Best DIY Pottery Kits 2024

Discover the best DIY pottery kits in 2024 and turn your house into a dreamy ceramics studio! There's nothing better than making your own handmade pottery – and it's especially perfect for those quiet nights when you're looking for new things to do at home. In fact, playing with clay is so good for your wellbeing that a psychology centre in Canada has just introduced pottery as a form of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. These artisan pottery kits are an exciting way to switch off, practice a little self-care and get creative at home, regardless of whether you're looking for rainy day activities or things to do in isolation.

Learning how to build, sculpt and shape clay is one of the most engaging things to do when bored at home, but it's also incredibly therapeutic. Discovering how to make pottery has been linked to improvements in mental wellbeing and is regularly used as a form of art therapy by medical professionals, making it the perfect choice when looking for things to do at home that benefits. You'll notice a boost in your mood, increased focus and an overall sense of accomplishment after a few blissful hours of clay play!

With DIY craft kits and pottery boxes, you can master the arts of ceramic from your living room with our live-streaming classes and craft kit delivery service. We’ve handpicked some of the best pottery kits we have available for you to check out.

Introduction to Figurative Sculpting

Finding a comprehensive pottery-at-home kit has never been easier thanks to Irina from imakesculptures in Surry Hills. Irina has assembled one of our most exciting and unique craft kits for adults: a clay sculpting workshop with a focus on portraits! This craft box and the accompanying live online class will give you a thorough explanation of all the materials you’ll be using, and their uses and versatility within the discipline.

You’ll be shown the basics of sculpting techniques so you can master the fundamentals, therefore giving you more freedom as you improve with your pottery skills. Once you’ve got the hang of things, you’ll have the opportunity to build a striking multi-dimensional portrait under the guidance of your ceramicist Irina, who will be present via live stream. This craft box is perfect for anyone look for a unique pottery experience where you'll learn the impressive skill of figurative sculpting from an expert! For more creative DIYs at home, discover soy candle making kits here.

Clay Hand Building for Kids Pottery Kit

This is one of the best pottery kits for kids on offer! Combining traditional hand-building clay techniques with your little one’s imagination, Luxury Clay Experiences will enable your children how to build a magical object using traditional moulding clay. The clay is organic and toxin-free, making it a wonderful option for your little ones.

They’ll learn how to apply effective pottery tips and tricks to building a unique object that’s completely their own and, unlike other pottery kits, what they end up making is entirely up to them. Luxury Clay Designs specialises in natural, air-drying clay that doesn't require firing, making it one of the best indoor activities for kids.

A Mindful Clay Hand Building Kit

Founder of popular riverside ceramics studio, Not Yet Perfect, Lucy is now offering ceramic-enthusiasts across Australia the chance to learn clay hand-building and reap the relaxing rewards of this therapeutic process with an all-inclusive DIY pottery kit. This kit is not only perfect if you've been searching for fun indoor activities, but it also offers up a few hours of rest and rejuvenation, wherever and whenever you need it most.

You'll be able to learn basic pottery for beginners and creating some funky ceramics you can be proud of. Your pieces might not be perfect but that's the point! Her philosophy is all about leaning into imperfection, embracing the mess and accepting your mistakes – both in life and in art. After all, it’s the story behind your favourite mug that brings it to life!

DIY Polymer Clay Jewellery Kit

This one isn’t strictly a pottery course, but as far as creative craft kits for adults go, it's not to be missed! Not only does it combine the therapeutic elements of jewellery-making, but you’ll also be building your own DIY earrings out of polymer clay.

Our virtual classes cover a vast array of arts and craft genres, and this one rolls the fun of jewellery-making and pottery into one! What's more, the only things you'll have to get started are an oven and a clean surface to work on. Perfect for beginners who love to get creative at home, this craft kit is sure to appease both the jewellery-lover and the craftsperson within you.

Make Ceramics At-Home Pottery Kit

Transform a block of clay into whatever your heart desires with this at-home pottery kit! Playing with clay is the perfect activity for a Sunday afternoon or if you're searching for new date night ideas at home. In this craft box, you'll receive everything you need to get started with your own pottery creations at home, whether that be a mug, a planter or a quirky sculpture! Zen out for a few hours as you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of this tactile craft, Vogue has even plugged pottery as the next big mindfulness trend.  

The best part? Once you finish the one or two kilograms of clay provided with the DIY craft kit, all you need to go is grab some more clay of your choice from your local craft store and you're set up with the rest of the pottery tools for beginners! Say hello to your new favourite hobby and goodbye to your endless of search of things to do when bored. 

DIY Clay Hand-Building Pottery Kit

Covering all the basics, this pottery kit will show you how to get the most out of learning how to make pottery without using a wheel! You’ll learn how to effectively shape and mould clay, how to smoothen it out effectively, how to join clay pieces together to create larger and more intricate pieces to enjoy. These craft kits for adults are also suitable for slightly older kids and teens who are interested in learning the finer points of pottery, or looking to expand on skills they may already have. 

DIY Marbled Mug Craft Box

The only thing better than an at-home pottery kit? One that empowers you to make your own mug, of course! While pottery classes are fun, the best part about them is coming home with a useful vessel that you can use every day (providing it's been fired, of course). With this hands-on craft kit, you'll discover how to make your own unique mug and paint it with a beautiful, marble-like pattern. You'll get everything you need to build your mug and to apply the colourants to your wet piece, prior to firing.

Make a Clay Planter Pottery Kit

In need of fun indoor activities and things to do in isolation? In this live streaming class, you will make a clay hanging planter using either air-drying clay or natural clay! You will create a little clay hanger with beautiful textures and colours, learn how to build a pot, how to paint the clay while it is still fresh and how to play with a variety of shapes. You'll then make some beads to decorate and hang the planter. You'll also learn how to weave a little macrame hanger to take your DIY pot from zero to hero! This DIY pottery kit is ideal as a gift for a loved one who wants to add a bit of a green touch to their interior.