Carve and Sip Workshop with Cats

Carve and sip your way to a custom pottery piece in a fun, relaxing session



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests    

  $60 (Afterpay available)

Love doodling? Try it in clay! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and carve your own plate using the sgraffito technique—scratch through coloured slip to reveal cool patterns underneath.
It’s messy, satisfying, and your plate will be totally one-of-a-kind (and usable too)!
Enjoy a drink as you learn basic carving techniques in a cosy, cat-filled studio. A perfect way to unwind, get creative, and make something truly personal.
By the end of the class, your pieces will be fired, ready in 2–3 weeks for you to collect!

Upcoming dates for Carve and Sip Workshop with Cats

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 7 Oct 2026, 9:16am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 7 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:30pm
What you'll get
A unique stoneware dinner plate, designed by yourself. Ready for daily use on your dining table! Dishwasher and microwave safe.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
BYO non-alcoholic drinks.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

222 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC

Carve and Sip Workshop with Cats location
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Recent reviews of Carve and Sip Workshop with Cats

  • 5/5 from Linda Taylor, attended Oct 2026: Great relaxing class. Super cute cats. Fun and easy craft-ernoon vibes.
  • 5/5 from Chanel Cav, attended Sep 2026: Let’s be honest, we came for the kitties and they were awesome
  • 5/5 from Olivia Zhou, attended Sep 2026: The class was so calming and fun, with great music and the teacher was so nice. The activity of carving the plate was super relaxing as well, and after they get fired you end up with a beautiful plate. The cats were adorable as well, and liked jumping onto the table for pats and pictures.
  • 5/5 from Janet Chhoa, attended Aug 2026: Great relaxing class with music and cats! Teacher was present and happy to help with any questions. Cats were so cute and can tell they are very well taken care of!
  • 4/5 from Cassandra Harrison, attended Aug 2026: Fun relaxing experience. Cute cats. Easy enough, however, 1.5h not much time for a more detailed design, so be careful when designing your plate. There was not much instruction on the tools or technique. More instruction would be helpful for most people.
  • 5/5 from Faith Gelwyn, attended Jul 2026: Love, love, loved this class and would take this over a standard paint and sip class any day! The studio is beautiful and welcoming, and the cats are absolutely adorable; it's a really fun atmosphere to sit back and create in. Whilst this isn't a typical step-by-step guided class, the carving is incredibly therapeutic and enjoyable. At the start, it's a little intimidating since you can't really undo any marks, but you figure out how to roll with it and adapt your artwork to include all the little "imperfections". Nathan was always there to help out if anyone got stuck or wasn't too sure how to achieve the right shapes, and he made sure to make suggestions and improvements so our plates would come back with our designs vibrant and visible! Would definitely agree with other attendees that the "and sip" portion isn't really what you would expect since it's BYO non-alcoholic drinks, but the vibes and activity do make up for it in my opinion. Overall, this was fab and I would 100% come back and do it again.
  • 5/5 from Jenna Casey, attended Jul 2026: The class was great and was mostly do your own thing unless you need help. Had a fun time, one of us was more a artist that the other but the tools were easy to work with.
  • 5/5 from Lisa James, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely fantastic experience! It was such a welcoming environment. The kitties were adorable and added a wonderful chaotic energy to the class. 10/10 for all cat lovers. Nathan was a phenomenal teacher and this class is perfect for beginners and those who may be more experienced.
  • 5/5 from Elaine Zam, attended Jun 2026: This was a really fun and therapeutic workshop and I loved how the cats would settle next to you as your working on your design! So cute!
  • 5/5 from Ashima Tyagi, attended May 2026: FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE great teacher, great quality materials, great vibes Would recommend to everyone
  • 5/5 from Deahn Bradley, attended May 2026: Really fun class.
  • 5/5 from Kate Kemp, attended May 2026: Very relaxing
  • 5/5 from Tanya Carter, attended Apr 2026: Enjoyable class, very straightforward to create great design. And the cats are the best:)
  • 5/5 from Becky La, attended Apr 2026: The pottery carving workshop was our last activity for a Hen's party. It was incredibly relaxing and the perfect activity to wind down after an already big day. Nathan was very friendly and accommodating both before and during the class. His explanations were intentional and he let everyone focus at the right time. Highly recommend this workshop.
  • 4/5 from Silvia Bradley, attended Apr 2026: I really enjoyed the class overall and found it fun and engaging, however there are a few areas where it could be improved. A bit more interaction from the teacher would have made the experience even more enjoyable. The teacher did not introduce himself at the start, so it was unclear what his name was, and instructions were repeated several times as people arrived. It may have been better to wait until everyone had arrived before beginning the briefing. The music could also have been a little more upbeat to help create a livelier atmosphere. During the session, the teacher was absent in the back area for periods of time; one possible improvement could be for the teacher to participate more actively, demonstrating techniques and sharing ideas to better support participants. Unfortunately, my daughter accidentally broke her plate during the class and was not offered the option of a replacement. It would have been helpful to have the option of a replacement, either free or for a small additional cost. Overall, the class was enjoyable and had great potential, but with a few small changes it could be an even better experience.
  • 3/5 from Kirsty Littlejohn-Kearney, attended Apr 2026: We enjoyed the experience. The cats Kiki and Titi were super cute - even if Titi was a little “Spicy”. Had fun carving out the plate. Little disappointed that the sip part turned out to be BYO non-alcoholic drink! Maybe should change the name as it’s pretty deceiving, we actually expected something alcoholic considering the name. Can’t wait to see how our plates come out.
  • 5/5 from Patience Holmes, attended Mar 2026: The teacher was so so lovely. My friends car broke down so we both arrived about 20 minutes late and he was so understanding and gave us a run through of what to do. The cats were so adorable and near the end they jumped onto the table so we got some time to pat them. Was a really lovely experience
  • 5/5 from Madison Hodge, attended Mar 2026: Super relaxed class perfect to do with friends or a partner, really easy, I loved it. Cats were super cute too!!
  • 5/5 from Imiggin Fischer, attended Mar 2026: So much fun! The cats are adorable
  • 5/5 from Elinta Sen, attended Mar 2026: Relaxing and fun class!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Brook, attended Mar 2026: Lovely session and amazingly well behaved and cute cats. Will recommend it to others.
  • 4/5 from Georgia Sayn, attended Mar 2026: The cats were lovely and the carving was difficult but enjoyable!
  • 5/5 from Ruby Nunns, attended Feb 2026: Came with friends and it was one of our most favourite things we’ve done together! Very relaxed, artsy, can design whatever you like (everyone did something so different) and cats are an added bonus
  • 5/5 from Charlene Rantala, attended Feb 2026: the class was ready and organised for us to start carving and titi the cat was so lovely and friendly. great atmosphere and great experience
  • 5/5 from Max Zhao, attended Jan 2026: teacher was helpful and environment was organised and easy to work in
  • 5/5 from Anna Elizarova, attended Jan 2026: Class was simple and quiet. We received a few tips from the teacher at the start and then were just working on our pieces by ourselves in the company of two cute kitties. The waiting time to get your piece finished by the studio is 4-5 weeks though, which seems a bit too long but maybe it’s different depending on the time of the year. In general it’s very accommodating space! Would recommend
  • 5/5 from Nat McGill, attended Nov 2025: Our teacher was so friendly and very helpful! Loved carving the plates with the kitties around! Would definitely go again :)
  • 5/5 from Rohan Naidu, attended Nov 2025: Incredible atmosphere. Loved every second of it including the cats :)
  • 5/5 from Bree Lashford, attended Sep 2025: Our teacher was lovely, very friendly. The class was very relaxing and had a great playlist to match the vibe. The cats were my favourite!
  • 5/5 from Christina Tran, attended Sep 2025: Had a lovely time, great host (including the very cute friendly kitties!)
  • 5/5 from Lucy Dinoto, attended Sep 2025: Loved our session. A relaxing and enjoyable afternoon of creativity. A wonderful supportive environment to play & explore.
  • 5/5 from Brooke Saunders, attended Aug 2025: So much fun we really enjoyed the class. The staff were lovely and would definitely come back again
Your teacher

Blueming Pottery
Blueming Pottery

4.9 (131)

Hi, I’m Nathan – the founder of Blueming Studio, a cosy little pottery space tucked away in Camberwell. With a background in architecture and a deep love for handmade crafts, I created this studio to share the joy of slowing down and creating with your hands.
At Blueming, we believe pottery isn’t just about making something beautiful – it’s about the process, the play, and the little surprises along the way. Whether you’re painting your own mug, learning to throw on the wheel, or carving while sipping a drink, our workshops are designed to be beginner-friendly, relaxing, and fun.
Come get your hands dirty, meet our two curious studio cats, and leave with something truly your own. I can’t wait to create with you!

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