Gisborne’s new gem: Studio Foon unveils classic ceramics

Nathan Foon has launched his own ceramics brand at his studio in Lowe St.

Nathan Foon is creating classic ceramics in his small pottery studio on Lowe St in the Gisborne CBD.

Bowls and stackable cups in earthy tones fill the shelves in Studio Foon, as well as some larger vases and other pieces.

He launched his ceramics brand last weekend and was still on a high after the event which he said went well.

After a lot of trial and error it was great to finally start selling his work, he said.

“I don’t want it to be trendy. I want it to be classic and modern, and to last.”

He did a wheel class with well-known Gisborne potter Seymour May four years ago but didn’t start potting seriously until about a year later.

He still visits May at his home studio and will often go to him with a problem and come away having learned a lot more.

Foon, who has a design background, has created his pieces so they can be replicated. He is hoping to get into specialist shops and likes the idea of doing events that pair his ceramics with food.

He is in the process of building a website and plans to open his studio on a Saturday from 9am to 1pm from November 23.

He will also have a stall at the first market of the season at Tatapouri on December 1.

Foon has managed Tatapouri Bay Oceanside Accommodation and cafe for the last few years and still has a kiln and studio on the site.