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Pottery Hand building workshops

Date

Saturday, 21 February 2026

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

Venue:

MAI Workspace, 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai, 0505

Time

3:00 PM - 5:30PM

Duration

2.5 Hours

Price

From $99

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Maximum Participants

6

Age restrictions

14+

About the Course

The Perfect Centrepiece
In this 2-hour hand-building workshop, you’ll create a beautiful ceramic platter with matching condiment bowls, perfect as a center piece or for everyday use.
👐 What you’ll learn:
– Slab building techniques for forming your platter
– Pinch pot method for shaping your bowls
– Decorative touches like carving and stamping

Pottery Hand Building Workshop
In this 2.5-hour session, you’ll learn the basics of hand building and create your own ceramic piece from scratch. We’ll focus on one main item (like a mug, tumbler or vase), and you’re welcome to use any leftover clay to make something extra with my guidance.
👐 What you’ll learn:
– Hand building techniques
– Pinch pot and coil methods
– Decorative touches like carving and stamping

What's Included 

Everything you need

What to Bring

Just yourself and your creativity

Your Instructor

Lael Read

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Hi, I’m Lael – a potter based in beautiful Mangawhai, Northland. I’ve been working with clay since 2019, using a mix of wheel throwing and hand-building techniques to create functional and expressive pieces.

Pottery is my passion, and teaching is where it truly comes alive. I love sharing this craft with others—whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your skills, my classes are welcoming, relaxed, and hands-on.

Come get your hands muddy and experience the joy of creating somet

Lael Read

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