Paul Laird Ceramics

Paul Laird is a second generation potter and ceramic artist. Many of you may recognise Paul's contemporary and often abstract sculptural ceramic works from the Craft Habitat, now working from his home studio at 7 Grenville Terrace, in Nelson, New Zealand (see contact page for "getting there" instructions).
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NELSON WATERFRONT ACCOMMODATION HAPPENINGS:
Newly created is our stylish studio/hillside retreat catering for artists and arts followers or sunseekers for accommodation in Nelson. Visit our Luxury apartment accommodation with seaviews in Nelson City to view and book your holiday apartment. With stunning 360 degree views over the turquoise seas of the Nelson Harbor and the distant mountains beyond, for you to enjoy our paradise in comfortable modern private surrounds.
Not just for artists, the accommodation provides you with an ideal location to relax and refresh yourselves. You'll find the secluded self contained luxury studio provides you with tranquility and inspiration when you need it. For those who are wanting a hands on experience, Paul can give you private classes unleashing the secret of his 30 years as both potter and teacher. Read more about your stunning self contained waterfront holiday apartment accommodation here.

Paul migrated to Nelson from England with his family in 1959.
They set up Waimea Pottery in 1964 and Paul was trained in handcraft production pottery 1973 as part of an apprenticeship scheme.

In the hey days of the 70s
Paul ended up managing & running the workshop with about 15 potters and assistants. Since then Paul's work has evolved moving away from domestic ware and more into contemporary and often abstract sculptural ceramics.

Commissions are welcome
and the idea at end of it extends Paul's imagination and helps his clients see more firmly what they want. Paul enjoys communication and views different perspective.
"It forces you to look very differently at your own work which is healthy".

Please feel free to browse through the gallery of Paul's ceramic art works
and contact him direct to order or commission your own piece. Please bear in mind that these pieces are one off originals and that each unique piece may vary in size and differentiation on a theme. If you have something specific in mind Paul welcomes your contact to discuss your requirements further.

Paul welcomes your contact e-mail to discuss your Nelson Accommodation requirements further.