Our Vision

Hei whakahihiri, hei whakaako me te whakanui.

To inspire, educate and celebrate.

Mirek Smíšek’s iconic beehive kilns at Te Horo were a hub of ceramic excellence for more than 40 years. We have restored his legacy by preserving the kilns, the land and buildings and becoming a unique community hub again – for future inspiration, education and celebration. There is native bush to explore, a resident potter working on site, kiln-firings, exhibitions, events and more through-out the year.

It is managed by The Mirek Smíšek Arts Trust - a charitable trust.
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The Kilns at Te Horo is an exciting visitor destination for the Kapiti Coast.