Chris Weaver is a New Zealand ceramic artist internationally renowned for his contemporary tableware and design innovation.
10am-4pm Sunday 22nd September – The Supper Room, 98 Bailey Street – Clunes
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Chris Weaver began his career as a professional ceramicist following the completion of his Diploma of Fine and Applied Arts in 1975 and a Certificate in Ceramics from Otago Polytechnic in 1976. The following year he built a kiln and studio near Hokitika.
Chris produces a range of domestic ware which is instantly recognisable for its strong, simple uncluttered form and emphasis on function. Items such as his grandmother’s pressing iron have inspired the sculptural quality displayed in his work.
He uses white high-firing clay body sections which are wheel thrown and then altered by hand and assembled. The work often has additions of heart rimu handles.
Chris has exhibited throughout New Zealand and his work has won several prestigious awards. He is represented in many public collections. Chris is visiting Australia as a guest judge at the 2019 Clunes Ceramic Award. Creative Clunes Inc, in partnership with the Clunes Ceramics Award Team are hosting a workshop and demonstration with Chris Weaver. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This workshop is a rare opportunity to observe Chris making and discussing his unique and outstanding work.