Pottery Embassy

Hello you! My name is Yasi (Yasmin). I am Based in St Arnaud and working toward delivering workshops in the surrounding communities. I create accessible, hands-on pottery experiences for adults and beginners especially in smaller communities where regular creative opportunities can be limited.

I’ve seen firsthand how many people are curious about ceramics but don’t have access to the facilities, equipment, or supportive learning environments it requires. Through my previous experience running a pottery studio and facilitating workshops, I’ve witnessed how working with clay can support wellbeing, reduce isolation, and build confidence particularly for people who don’t usually engage in the arts.

My workshops are designed as small, hands on and welcoming sessions that guide participants through the full ceramic process in a relaxed, inclusive setting. They offer practical skill development, creative expression, and meaningful social connection, while encouraging people to slow down and enjoy mindful, tactile making.

I’m also passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals. My workshops are intentionally gentle, flexible, and sensory-aware, with space for different learning styles and communication needs. Everyone is welcome, exactly as they are.

Alongside community workshops, I’m interested in helping activate areas through creative activity, offering spaces where people can come together, learn new skills, and connect through making.

By building consistent local opportunities to learn pottery, my work supports creative participation, strengthens community connection, and increases access to the arts across Tasman/Marlborough/West Coast. I hope to nurture a growing local creative culture and provide pathways for people to continue engaging creatively long after the workshops end.

Thank you for your time in reading this and I hope to see you in one of my workshops!