The Original Home Of Morris & James Pottery | Est. 1977

Made here.

Making room for more.

CLAY COLOUR CRAFT ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY

The pottery chapter has ended
The making place continues.

WHO ARE WE EXPLORE THE ESTATE

45+ years of craft A living estate, not a museum

🎈 If you need more information or a specific design, feel free to ask!From Matakana earth to an active estate for artisans, hospitality, markets and independent enterprise

Artisans & Tenants

Meet the makers, creators and businesses who call the estate home.

Café & Hospitality

Gather, taste and relax in our café and outdoor spaces.

Markets & Events

Find upcoming markets, events and community happenings.

The Estate

Explore our heritage buildings, courtyards and spaces.

From an unusual partnership to an active estate.

"The kilns have stopped, but the workshops, courtyards and spirit of practical creativity remain in use."

From 1977, Anthony Morris and Sue James built a large-scale pottery around Matakana clay, strong forms and exuberant colour. It was creative industry: practical, ambitious and recognisably New Zealand.

Commercial pottery production has ended and Anthony Morris is retired. The buildings, courtyards, kilns and accumulated character remain — now home to artisans, a café, market tenants and independent enterprise under family stewardship.

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