50th CPA Exhibition – 2023

50th CPA Exhibition – 2023

VenueToi moroki centre of Contemporary art — coca
Location66 gloucester street, Christchurch
DurationFrom 12—12 November 2023
Guest ExhibitorsKim Henderson and Duncan Shearer
SelectionTo celebrate our 50th exhibition, entries are invited from all active members. There will be no selection this year, and all entries submitted will be exhibited. So we expect to see your wonderful work!!
TimelineWednesday 18 October – 6.30-8.30pm 
session for members to discuss choice of work and pricing for exhibition
Wednesday 25 October – 11am-1pm + 6-8pm 
submission day at CPA 
Wednesday 1 November – 6pm
opening night at CoCA
2-12 November
exhibition open to public – let all your friends & family know

Plaster bat making workshop with Andrew Mckaskell & friends

Sunday 1 October: 10am -12pm
A hands-on workshop where you will make a large plaster bat suitable for drying clay. Andrew will also demonstrate how to make a mould from a simple shape. We will supply plaster, a tray to make your bat in and the water!

You will need to bring:

  • a clean 10 litre bucket
  • a P2 dust mask.

Cost: $20 per person
Workshop is limited to 12 people 

Book your place here bit.ly/CPA-bat or scan the QR code

AGM Auction and & unveiling

Sunday 24 September: 12:30pm 

Come at 12.30pm for the unveiling of our commemorative garden created for those who are no longer with us.

AGM starts at 1pm and our annual auction follows.

If you would like to donate pottery/ ceramic items please drop them off and leave them in the office. We gladly accept jam, pickles, preserves, walnuts and plants! Sorry we are unable to accept made-up glazes.

Thank you for all your donations to date.