Intro to Coiling workshop with Stanley Austin

Explore coiling techniques in this day long hands-on workshop led by Auckland based artist Stanley Austin.

Book in to shape coils with brick-red clay, learning to join and build tall into a 40cm sculptural form while learning about proportion and design fundamentals.  Beginners welcome.

Stanley Austin is a ceramic sculptor who explores environmental and social consciousness as themes within his work. He crafts abstract forms which he defines as non‑conformist, meditations on spirit, society, and ecology.

Stanley’s formative art training was in Northland, studying at Northland Polytechnic, gaining a Bachelor of Applied Arts in 2007.

Currently residing in the Henderson Valley, Auckland, he has recently produced the body of work, exhibited as ‘Reflections’ in the Yvonne Rust Gallery between 5 and 28 February 2026.

This workshop is an extension of these artworks, an ode to one of his mentors Yvonne Rust, and his connection to the Quarry Art Centre.

Clay and tools provided. Bisque firing of your work is included within this workshop booking.

Please follow the guidance of your tutor and understanding of kiln firing size.

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Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map