Nelson is about to host its first Clay Week, celebrating all things ceramic. It will bring together potters from around the country to share their knowledge through conversations, masterclasses and workshops thoughout the region. Attending a bunch of the workshops will be Lyttelton-based potter Sam Elise, who's keen to soak up some advice from the experienced ceramicists who'll be there. Lynn Freeman spoke to Sam, and also one of the organisers of Nelson Clay Week, Tom Baker. Tom's co-owner of both the Hot Clay Gallery and the Kiln Studio in the city. He says they decided to create something similar to Nelson Jewellery Week which started last year. The first Nelson Clay Week starts on the 1st of October and runs for 9 days.