- Opens
- 16 November 2026
- Closes
- 2 May 2027
Kiln-dred Spirits
Ceramics from the Civic Art Collection

The opening of Ashburton’s former library building provided the genesis for what is today a notable number of ceramic works held within the Civic Art Collection of Ashburton District Council.
Detail of: Steve James, Vase, 1983, ceramic. ADC/2018/28
Kiln-dred Spirits showcases ceramic works collected over the years, including examples of work from notable ceramic artists, including Doreen Blumhardt and Len Castle, alongside well-regarded practitioners from the local area such as Steve James and Pat Currie.
- Exhibition Hours:
- Open Daily: 10am–4pm
- Free Entry



