Pottery and Sip Class - Make Pinch Pots in Melbourne

Beginners' social pottery session, step by step. Learn how to craft your own trinket pots and jewellery holders.


Paint With Me
Paint With Me
4.8 (172)

2 hours Location Northcote Class size 1 to 45 (public classes), 5 to 50   $70 - $85 (Earlybird price of $70 applies if you book into a public session 5+ days ahead) (Afterpay available)

Looking for a relaxed pottery class in Northcote that is beginner-friendly, social, and genuinely hands-on? Our Pinch Pots Pottery and Sip class at Paint With Me is a warm and welcoming clay session where you can slow down, get creative, and make something beautiful with your own hands.
We’ll guide you step by step through the basics of pinch pot pottery, so you can shape clay with confidence even if you have never worked with it before. This is a great class for adults, friends, couples, solo creatives, and small groups who want a fun and easy creative outing. It is also suitable for many NDIS participants looking for a calm, supported, and accessible creative experience.
Paint With Me is an award-winning creativity school in Northcote, with fine arts qualified teachers, over 8, 600 students served, and more than 1, 900 classes delivered. Our approach is all about the process, not the result, so you can relax and enjoy making without pressure to be perfect. We are a female-founded studio that supports six local female artists, and our space is designed to feel inspiring, inclusive, and comfortable.
This class is perfect if you want a beginner pottery experience with a sip-friendly social vibe. You can bring your own food and drinks, settle in with friends, and enjoy a creative session that feels easy, friendly, and fun. If you are after a hands-on pottery class with clay, conversation, and a good atmosphere, this is a lovely choice.

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Upcoming dates for Pottery and Sip Class - Make Pinch Pots in Melbourne

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 24 Oct 2026, 12:54am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

21 upcoming dates between 6 Nov 2026 and 19 May 2027.

  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 23 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 1 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 13 Jan 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Fri 29 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 3 Feb 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 12 Feb 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 24 Feb 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 26 Feb 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Fri 12 Mar 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 17 Mar 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 26 Mar 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Wed 7 Apr 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Wed 28 Apr 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Wed 19 May 2027, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
  • Step-by-step guidance from an experienced teacher
  • All clay and materials needed for the session
  • A beginner-friendly pinch pot pottery experience
  • A relaxed, social studio environment
  • Supportive teaching in a welcoming Northcote studio
  • Access to a creative space with original studio-artist work on display
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
No experience needed
NDIS-accessible and support workers are welcome
If you are unsure whether this class is the right fit, message us through ClassBento
What to bring
Nothing required; everything is provided
BYO food and drinks are welcome
Guests can also choose checkout add-ons where available, such as grazing boards, chocolates, wine or champagne.
Suitable for

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

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


FAQ

Do I need pottery experience to join?
No. This class is designed for beginners and we guide you step by step through the whole process.
What will we make in the class?
You will make a pinch pot using clay and hand-building techniques, with room to add your own simple details and style.
Is this a good class for a social outing?
Yes. It is a relaxed, sip-friendly session that works well for friends, couples, and small groups who want something creative and fun.
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Is the class suitable for NDIS participants?
Yes, many NDIS participants enjoy this kind of calm, hands-on creative experience. If you are unsure, message us through ClassBento and we can help you decide if it is a good fit.
What should I bring?
Nothing is required. Everything you need is provided, and you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Location

Paint With Me, High Street, Northcote VIC

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Northcote, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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25, 000 bookings. 1800+ reviews. Kidsbook Outstanding Provider Award winner for kids art education, and ranked most affordable high quality creative workshops in Melbourne.
And we’re just getting started ‍
Paint With Me has been Melbourne's Favourite Art School for over 6 years! OPEN 7 DAYS ALL YEAR to paint, party, and play!
We're leading the way at the top of every workshop booking platform in Australia with art activity variety, with the most diverse classes for all things creative and crafty.
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Paint With Me in Northcote is one studio. Yep. Just one. We travel all across Victoria for collaborations with wineries, estates, historical trusts, parks, and community orgs for seasonal special events and private parties.
Our corporate team building, onsite / offsite events, and creative workshops are regularly held for businesses and companies big and small - Like local pizzerias, or Swinburne University! Our events scale perfectly to fit project needs.
A labour of love, the studio is owned by Eloise Nouvelle, a Melbourne landscape painter and arts business mentor. She’s an exhibiting member of the Victorian Artist’s Society, and connects young artists with important organisations. Working alongside StreetSmart, WAYSS, and schools across Melbourne, Paint With Me is more than just a paint and sip studio. We’re leaders and creators of change. Our commitment to fairness, encouragement, mental health awareness, community engagement, and safety make us a strong community partner in Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, and Fitzroy.
Working hard every day, Eloise has built Paint With Me through genuine, financially accessible events that make you think like an artist (even after a few glasses…)
Our loyal and talented team of local artists are always in the studio windows painting our own pieces, which are on display in the 2 spacious studio rooms.
Competitive? Not around here thanks! All of the artists put effort into building each other’s practice, reputation, and networks in Melbourne arts.
Eloise is a self taught pro arts entrepreneur making impactful waves across our famous inner north arts culture. As a leader with something to say, she gives personalised support, professional opportunities, and professional mentoring to all the artists in the studio.
Paint With Me is here to educate and empower emerging artists, no matter your experience.
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Top rated art classes make us a highly regarded provider for painting, drawing, and creative fun in Melbourne; and awarded a position as “the anchor” of inner north Melbourne’s creative culture.
We host private paint parties for adults and kids, hens and corporate, and more. You were born creative so let’s celebrate with it!!
Paint With Me is not a corporation. Community, education, and access comes first. We hold doors open and protect community spaces and small businesses. Contact us to run your own workshops on our space.
We teach art classes for kids, adults, families, NDIS participants, & seniors.
Inclusive academic art classes designed by seasoned experts in painting, drawing, digital art, and more!
WE OFFER
○Casual Classes & Intensive Programs for all skill levels in painting, drawing, design, floral art, 3D printed minis, and art history.
○Private Parties for adults, kids, businesses, & more
○Pop up parties, corporate events & team building. We can travel to you for a party!
○After school & weekend kids classes
○Creative school holiday programs
○Private lessons: In-home & online
○Gallery/studio hire for hosting YOUR workshops
○Market days, fundraiser support & community events
○Paid work experience placements & industry mentorship
○Subsidised fees & accessible rates alongside our NDIS funded workshops
Sliding scale ticketing always available. Donations for community fundraisers always available.

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