Uku Poutiria Participants of Workshops held by Amorangi Hikuroa

Artists:
Various Artists
Dates:
August - October 25

Uku Poutiria was held off the back of Puanga/Matariki 2025, where nationally renound muddy Amorangi, ran workshops over five consecutive Sundays. Participants from novice to advance moulded, formed, shaped and decorated uku until their hearts were content.

Once complete they then took their creations to the Quarry Arts Centre, to bisque, glaze and kiln fire their works.  This often means working in shifts through the night to ensure the kiln stays up to temp (really really hot!!)

A massive shout out to the Whangarei District Council for supporting this event.

To our team at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Alicia Courtney, for driving this kaupapa and adding to the event, Uku Poutiria Exhibition, where most of the works were put on show for our community to admire and even purchase.