Nestled among the apple orchards of Oratia, West Auckland, Shaw Road Ceramics was founded in 2018 by ceramicist and sculptor Melissa Hastings. With a background in film and theatre design, Melissa’s creative path took a new direction after relocating to the west coast of Tāmaki Makaurau, where her deepening connection to nature led her into the world of environmental arts.

Working from Shed 27, Melissa creates functional stoneware and sculptural vessels that reflect both her reverence for the natural world and her love of modernist design. Her pieces are characterised by soft, earthy tones and thoughtful, architectural forms - designed to bring beauty and calm into everyday life.