Trudgeon to chat Pledgeme rewards. These pieces are going to be one of a kind and hold a special place in Driving Creek history!
Every pledge helps us get closer to getting this thing built.

Tell your friends, spread the word and grab yourself a super cool pot!

Pledgeme link in bio

10/06/2026

Last Production Throwing Course for 2026 coming up next month!

20–24 July 2026

A reminder to past course participants that we offer a 10% RETURNING STUDENT DISCOUNT.
If you've taken a course with us before, you should have received an email following your previous course containing your discount code.

For course information and bookings, visit our website.

30/04/2026

Limited edition DCR + Callum Trudgeon Mother’s Day Vase collection available online and in The Driving Creek Gift Shop.
Released to mark Mother’s Day this collection is a strictly limited run of just 35 pieces.
An exclusive collaboration between Driving Creek and ceramic artist Callum Trudgeon offering an opportunity to acquire something truly special for mum.
Each vase has been individually wheel-thrown, hand-decorated, and glazed by Callum himself. The result is a series of vases that share a common language, yet remain entirely unique.
A great way to get mum something really special this Mother's Day, while also supporting the arts and conservation efforts here at Driving creek.

Shop the limited collection here:
https://shop.drivingcreek.nz/product/mothers-day-vases/

20/03/2026

We had the first wood firing of 2026 this week 🔥

We Can't wait to see the results, And we're really looking forward to showing some of the pieces at "Off The Rails" this Easter.

Opening night is April 2nd 6pm at the Driving Creek Gallery.

See you there!!

16/03/2026

✨️ The 2 week pottery experience is back! ✨️

Starting on 21st November 2026

The Pottery Experience will delve into the pottery-making process, concentrating on wheel throwing different forms and exploring decorating techniques. There is also the opportunity to fire the Phoenix kiln, participants can fire their pots and learn some of the magic and work that goes into wood firing 🔥

To book your spot head to our Website drivingcreek.nz (link in bio) and if you'd like more information, feel free to send us a dm 🙂

15/03/2026

Thank you for a fantastic weekend. 🌿☀️🏺

It was great to connect with so many happy people, visit the beautiful gardens, and roll out our new plant pots. If you are visiting Auckland, this bountyful garden is a must do. With such diverse planting within the gardens and a stunning restored wetland to explore too!

These plant pots will be available soon from our shop here at Driving Creek. Each one comes with a saucer so that you can put them in or outside.

Address

380 Driving Creek Road
Coromandel
3506

Telephone

+6478667279

Website

https://drivingcreek.nz/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pottery_facebook_bio, http://linktr.ee/drivi

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