# Mangapiko Studio

> I started teaching out of the old cheese factory building in 2016 after years of throwing pots at my kitchen table. These days it's me and a couple of casual tutors, small classes, and a kiln that runs most weeks.

Based in 14 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu.

## Menu

### Pottery

- **Wheel Throwing Taster** — $85. 2.5 hours · max 6 · you take home a thrown bowl once fired
- **Hand Building Workshop** — $75. 3 hours · max 8 · you take home a slab-built dish or two small pots
- **Wheel Throwing 4 Week Course** — $260. 4 sessions, 2 hours each · max 5 · you take home four to six finished pieces

### Jewellery

- **Silver Ring Making** — $135. 3 hours · max 6 · you take home a textured silver ring
- **Stacking Rings, Set of Three** — $180. 4 hours · max 4 · you take home three fine silver stacking rings
- **Silver Earring Workshop** — $95. 2 hours · max 6 · you take home a pair of hammered silver earrings

## Details

- **Firing wait, pottery** 2–3 weeks
- **Polishing and collection, silver** 1 week
- **Class length range** 2–4 hours
- **Bench spaces** 4–8

## About

It's a shared bench in a converted dairy factory with good light and a very old radio. Most people who come through are locals having a go for the first time, not artists, and that suits me fine.

## Common questions

- **Do I need experience?** No, everything is taught from scratch and most people have never touched clay or a saw before.
- **When do I get my piece?** Pottery is glazed and fired after class, so allow 2–3 weeks for collection. Silver pieces are usually ready within a week for polishing and finishing.
- **Can I collect later than that?** Yes, pieces are kept on the shelf until you come in, there's no rush.
- **What should I wear?** Something you don't mind getting clay or polishing compound on, aprons are provided but sleeves get in the way.
- **Do you run private classes?** Yes for groups of four or more, get in touch and I'll find a time that suits.

## Opening hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am - 3pm
- Wednesday: 10am - 3pm
- Thursday: 10am - 7pm, evening classes
- Friday: 10am - 3pm
- Saturday: 9am - 1pm
- Sunday: Closed

## Contact

- Phone: 07 872 0451
- Email: hello@mangapikostudio.co.nz
- Address: 14 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu
- Website: https://mangapikostudio.garage.co.nz