Ceramics from the
Southern Alps…
Handmade with love from Nelson, New Zealand
Arête Earthware: A New Zealand Pottery Studio
Hi, I’m Erica, the maker behind Arête Earthware. I began working with clay in 2016 and have been lucky enough to be mentored and supported by some of the best potter’s in Wanaka’s growing Ceramics Community. In 2022, I moved to the top of the South and now call sunny Nelson home.
My inspiration comes directly from the geological wonders that surround me: Soaring mountains rising straight up from turquoise glacial lakes, endless rolling hills of golden tussocks, complex beech forests, glacial carved valleys. I’m forever inspired by mother nature’s intricate color palettes and diverse textures so it comes as no surprise that these are the same colors and textures that influence my work.
After a short hiatus due to moving the studio from Wanaka to Nelson, I have resumed production in my home studio. My work is made as collections and is released for purchase online every 3-4 months. To learn more about my practice, click here.
Outside of playing with clay, I spend most of my free time roaming the hills and exploring New Zealand’s endless backcountry. As an American born flatlander, I’m in constant awe of the area I get to call home and love spending as much time running, hiking, biking and climbing through the unique terrain of the Southern Alps.
I work from my home studio in Nelson, New Zeaalnd. I welcome visitors with appointments and all work can be viewed or collected in the studio or in town. For questions and comments, drop me a note here.
New Zealand Pottery Inspired by the Southern Alps
