Pottery | Handmade Ceramics

I enjoy forming one-off objects out of clay, exploring the endless pottery techniques that can be employed for artistic expression. Being a keen tramper my work draws a lot of inspiration from the natural world - its colours, textures and atmosphere's. Here is a small selection of my work. 
Yellow and brown oval of skyline
Horizons Vase. (200mm h)
Blue and burnt red vase
Dot Pattern Vase. (150mm h)
Beige vase with fungi attached
Fungi Crackle Bowl. (145mm w)
Multi-coloured curvy bowl
Nerikomi Floating Bowl. (170mm h)
2 orange and white pots
Agate Vases. (185mm h | 145mm h)​
Green teapot and cup - japanese style
Green Tea Teapot. (130mm)
Large red bowl with yellow rim
Christmas Bowl. (100mm h)
Brown vase with geometric pattern
Geometric Vase. (230mm h)
Wide bottle shaped vase - reds and blues
Bottle Vase. (140mm h)
Realistic apple made of ceramic
Apple. (80mm h)
Stone like pillar with detailed embossing
Kells Pillar. (350mm h)
Guernsey can made of ceramic
Guernsey Can. (185mm h)
If you would like to follow my creative journey you can find me on instagram at
la.marq.pottery

Children's Picture Books

New Zealand made picture books to delight the children in your life.
Authored and Illustrated by Lana Marquand

Mice like to ride bikes

Explore what Mice like to do on their bikes with this read aloud children's story.
Free colouring page - Mice

Ducks to water

Journey with a New Zealand family of ducks as they overcome obstacles to reach water. 
Free colouring page - Ducks
Purchase books at 
​TheBestLittleBookStore.nz

About

Lana Marquand

I'm a creative crafter exploring artistic expressions mainly in pottery and children's books. My influences and inspiration comes from faith in God, the complexity and beauty of nature and the talent of the art masters. I enjoy connecting with the pottery and art community and sharing the creative journey. My favourite thing to do when not creating, is exploring the natural beauty of the bush, mountains and beaches of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Artistic Development

EXHIBITIONS
  • Ceramics New Zealand 61 National Exhibition (Pah Homestead, Auckland, 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Jan 2026)
  • WSP members Exhibitions (Artspost Galleries, 2024, 2025)
  • A celebration of ceramic arts students (Artspost Galleries, 2021)
  • 10 year anniversary Exhibition (David Lloyd Gallery, 2018)

EDUCATION
  • Level 5 and 6 Ceramics, New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Otago Polytechnic - 2021 to 2024)
  • Diploma of Computer Graphic Design (Natcoll Design Technology - 2005)
  • Art Education 2 & 3, Studio Art, Learning and Teaching Art (Waikato University - 2000 to 2002)

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