Phoenix Ceramics Limited was established in 1996 by Jo Luping from her home basement in Karori, Wellington. Over the years the business has grown and the need for more space prompted a move to a much larger warehouse studio in Newtown, Wellington. Phoenix tiles are all 100% handmade and handpainted by our small but dedicated team, everyone is hands on - from making, painting, loading kilns or packaging orders ready for dispatch. Phoenix Ceramics sells to over 100 retail outlets throughout New Zealand including Museums, Galleries and Design Stores.
 
 

 

 

JO LUPING

Jo made her first tile while studying at the Otago Polytechnic School of Art. After graduating from there she completed a B.A. in Film and Design at Victoria University.

Jo established Phoenix Ceramics in 1996 whilst working as a photographer. Jo is the chief designer for Phoenix Ceramics and is also in charge of tea, coffee and sales.

In her spare time Jo likes to make documentary films, paint, renovate a rundown "bungalow" and make the world a better place for the children.

  

TODD GARNHAM

Todd Garnham is an experienced screenprinter and signwriter who has completed courses in graphic art and spent 2 years exhibiting in the Academy of Fine Arts.

He has specialised in paint effects, glass painting and sculpture. He is currently exploring jewellery making in particular paua necklaces.

One of Todd's tile designs is available in our range at present - The Jetson.

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JANINE STEELE

Janine manages the workshop, administration, website development and Phoenix promotional material.

Her experience gained through mothering three wonderful and talented children (they get that from their mother) provides her with the necessary skills to boss everyone else around.

 

  

ANDREI OVERWEEL

Andrei is the latest member to join the Phoenix team. He has studied ceramics at the Otago Polytechnic School of Art.

He works part time at Phoenix whilst continuing to paint in oils and develop his career as an artist. His work is influenced by his travels through China.

For more details on Andrei's paintings please visit www.wishbones.co.nz.