Pottery Embassy
Hello! I’m Yasmin (Yasi), founder of Pottery Embassy, a pottery studio based in Blenheim CBD at Shop 11/1 Market Street.
Pottery Embassy was created to be a welcoming and creative space where people can slow down, learn pottery, and experience the joy of making with clay. From beginner wheel throwing classes and handbuilding workshops to paint-your-own ceramics and community events, the studio is designed to make pottery approachable for everyone.
Originally based in St Arnaud, I’ve spent a year and a half running pottery workshops throughout local and surrounding communities, particularly in smaller towns where creative opportunities can sometimes be limited. Through teaching and working with clay, I’ve seen how powerful pottery can be in helping people reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and create meaningful connections with others.
At Pottery Embassy, workshops are relaxed, beginner-friendly, and focused on enjoying the process just as much as the finished piece. Whether someone is trying pottery for the very first time or continuing their creative journey, my goal is to create a supportive and inspiring environment where people feel comfortable exploring creativity at their own pace.
Alongside studio classes, I remain passionate about bringing pottery experiences into community spaces across Marlborough, Tasman, and surrounding regions, helping make ceramics more accessible to a wider community.
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about Pottery Embassy.I’d love to welcome you into the studio sometime, so please feel free to pop by and say hello when you’re in the area.
Workshops and Classes
Perfect for absolute beginners - no pottery experience needed!
Throwing Consistent Forms
This 4-week pottery wheel course is designed for students wanting to improve consistency, control, and confidence on the wheel through focused repetition and guided practice.
Handbuilding is a relaxing and creative pottery technique where pieces are shaped by hand without using a pottery wheel.
What does a pottery journey brings?
A pottery journey is more than simply learning how to make ceramics — it’s an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with creativity, and experience the satisfaction of creating something by hand. Working with clay teaches patience, problem solving, and resilience. Over time, pottery can build confidence, encourage mindfulness, and create a sense of calm through repetition and focus. Each piece becomes part of the learning process, showing growth, progress, and personal expression along the way.
Pottery also creates connection — with ourselves, with others, and with the creative community around us. Whether you are throwing your very first bowl or refining your technique years later, the process of making with clay offers space to learn, reflect, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something meaningful with your hands.
Instagram @pottery.embassy
Please note that my current focus is on teaching.
I still create pieces, but on a limited, made-to-order basis. Wait times may be longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding.
Pottery Embassy
Location
Shop 11/1 Market Street, CDB, Blenheim
Studio Hours
Mondays 11am- 4pm (Studio Time)
Tuesdays 11am-4pm (Studio Time)
Wednesday 11 - 4pm (Studio Time)
Saturday 10am-3pm
Times are by appointment only & can happen anytime- they do not reflect these hours. Please contact us for more information
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