Claire Preen

Born in London, Claire first came to NZ as a backpacker on her OE. She settled in Auckland and for many years worked in book and magazine publishing as an editor, designer and illustrator. In 2019, needing a change, she enrolled on the NZ Diploma in Arts & Design (Ceramics) at Auckland Studio Potters having never so much as thrown a pot. She still doesn’t throw pots, preferring instead to sculpt which has become her passion. Since finishing the diploma, Claire’s sculptures have featured in many selected exhibitions including Fire & Clay in Auckland, Uku Clay Ceramics Awards in Hawkes Bay, Waiclay Ceramics Awards in Hamilton and Quarry Ceramics Awards in Whangarei where Claire’s piece ‘Not Forgetting’ won the 2023 premier award. 

Please enquire by emailing jane@palmprints.co.nz

17/2/25 A photoshoot to come but in the meantime a lot of these pieces have sold.

17/2/25 A photoshoot to come but in the meantime a lot of these pieces have sold.

CP001 Barking dogs, each 9cm long x 7 cm high, $85

CP001 Barking dogs, each 9cm long x 7 cm high, $85

CP002 Bluie, 9cm high x 5cm wide, $125

CP002 Bluie, 9cm high x 5cm wide, $125

CP003 Billy Bronze 10cm high x 6cm wide, $125

CP003 Billy Bronze 10cm high x 6cm wide, $125

CP004 Three Foxes each 11cm high x 10cm long, $275, set of 3

CP004 Three Foxes each 11cm high x 10cm long, $275, set of 3

CP005 Little Bear 19cm high x 10cm wide, $250

CP005 Little Bear 19cm high x 10cm wide, $250

CP006 Little Man 8cm high x 10cm deep, $145

CP006 Little Man 8cm high x 10cm deep, $145