Deposit for a Pottery Party (private group workshop inside Katie's studio) - book your workshop date

Bookings now open for 2025

Join ceramic artist Katie Jenssen inside her studio for your very own pottery party! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, hen's do, or just want to do something fun and creative with your friends, this is a great option. These workshops are also a fun option for your next work team building exercise or corporate event. 

You can bring along drinks, a platter or even a cake. Katie will have your workshop all set up and you can relax with your friends while getting creative with clay. These workshops are designed for beginners and set in a relaxed working pottery studio.

These workshops are suitable for people aged 12+

Please read the description below before booking a date. 

By paying the $100 here you are locking in a date. Once you have booked a date Katie will get in touch to see what workshop you would like to do, how many people you have coming and what time you would like to start the workshop. You will then get an invoice for the full amount of the workshop minus your deposit. If for any reason you can no longer make the date you booked, your deposit will not be able to be refunded

What is the cost?

The workshop is a set price of $850 this covers the cost of up to 10 people to attend the workshop. Katie can host 15 people in her workshop at a time, if you have more than 10 people coming it is an extra cost of $85/ person.

Workshop options

• Boob mug making workshop (make one boob mug each) - 2.5 hours
• Creative mug making workshop (make one mug each) - 2.5 hours
  
• Christmas tree making workshop (make one small Christmas tree approx 15cm tall) - 2.5 hours
  

Workshops that incur an extra cost;

• Tiny house making workshop (make one tiny house) - $10 extra/ person - 3.5 hours
• Nesting bowl making workshop (make a set of 5 small nesting bowls) - $10 extra/ person - 2.5 hours
• Leafy plate making workshop (make 2-5 small plates using leaf impressions) - $10 extra/ person - 2.5 hours
• Planter making workshop (make one small planter and a tray) - $10 extra/ person - 2.5 hours.
• Bud vase making workshop (make a set of 3 mini vases) 2.5 hours - $10 extra/ person
• Tumbler making workshop (make a set of 2 tumblers - tumblers are small cups i.e. mugs without handles) - 2.5 hours - $10 extra/person
• Pet bowl making workshop (make one bowl for your pet) - $10 extra - 2.5 hours
  
• Candle making workshop - $10 extra/ person. Each person gets three 250ml handmade ceramic vessels to make 3 candles in. Choose from a range of fragrances to customise your soy wax candles. Katie can customise this workshop depending on if you want to learn how to make candles from your home or you just want to do a fun workshop on the day - 2 hours.

Please see the photos to get an idea of what you can make.

Glazing your work

Katie will glaze your pottery with a colour of your choice.

Please note that the tiny house making workshop only has white as a glaze option.

Where is Katie's studio?

Katie's studio is inside the Kaiapoi Mill, 35 Ranfurly Street, Kaiapoi. (20 mins north of Christchurch CBD).

FAQ

What does the workshop cost cover?

The workshop cost is all inclusive; it covers clay, glaze, firing your piece twice in the kiln, as well as tea and coffee.

If I have less than 10 people does it make the workshop cheaper?

No, these workshops are a fixed cost, you can bring up to 10 people for $850

How long does it take to get my work back after the workshop is finished?

It usually takes between 4-6 weeks. Your piece needs to fully dry, be fired two separate times in the kiln as well as being glazed. Time can also depend on where in line for the kiln your work is.

Will my pottery be food safe?

Yes, once glazed it will be foodsafe.

Can I bring my kids?

No sorry, these workshops are for people aged 12+

I've never done pottery before, are these workshops suitable for me?

Yes they are, all my workshops are designed for complete beginners.

Can I bring alcohol?

Yes you can bring alcohol and other drinks with you as well as snacks if you like. Just let Katie know and she will set up a table for you. You will also need to bring your own glasses.