Activities & Events
Kōrero Ceramics, Moyra Elliot
at Chamber Gallery Rangiora
Sunday 25 October / 2 – 3.30pm / free / tickets limited, please book
In collaboration with Rangiora Chamber Gallery, we are excited to host a very special talk by International recognised Moyra Elliott.
Moyra will talk about her experience of entering and winning the competition to curate an international ceramic exhibition at Yingge Ceramics Museum in Taiwan, and share the ceramic works she curated for Korero: Ceramics in Conversation, with lively anecdotes of her interactions with the international ceramic makers from 27 countries. Moyra is Artist in Residence at Oxford Gallery for three weeks during October.
New Zealand potter, writer and curator, Moyra Elliott has worked with ceramics for more than five decades. She began as a studio potter in the 1970s, selling domestic ware and then exhibiting her work in New Zealand and overseas, before moving into curating, teaching and writing about ceramics.
Moyra was Director of the Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award during its years of international expansion and Curator at The Dowse Art Museum.
She is co-author of Cone Ten Down, the acclaimed history of New Zealand studio ceramics from 1940–1980. A recipient of a Fulbright award and a Creative New Zealand Fellowship; Moyra has lectured and spoken about ceramics abroad and is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.
Creative Catch-ups:
last Friday of the month
Friday 30 October 2026 / 11am – 12pm / gold coin koha
Calling all creatives, artists and crafters! On the last Friday of each month, we invite you to have a cuppa, work on your creative projects, or simply chat and connect with like-minded people at Oxford Gallery.
There are many creative people in our community and as artists we understand the importance of getting together to talk about our projects, our successes and our struggles! Painters, spinners, weavers, potters, sewists, photographers – or even not-sure-yets – all are welcome.
We meet on the last Friday of every month at the gallery, from 11-12, but if you wish to stay longer you’re welcome to. Tea and coffee is available and, if you can, a $2 koha towards the gallery’s running costs is appreciated. No registration required.
Pocket Portraits: Make a little book of memories
Sunday 8 November / 1 – 3pm / For Adults / $10pp / booking essential
‘Cutting and sticking since 1980-something’ artist Katie Hallam invites you to an afternoon of cutting, copying and collage at the Oxford Gallery craft table. Bring a 2-4 printed photos of someone you care about (or send them to the Gallery beforehand). You’ll transform them into a pocket-sized zine (part handmade magazine, part mini art book) that tells a story about that person. No experience necessary.
STONE CARVING WORKSHOP
Sunday 8 November / 11am – 3pm / $65pp / For adults
We’re excited to bring stone carving to Oxford Gallery!
Join artist Julie Shanks for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of carving and create your own unique Oamaru stone masterpiece.
Design it. Carve it. No previous experience necessary — all materials provided.
Full details and tickets coming soon.
Creative Catch-ups:
last Friday of the month
Friday 27 November 2026 / 11am – 12pm / gold coin koha
Calling all creatives, artists and crafters! On the last Friday of each month, we invite you to have a cuppa, work on your creative projects, or simply chat and connect with like-minded people at Oxford Gallery.
There are many creative people in our community and as artists we understand the importance of getting together to talk about our projects, our successes and our struggles! Painters, spinners, weavers, potters, sewists, photographers – or even not-sure-yets – all are welcome.
We meet on the last Friday of every month at the gallery, from 11-12, but if you wish to stay longer you’re welcome to. Tea and coffee is available and, if you can, a $2 koha towards the gallery’s running costs is appreciated. No registration required.
Marvellous Monoprints: for Tamariki
Sunday 15 November / 1 – 3pm / Ages 5-12 / $10pp / booking essential
Monoprinting is bright, bold and just the right amount of messy! You’ll make faces full of character and fun in this 2hr workshop created just for tamariki. Take home a frame-worthy artwork that you can be proud of. No experience required; just bring a positive attitude and willingness to have a go! Tutor Ruth Macleod is an established printmaker and ceramicist and has been involved with Oxford Gallery as tutor and exhibiting artist for many years.
