Ceramic Painting Experience: Clay Soirée

Come and paint a beautiful handmade ceramic piece!



2 hours Experience size 6 to 50 guests       $85

Choose your piece

Choose Your Piece

Pick from a curated shelf of handmade bisque-ware from cups to bowls and plates and more.


Apply the underglazes

Apply the Underglazes

Dive into our colour bar and try your hand at painting, layering, and decorating your piece.


Off to the kiln

Off to the Kiln

Leave your finished creation with us—we’ll fire and clear-glaze it to bring the colours to life.


Looking for a creative and enjoyable activity in Melbourne? Join our ceramic painting activity and take some time decorating a unique ceramic piece, hand-thrown right here by our ceramicists at Mayfield Street Studios.
Our friendly teacher will guide you through some basic techniques, then you're off to explore! Bring a friend and a bottle to share, sit back, relax, create something special, and leave feeling better than when you arrived.
This workshop is perfect for celebrating a hen party, birthday, or team-building event.
Join us at our bright, airy studio on Mayfield Street, Melbourne's newest arts precinct. Several pottery activities take place simultaneously, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere.
SUNDAYS are available by private request only.
Please note:
  • Your finished pieces will be ready to collect a minimum of four weeks after the workshop. If shipping is required, please let our team know during the class. If you have not heard from us, it is your responsibility to contact us regarding your work.
  • Ceramics can be unpredictable in the final firing. If your work fails in the final firing and is unusable we will give you the full value of this class as a gift voucher to any class at Mayfield Street.
What you'll get
  • Handmade ceramic piece/ each week is new and unique!
  • Food, microwave and oven safe..!
  • Glazes, tools, decorative techniques, and firing of your piece, which will be ready for collection after a minimum of four weeks!
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Knowledge required
None! No matter your experience, this is a fun and inclusive class!
What to bring
  • Lots of energy and positivity!
  • BYO food, drinks and alcohol! Water is always on hand but feel free to bring something along if you think you will need it! We do not have kitchen facilities to preheat food. But we will provide glassware and ice! And we now have kitchen facilities for you to store your food in advance.
Location

2 Mayfield Street, Abbotsford VIC

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Recent reviews of Ceramic Painting Experience: Clay Soirée

  • 5/5 from Zhen Liu, attended Jun 2026: Ceramic painting was super fun! A very chill and fun experience where I could focus on painting for the entire 2 hours, I really enjoyed it. The materials were good, lots of bisque fired forms to choose from (I chose a heart-shaped bowl!), paint colours are comprehensive too.
  • 5/5 from Danielle Baker, attended May 2026: A really nice accomodating place, our instructor was so friendly and made us feel welcome
  • 5/5 from Elissa Agostino, attended May 2026: We did the clay soirée painting session for my birthday with Emma and it was soooo much fun!!!! Emma was very chill and so helpful whenever we needed anything at all!!!! Definitely recommend and great value for the price of the class :))
  • 5/5 from Emma Murphy, attended Apr 2026: Such lovely staff, pretty studio and a good selection of pottery and colours to pick from.
  • 5/5 from Lizzie Hoult, attended Apr 2026: This class was sooo relaxing! Such chill vibes and really easy to get the hang of. Would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Methmie Herath, attended Apr 2026: We had a great time at this session- we had a table right near a fireplace so it was nice and cosy on a rainy day! Emma and Ben were super friendly and gave clear instructions. Loved that they came in and checked in on us every so often but were able to go at our own pace and enjoy. Overall, it was just a great atmosphere being able to have a drink and chat whilst getting a bit creative!
  • 5/5 from Emily Hunt, attended Apr 2026: Class was amazing. Emma was so kind and very helpful. My mum and I really enjoyed it
  • 5/5 from Christine Dao, attended Apr 2026: I came to Mayfield Studio for a ceramic painting session with mum and we loved it! There was a wide variety of ceramic shapes to choose from (bowls, mugs, etc.) and we were given 2 hours to work on this. The staff was very lovely, actively guiding us through the process and looking for different coloured glazes for us. It was overall a great experience and I can't wait for our final products.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Morison, attended Mar 2026: It was awesome. The teacher was lovely and the class was self paced.
  • 5/5 from Ellie Crofts, attended Mar 2026: Super relaxing and lovely handmade pieces to choose from. The BYO is great too. Will be back :)
  • 5/5 from Mitch Semmens, attended Feb 2026: Great class, lots of fun! Good environment, good vibe Lots of options to choose from
  • 5/5 from Emily Grimmond, attended Feb 2026: My partner took me here for my birthday and it was so much fun! There's quite a few different clay options to paint, not just a standard mug which I like. The instructor Emma was really thorough explaining the process. The whole studio has such nice vibes and we didn't feel rushed at all. The studio dog Soakie is so an absolutely precious girl! 10/10 fun day with cool people!
  • 5/5 from Jessica Walters, attended Feb 2026: wonderful, relaxing, fun experience. Great date day highly recommend. Thank you to the team Jess
  • 5/5 from Ishani B, attended Jan 2026: Absolutely loved this session and will be back! Lovely staff and super accomodating when asked for supplies and bench space. Thank you so much Mayfield Studios!
  • 5/5 from Tong Cai, attended Jan 2026: Had the best experience, Emma was super nice and helpful in guiding us through our painting class :)
  • 5/5 from Kanyarat Jasa, attended Jan 2026: I went with my friend and we really loved it. Such a chill and relaxing experience that helped us slow down and focus. The staff were very friendly, explained everything clearly, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Isabelle Agius, attended Jan 2026: helpful teacher, range of paint colours, good variety of pottery to paint. overall very positive experience!
  • 5/5 from Anthony Clancy, attended Dec 2025: Emma was such a great host and teacher. Our teenage girls thought this was the best experience as they had success drawing and painting. Highly recommend!!
  • 5/5 from Natalee Kerr, attended Dec 2025: Emma our teacher was amazing! So funny and just a great vibe. Gave easy instructions to follow along and it was a fun class.
  • 5/5 from Belinda Wilson, attended Nov 2025: Such a beautiful space, they made it so fun and were really relaxed. Would highly recommend this experience!
  • 5/5 from Bridget Renehan, attended Nov 2025: So good! We’ll be back
  • 5/5 from Misha Wilson, attended Nov 2025: The class was very enjoyable! It was largely self guided since you chose your own design but it was so freeing and fun! The teacher was also very kind and helpful with getting the paints if we needed.
  • 5/5 from Tara Papotto, attended Nov 2025: Lots of free time to paint
  • 5/5 from Marcella Wright, attended Nov 2025: The teacher was lovely and felt very welcomed. Super accommodating to questions and queries. A very calm yet lively atmosphere whilst painting our ceramics. The time flew
  • 5/5 from Tona Salfate, attended Oct 2025: I've been here twice, first time someone organised it for girlies gatherings (grandchildren 16yo to grandma), second time I had organise it for a bday day, this activity is so much fun catered to men and women at all ages. You can be a minimalistic to extra creative xx love that we can bring out wine and nibbles to top up the night! The artist assistant were great too, they were helpful offering some techniques advice then leave us to our own accord. We recommend this to everyone!
  • 5/5 from Natarsha Rappos, attended Oct 2025: We had a group of 7 for a birthday activity! We all had so much fun painting the pottery pieces. Liv, our teacher, was ver helpful and approachable. The studio is very cute and had everything that was needed! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be back/recommend to others!!
  • 5/5 from Georgia Reed, attended Oct 2025: Had the most amazing class with Emma! Could not recommend this place more.
  • 5/5 from Hoa Nguyen, attended Oct 2025: We had such a wonderful hens party at Mayfield! Emma and Sarah were absolutely lovely and made the ceramic painting session so much fun. We couldn’t recommend them more!
  • 5/5 from Hannah Kim, attended Oct 2025: Our instructor was friendly and kind We really loved the venue with the large window
  • 4/5 from Rose Liang, attended Oct 2025: Feels a bit basic. Not much teaching involved. I’m painting on my own most of the time.
  • 5/5 from Valentina Correa, attended Sep 2025: Very cute studio and very relaxing
  • 5/5 from Kev Lavery, attended Sep 2025: Loved it - such a beautiful space to make stuff in and just a delightful class. Everyone was stoked with the pieces they made (which all seemed so amazing given our limited experience)
  • 5/5 from Lina Robertson, attended Aug 2025: Did a private class for my birthday and it was the best idea ever!! Emma went above and beyond for all of us and we have the most incredible time. Highly highly recommend!! ️
  • 5/5 from Tori Hanley, attended Jul 2025: Great class! The instructor was super helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. It was such a fun and relaxing activity - perfect for a catch-up with friends. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Debbie Dodd, attended Jul 2025: Enjoyed the class. Everything was explained clearly and all the equipment was easily accessible. It was an enjoyable session.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Kennedy, attended Jul 2025: Such a fun experience to do with loved ones! Our teacher was incredible and she made us all super comfortable!! Highly recommend this activity
  • 5/5 from Madaleine, attended Jul 2025: This was such a fun class, it was a bundle of fun. I received this as a gift from my sister-in-law. I had the greatest time ever. The staff were amazing and so fun. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us comfortable. If you get the chance. I highly recommend you come here; it is a great experience and a warm and inviting environment.
  • 5/5 from Jodi Nguyen, attended Jul 2025: 10/10!!! I had an amazing afternoon there with my best friend as a newbie in clay painting. Our teacher, Emma, was exceptional: funny, supportive, and welcoming. The studio had a relaxed atmosphere, filled with laughter, such a great place for a healing session. The materials provided were of high quality, offering a variety of designs for clay pots, dishes, and bowls, along with a wide range of colours. I would definitely recommend this experience to others! ^^
  • 5/5 from Mikayla Pereira, attended Jun 2025: Came here for my 20th birthday with my girls for some pottery painting! We had the best time, the space is so cute and cozy and Emma was a dream and has some great stories too! We will definitely be back x
  • 5/5 from Michael Benjamin, attended Jun 2025: Such a great class! The teacher was such an amazing cheerleader, very friendly and helpful. Nice way to spend an afternoon
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Dunne, attended May 2025: Amazing private booking. Our teacher was very knowledgeable, attentive and provided great guidance to our great. Fantastic venue and activity for a Hens booking.
  • 5/5 from Anna Iwanuch, attended May 2025: Such an amazing time and so relaxing. Loved it snd would 100% go back.
  • 5/5 from Meg O'Connor, attended May 2025: Great class with a lovely instructor!!! Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Maria Barreto, attended Apr 2025: It was very very nice. We had a great time there. You have plenty of options to decorate.
  • 5/5 from Aimee Mravljak, attended Apr 2025: This class was so fun, and great vibes too! Emma was super knowledgable and really supportive through the whole process! This was for my partner for his 30th birthday and he loved it! I painted a bowl to resemble Ponyo's ramen bowl from the Studio Ghibli film Ponyo and Emma was great at helping me pick the best colours and how many coats of paint to use to acheive the desired outcome. Can't wait to pick it up once its glazed and fired! Thank you for an awesome experience and for your expertise, Emma!
  • 5/5 from Annabel Hosking, attended Apr 2025: The teacher was very helpful and created a nice atmosphere. The different options of things to paint were good. We did the ceramic plate painting and really liked our teacher.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Bakker, attended Apr 2025: What a lovely way to spend my Hens activity with friends! Our pottery painting session had a great calm atmosphere, good explanations of the required info and the space to be creative and chat with my group. They all loved it! Thank you for the day and we are super excited to pick up our pieces
  • 5/5 from Livinia Le, attended Mar 2025: Great friendly teaching staff, very welcoming and thorough. We did the ceramic painting and it was very easy to navigate and we were able to do our own thing.
  • 5/5 from Sam Hay, attended Mar 2025: The staff were super kind and helpful and all of the relevant materials were provided. We are to go back and do it again
  • 5/5 from Heidi Froelich, attended Mar 2025: This class is great if you are happy to be left to your own devices, and I am. We were given clear instructions, got to choose our ceramic piece, had plenty of paint to choose from and Liv was close by if we needed any help. A great way to spend a couple of hours with my daughters who gave me the class for my birthday. Can't wait to pick up my finished piece.
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Mayfield Studios

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Two siblings, Sally and Michael, restored a mid century warehouse in Abbotsford to create a ceramics studio, wood workshop and boutique cinema and invited anyone and everyone to share the space! Emma the studio manager and the whole family helps out, inviting people to share in creating a creative and inclusive experience for anyone who needs 20 seconds of inspiration to fuel their day.
“We had this idea to create a place where we could do the things we like doing, and then we thought … hey, maybe other people would like some space to do something they like too…”

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