Freestyle hand building pottery session
Join Debbie at The Clay Station for a relaxed, hands-on pottery session. Beginner-friendly hand-building, make whatever you imagine
What’s Included:
- Up to 2 hours of ssession time
- 500g of clay
- Use of tools, stamps, lace & cutters
- Choice of underglazes for decorating
- Bisque and glaze firing of your finished piece
Just bring your ideas and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy (aprons welcome too!)—I’ll guide you along the way to help bring your creation to life.
How It Works
Arrival
Come to the supper room a few minutes before. Havng an idea of what you want to make can be helpful so check out my instagram page or pinterest for inspo. Once you’re settled, I’ll hand you your clay and walk you through the process.
Create Your Piece
This is your time to explore! Use pinching, coiling, or slab-building techniques to form your piece. You’ll also have access to my collection of tools, stamps, lace, and cutters to add textures and patterns.
Paint with Underglaze
Before your session ends, you can paint your piece with underglaze colours to add detail and personality. This will be a one-off session, so you’ll leave the rest to me.
What Happens Next
Drying
Your piece will be set aside to dry thoroughly. This is essential to prevent cracking or breakage during firing.
Bisque Firing
Once fully dry, your creation is fired at around 1064°C (cone 4) for its first firing. This process takes about 24 hours.
Clear Glaze
After the bisque firing, I apply a clear, food-safe glaze by hand. This adds shine and enhances your colours.
Glaze Firing
Your piece then goes back into the kiln for a second firing at around 1220°C (cone 6), which takes approximately 30 hours.
Collection
When your ceramic piece is finished (typically 3–4 weeks, sometimes sooner), I’ll arrange delivery.
Important Info
- All bookings are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled, due to limited space and high demand.
- Private group sessions are available—please contact Debbie on 027 433 2720to discuss options.
Join Debbie at The Clay Station for a relaxed, hands-on pottery session. Beginner-friendly hand-building, make whatever you imagine
What’s Included:
- Up to 2 hours of ssession time
- 500g of clay
- Use of tools, stamps, lace & cutters
- Choice of underglazes for decorating
- Bisque and glaze firing of your finished piece
Just bring your ideas and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy (aprons welcome too!)—I’ll guide you along the way to help bring your creation to life.
How It Works
Arrival
Come to the supper room a few minutes before. Havng an idea of what you want to make can be helpful so check out my instagram page or pinterest for inspo. Once you’re settled, I’ll hand you your clay and walk you through the process.
Create Your Piece
This is your time to explore! Use pinching, coiling, or slab-building techniques to form your piece. You’ll also have access to my collection of tools, stamps, lace, and cutters to add textures and patterns.
Paint with Underglaze
Before your session ends, you can paint your piece with underglaze colours to add detail and personality. This will be a one-off session, so you’ll leave the rest to me.
What Happens Next
Drying
Your piece will be set aside to dry thoroughly. This is essential to prevent cracking or breakage during firing.
Bisque Firing
Once fully dry, your creation is fired at around 1064°C (cone 4) for its first firing. This process takes about 24 hours.
Clear Glaze
After the bisque firing, I apply a clear, food-safe glaze by hand. This adds shine and enhances your colours.
Glaze Firing
Your piece then goes back into the kiln for a second firing at around 1220°C (cone 6), which takes approximately 30 hours.
Collection
When your ceramic piece is finished (typically 3–4 weeks, sometimes sooner), I’ll arrange delivery.
Important Info
- All bookings are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled, due to limited space and high demand.
- Private group sessions are available—please contact Debbie on 027 433 2720to discuss options.
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In-person
Refund Policy
Location
Fiordland Community Events Centre
22 Luxmore Drive
#20 Te Anau, Southland Region 9600
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