Freestyle in studio pottery session Queenstown NZ

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Freestyle Pottery Session at The Clay Station

Come and join me (Debbie) at The Clay Station for a relaxed, hands-on pottery session where creativity is the focus! Whether you're a total beginner or have played with clay before, this freestyle hand-building session gives you the chance to make whatever your imagination inspires.

What’s Included:

  • Up to 2 hours of studio time

  • 500g of clay

  • Use of tools, stamps, lace & cutters

  • Choice of underglazes for decorating

  • Bisque and glaze firing of your finished piece

Just bring your ideas and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy (aprons welcome too!)—I’ll guide you along the way to help bring your creation to life.


How It Works

Arrival

Enter through the side door—I’ll be there to welcome you. Take a moment to explore the studio and get inspired by work others have created. Once you’re settled, I’ll hand you your clay and walk you through the process.

Create Your Piece

This is your time to explore! Use pinching, coiling, or slab-building techniques to form your piece. You’ll also have access to my collection of tools, stamps, lace, and cutters to add textures and patterns.

Paint with Underglaze

Before your session ends, you can paint your piece with underglaze colours to add detail and personality. This will be a one-off session, so you’ll leave the rest to me.


What Happens Next

Drying

Your piece will be set aside to dry thoroughly. This is essential to prevent cracking or breakage during firing. Drying can take longer in cooler months.

Bisque Firing

Once fully dry, your creation is fired at around 1064°C (cone 4) for its first firing. This process takes about 24 hours.

Clear Glaze

After the bisque firing, I apply a clear, food-safe glaze by hand. This adds shine and enhances your colours.

Glaze Firing

Your piece then goes back into the kiln for a second firing at around 1220°C (cone 6), which takes approximately 30 hours.


Collection or Shipping

When your ceramic piece is finished (typically 3–4 weeks, sometimes sooner), I’ll text you to arrange pickup.
Visiting from out of town? No problem—we can post your finished piece to you for an extra cost.


Important Info

  • All bookings are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled, due to limited space and high demand.

  • Private group sessions are available—please contact Debbie on 027 433 2720 to discuss options.

  • If you’d like to use more than 500g of clay, extra clay is available for a small additional fee.


Want to try something creative, calming, and just a little bit messy? Book a session at The Clay Station and see where your hands (and imagination) take you.

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I do my very best to ensure your creations make it through the process safely, but pottery can be unpredictable—things may crack, glaze unexpectedly, or even break in the kiln. While I handle each piece with care, I can’t guarantee perfect results every time.