Earth Art NZ Pottery makes wheel-thrown pottery in Richmond Heights, Taupō, and each mug is decorated with a small hand-sculpted New Zealand bird, mammal or flower. The clay is 100% locally sourced, and no two of the native birds are the same. The range includes native bird mugs, bee cups, bowls and honey pots, customised pet bowls, and garden art such as bird feeders, bird baths and garden critters. The bird feeders and baths are designed to keep birds safe from cats. Some of the native bird designs are made to showcase endangered species and to help fund their recovery. Special orders can be arranged on request through the website contact form.
Customers say the bee mugs and cups are beautifully made, and that pieces are used every day in the house and garden. One buyer says a cup was made for them with a takeaway lid, which they loved, and another says the potter was lovely to meet in person at a market. The potter has been making pottery for more than 30 years and says the process of turning clay into a cup or bowl still excites them.