Make Your Own 2 Piece Bowls Workshop | September
NZ$115.00
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Create your own 2 piece bowl at Pottery Embassy.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll hand-build two complementary bowls inspired by the indented, organic shape shown in the photo. We’ll guide you through creating the same style of soft indentations around the bowls, while still allowing the natural marks of your hands to make your set completely unique.
You’ll receive:
350g of clay for your larger bowl
250g of clay for your smaller bowl
Together, the two pieces make a gorgeous little bowls are perfect for olives, nuts, dips, crackers, tapas, condiments, or your favourite shared snacks.
Using intuitive pinch-pot and hand-forming techniques, you’ll learn how to shape the clay entirely by hand before adding the distinctive indentations that give these bowls their character.
No pottery wheel is used, and absolutely no previous pottery experience is required.
Who This Workshop Is For
Complete beginners wanting an approachable introduction to hand-building.
Anyone who loves handmade, organic-style tableware.
Friends, couples, or solo makers looking for a creative weekend activity.
Adults and youth aged 10+.
Anyone wanting to create a functional ceramic set they can actually use at home.
What’s Included & Pricing
Each participant receives:
350g of clay to create one larger bowl.
250g of clay to create one smaller bowl.
Step-by-step guidance to create the organic indented bowl design shown in the photo.
Full use of studio hand-building tools.
Clear glazing
Two kiln firings.
Your finished, food-safe two-piece bowls to take home.
Because each bowl is formed by hand, slight differences in shape, indentation, texture and size are part of the beauty of the finished pieces.
The Process & Timeline
The 2-Hour Workshop
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so you have time to settle in.
You’ll be guided through the pinch-pot and hand-building process before learning how to create the characteristic indentations around each piece. We’ll then refine the rims, surfaces and overall shape so the two bowls work beautifully together as a set.
The final few minutes of the workshop are spent wiping down our tools and work surfaces to maintain a clean, safe and dust-free studio.
Drying & Firing
Approximately 6–8 weeks
Your bowls will be left to dry naturally in the studio. Clay drying cannot be rushed without increasing the risk of cracking, and periods of rain or high regional humidity can extend the drying time.
Once completely dry, your pieces receive their first bisque firing. They are then finished with a commercial clear glaze and returned to the kiln for their final high-temperature glaze firing.
The clear glaze allows the natural character of the clay and all those beautiful handmade details to remain visible while creating a practical, food-safe surface.
Notification & Collection
We’ll contact you by email or text as soon as your finished bowls is out of the kiln and ready for collection.
If you live outside the region or are unable to collect your pottery, shipping can be arranged for an additional cost.
Important Class Details
Health & Safety: Please review our standard Health and Safety Guidelines before attending your workshop.
What's Included?
This is a one-off hand-building workshop, so everything you need is provided. No clay, tools or pottery equipment required—just bring yourself!
Your workshop includes:
Clay for your chosen project.
Step-by-step hand-building tuition.
Use of all studio tools and equipment.
Aprons and cleaning equipment.
Professional bisque firing, clear glazing and final glaze firing.
Your finished, food-safe ceramic piece(s).
What Do I Need to Bring?
Nothing special! We recommend a water bottle, comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on, and closed-toe shoes. Please tie back long hair.
Clay usually washes easily from clothing, but avoid wearing your favourites. Pottery Embassy cannot take responsibility for damaged or stained clothing.
Do I Need Short Nails?
Short nails are recommended but not essential. Longer nails can leave marks in soft clay, but hand-building is forgiving and your tutor can show you ways to work around them.
Cleaning & Studio Guidelines
We'll spend a few minutes at the end of the workshop wiping down our tools and workspaces to help maintain a clean, low-dust studio.
Please:
Arrive 5–10 minutes early.
Follow your tutor's instructions.
Keep phones silent during demonstrations.
Treat studio tools and other people's pottery with care.
Do not bring additional guests unless pre-approved or booked into the workshop.
Your pottery stays at the studio after class for drying, glazing and firing, so you don't need to transport wet pottery home.
What if My Pottery Cracks or Breaks?
Pottery is beautifully unpredictable. Despite careful making and handling, pieces can occasionally crack, warp or behave unexpectedly during drying or firing.
Pottery Embassy takes every reasonable care with your work, but we cannot guarantee every piece will survive the ceramic process. Refunds, credits or replacements cannot be provided for pieces affected during drying, glazing or firing.
These little variations and surprises are simply part of creating handmade ceramics.
When Can I Collect My Pottery?
Finished pottery generally takes 6–8 weeks.
Your piece must completely dry before receiving its first bisque firing. Pottery Embassy will then apply a clear glazebefore completing the final glaze firing.
Rain and high humidity can sometimes extend drying times, so please allow a little flexibility.
We'll contact you by email or text when your pottery is ready.
Please collect your finished work within one month of notification, as studio storage is limited. Uncollected pottery may eventually be recycled or donated.
Shipping can be arranged at an additional cost if you're unable to collect.
Cancellations & Transfers
Workshop spaces are limited and your place is reserved specifically for you.
Cancellations: A refund is available if we can fill your place. If we cannot fill it, a 20% administration fee applies.
Transfers: Requests are considered case-by-case and are subject to availability.
Please contact Pottery Embassy as early as possible if your plans change.
Want to Make More?
Loved getting your hands into clay? You can continue your pottery journey through another Pottery Embassy hand-building workshop or one of our longer pottery courses.
But for this workshop, there's nothing to buy and nothing to prepare.
Just turn up, get your hands into some clay and enjoy creating something uniquely yours.
If you can’t afford to pay for the workshop in full upfront, you’re welcome to pay it off weekly. Full payment must be completed prior to the class starting.
Message me to arrange banking details and a payment plan that works for you at 0226911883