Stories
Frank Carpay at Crown Lynn
Frank Carpay, best known for his textile design work, embodies a period in Crown Lynn’s history of experimentation with modern artware.
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Talanoa: Catherine and Tala
Talanoa with mother and daughter duo, Tala and Catherine, about Tala’s time at Crown Lynn Potteries.
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Matariki Whetū Workshop
Discover What’s On Matariki Whetū Workshop Thursday July 3rd, 10-11am. Create your own air-dry clay Matariki Whetū (star) to take home! We are hosting…
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The Holding Collection
Over the last year, our team has been working on a major collection management project – processing our ‘holding’ collection.
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Video: Siapo Workshop
Pacific design at Crown Lynn with Amanda Stowers and Doron Semu.
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Sione Tavo Manukia
Sione Tavo Manukia was an influential figure amongst the Tongan community in New Lynn. He moved to Aotearoa in 1970, working for a couple…
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Ringi Ngakuru
Ringi Ngakuru worked at Crown Lynn Potteries for over thirty years. She oversaw the fettling (removal of marks) and handle departments, and was one…
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The Handle Room
Crown Lynn’s handle room was a hive of activity. During the 1960s, teacups were one of Crown Lynn’s best-selling items – with 14,000 produced…
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Shape Catalogues
This Crown Lynn shape catalogue, titled ‘Mould Museum Illustrations’ was donated to the museum by Bruce Yallop.
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Pacific Design at Crown Lynn
A fantastic way to see the influence of Pacific and Māori communities on Crown Lynn is through the objects produced in the factory.
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