Assortment of handcrafted ceramic pots, vases, and house-like sculptures with unique glazes displayed on white shelves.

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Essie Steven

Name: Essie Steven
Address: 55 Main Road, Luggate 9383, Central Otago, NZ
Telephone: 0274 319 860
Location: Essie Steven

Essie Steven is a ceramics artisan based in Tarras, New Zealand, deeply connected to the land and traditional craft. Based in Tarras, she's ecologically-minded, using local clay and traditional fuel-fired kilns

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About

Essie Steven crafts unique ceramic art, including reusable cups, platters, and wall vases, inspired by New Zealand landscapes. Based in Tarras, she's ecologically-minded, using local clay and traditional fuel-fired kilns.

Their Story

Essie Steven is a ceramics artisan based in Tarras, New Zealand, deeply connected to the land and traditional craft. Her journey as a full-time artist is marked by an ecologically-minded philosophy, which includes digging her own clay from local farms whenever feasible. This commitment to authentic…

What They Make

ceramic art
reusable cups
platters
wall vases
pots
ceramic coffee mugs (with and without handles)
shot glasses
general clay art

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Wānaka Artisan Market

Central Otago·Thu 3-6

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Direct Sales

55 Main Road, Luggate 9383

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