Workshops

Ready to discover the magic of pottery? Join our beginner-friendly Introduction to Wheel Throwing workshop in Paparoa, where you’ll learn the basics of centering, pulling, and shaping clay on the potter’s wheel. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy!

Details:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Group Size: Limited to 4 participants for plenty of one-on-one attention
• Inclusions: All clay (2.5kg per person), tools, wheels provided. Optional add-on: Firing and glazing for your favorite piece(s) at $10–$25 extra (ready in 3–4 weeks).
• Location: Magpie Art studio/264B Pahi Rd, RD1 Paparoa 0571
• Who It’s For: Beginners aged 14+, perfect for learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing.
• Price: NZ$85 per person (book now to secure your spot!)

What You’ll Do:

• Day 1 (9am to 12noon Saturday, 3 hours): Learn to throw consistent mug bodies/cylinders, center clay properly, and start pulling basic handles. Use your 2.5kg of quality clay to create 3–4 mug forms.
• Day 2 (9am to 12noon Sunday, 3 hours): Trim and refine your mugs, attach handles securely, add personal touches (stamps, textures), and glaze your favorites. We’ll handle bisque + glaze firings—pick up your finished mugs in 3–4 weeks!

Details:

• Duration: 2 sessions (9am to 12noon Saturday+ Sunday), 3 hours each
• Group Size: Limited to 4 participants for hands-on coaching
• Inclusions: 2.5kg clay per person, tools, wheels, aprons, all firings/glazes for 3–4 completed mugs
• Location: @ Magpie Art Studio 264B Pahi Rd, RD1 Paparoa 0571
• Who It’s For: Beginners to intermediate (some wheel experience helpful but not required—I’ll guide you through)
• Price: NZ$195 per person (secure your spot—book both days together!)

Ready to throw beautiful, functional bowls you’ll reach for every day? This focused workshop dives into creating rounded forms—perfect for cereal bowls, soup bowls, or your own serving pieces. Build on any wheel experience (or jump in after our intro) and end up with a set of handmade bowls with real personality.

What You’ll Do:

• Day 1 (9am – 12noon Saturday, 3 hours): Focus on centering, opening wide, pulling smooth curved walls, and shaping classic bowl profiles. Use your 2.5kg of quality clay to throw 3-5 bowl forms (play with sizes and styles!).
• Day 2 (9am – 12noon Sunday, 3 hours): Trim foot rings for balance, refine rims/curves, add textures, stamps, or simple decorations, and glaze your favorites. We’ll handle bisque + glaze firings—pick up your finished bowls in 3–4 weeks!

Details:

• Duration: 2 sessions (9am -12noon Saturday + Sunday), 3 hours each
• Group Size: Limited to 4 participants for hands-on, personalized guidance
• Inclusions: 2.5kg clay per person, tools, wheels, aprons, all firings/glazes for 3-5 completed bowls
• Location: @ Magpie art studio, 264b Pahi Rd, RD1 Paparoa 0571
• Who It’s For: Beginners with a touch of wheel confidence (or straight from intro) to intermediate—ideal for home cooks, foodies, or anyone wanting cozy, custom tableware
• Price: NZ$195 per person (both days included—secure your spot today!)