Started by Royce & Trudi McGlashen in 1980, McGlashen Pottery is now owned by Josh Jones and Coral Denize.
Same studio, same materials, same designs, same quality.
Us and our team work hard to uphold the legacy of McGlashen Pottery and the 60 years of experience that have gone into building the business you know and love while striving to add our own touches with a flair of new energy and refreshed curiosity in the world of clay.
Featured Product
Check out one of our most popular designs: the cockle bowl
Cockle Shell Bowl
One of the earlier designs from Royce's shell range, this is a fan-favourite. It's one of the best bowls to buy as a true table setting (part of a dinner set). It's the perfect soup bowl, with a deep rounded shape, it complements traditional table sets nicely while allowing the texture and shell details to stand out.
Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 18.5 cm x 7.5 cm (L x W x H)
All of our pottery is hand crafted by us in Brightwater, New Zealand, just down the road from Nelson. This product is microwave and dishwasher safe.
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What's your glaze flavour?
We have a range of core dinnerware glazes, each bringing their style and aura to the dinner table. What's your favourite?
We have Ripple, Matte Black, Speckle, and Black & White - keep an eye out for new glazes as we expand our dinnerware and table ranges.
FAQs
Can I add a note to my order?
To add a note to your order, go to your Cart (if you're in the Checkout, go back to your Cart). Alternatively, flick us an email or message at any time.
How much is freight?
Shipping rates vary depending on delivery zone, go to checkout for exact pricing.
What type of clay do you use?
Our clay is a white firing stoneware, made from extremely fine ball milled materials. It is pug-milled on site in Brightwater to remove air and compact the particles further - this means our wares can be produced in lighter weights without losing tensile strength.
Once fired, our clay has very low absorption and low thermal shock properties, making it safe for dishwashers, microwaves, and is robust in home & commercial kitchen settings.
Our production processes ensure that only minimal amounts of water are added to the original filtered clay, meaning our clay fires more consistently and reduces variation in sizing and other defects. Our glaze colours are also manufactured specifically for our specific clay, designed to avoid glaze defects such as crazing.
What is your returns policy?
If there is a manufacturing defect that appears soon after purchase then we will replace or refund as per the CGA. We do not offer change of mind returns.
Returns are individually considered on a case by case basis, please get in touch to discuss if this applies to your purchase.
Do you allow onsite pickup?
Absolutely, if the product is in stock then you can choose pickup instead of delivery.
Is there anything in the gallery that isn't on the website?
Yes there is! Everything on the website is available to purchase from our gallery onsite in Brightwater just outside Nelson, and we also have one-off pieces from Royce and other artists found only in the gallery. Come check it out!
Is Royce still involved with the pottery?
Royce will continue to make pottery and paint, and these iconic artworks will be available to purchase in the gallery. He is also keeping a mindful eye on Josh and Coral as we continue the legacy of his production wares.
Can I buy from overseas?
Yes, but we do need to work out the freight on a case by case basis - except for Australia! If you are outside NZ or Australia, just get in touch with us with the address and what you would like to purchase and we will set up a custom link for you to complete your purchase.