"We wouldn't want another flood too quickly, though - maybe another 30 years down the track."
The show, organised by Mr Kale and committee member Diane Fazzini, is crammed full of varied works by society members.
"It's all work made over the past two years. Normally it's work made that year, but because of the floods, some of the works were made last year or the year before," Ms Fazzini said.
Joining the exhibition is guest potter Bruce Walford from Palmerston North, whose works include variations on a boat theme - from waka to elaborate house boats - and bowls and vases with unusual lustres.
The ceramic work is enhanced by quilts on the gallery walls, many of which were made by members of the Potters' Society.
"We usually have paintings alongside the exhibition, but this year some of our members who are also quilters made quilts," Mr Kale said.
The exhibition runs till July 16, and most works in the exhibition are for sale.