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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.

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.

09/03/2026

Next weekend, we will be selling some beautiful Pots at the Ayrlies Plant Fair 🌿🏺
It is set to be a great weekend with stalls, music, food, plants, tools, and much more!

🗓 Friday 13th & Satuday 14th March
🕘 9am - 3pm
📍 125 Potts Road, Whitford Auckland

06/03/2026

Barry and his beloved pug mill in the early 80's

We love looking through all of the old photos of DCR from over the years, and hearing the stories that come with them.

If you've got a tale to tell about Driving Creek from years gone by, we'd love to hear it. In the comments 👇🌿🏺

26/02/2026

Join us for a weekend Jug making workshop
21st - 23rd March!

Tutored by Callum Trudgeon, our lead production potter, this course will teach you how to create unique Jugs perfect for the kitchen and table, or to hold fresh flowers 🏺💐

We have limited spaces left, so if you like to join us head to Drivingcreek.nz to book your spot!

22/02/2026

Studio one is looking fresh and ready for the daily classes ✨️

You can book a class through out website drivingcreek.nz (link in bio) plus if you fall in love with the pieces you make you can have them glazed, fired and sent to you in the post, so you can keep your very own handmade pieces!

20/02/2026

Enjoy this little glimpse into the studios here at DCR and our cuerent residents creating ✨️🏺🧡

17/02/2026

✨️Join Our Team✨️ we are looking for a Gallery & Collections Lead in a permanent part-time role.

This role will involve caring for organising and developing Driving Creek’s significant art collection while also overseeing the operation and direction of our gallery space.

If you would like to know more, you can find the job ad on seek or send us a dm, and we can send you a link.

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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