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Mahora Pottery

Name: Mahora Pottery
Address: Hawke's Bay, NZ
Location: Mahora Pottery
Rating: 5

5.0(10 reviews on Google)

Joe Melser's journey into pottery began in childhood, working in his father Paul Melser's production pottery studio in Wairarapa during school and university holidays. Hand crafted pottery

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Their Story

Joe Melser's journey into pottery began in childhood, working in his father Paul Melser's production pottery studio in Wairarapa during school and university holidays. He later rekindled his passion for pottery at the Taradale Pottery Club, which led to the establishment of Mahora Pottery in his…

What They Make

Handcrafted stoneware items for daily use, including Cups, Mugs, Beakers (suitable for coffee or wine), Bowls (deep, small fruit, large fruit), Plates (dinner plates), Kitchen Miscellaneous items (Colander/small fruit bowl, Medium jar, Little pourer), Baking dishes, Oil pourers, and Bottles. Joe also takes 'made to order' requests. Glazes primarily come in green (using copper as a colorant) and white (using a white opacifier).

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Workshop visits by arrangement

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market

Hawke's Bay·Sun 8:30-12:30

Online

Online orders with flat rate shipping ($15) throughout New Zealand. Direct purchases available at the Hastings Farmers Market. Workshop pickup by arrangement.