
Pottery Hand building
Date
Saturday, 28 March 2026
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Saturday, 28 March 2026
Venue:
MAI Workspace, 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai, 0505
Maximum Participants
6
Age restrictions
14+
About the Course
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’s included:
– 1kg of Speckled stoneware clay
– Shared tools & guidance
– Glazing & firing of your finished pieces
🎨 What you’ll create:
Choose your focus—mug, vase, tumbler, or trinket dishes—and shape it by hand using simple, beginner-friendly techniques. Hand building is super flexible and a great way to explore your creativity—no pottery wheel required.
⏰ Time: 2.5 hours
📍 Location: Mangawhai Artists Gallery, 45 Moir Street
👩🎨 Ages: 14 and up
🧼 Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron.
🕐 Your finished piece will be ready for pick-up approx. 5 weeks after the workshop – I’ll email you when they’re ready.
✨ Please note: Pottery is a beautiful but delicate craft. While I take every care
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Your Instructor
Lael Read
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
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