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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
A: Adults & 7+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
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A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, $99 - $109 per guest
(Earlybird price of $99 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $109 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $99/guest for 4+ guests)
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Relax and unwind at our ceramic painting class in Melbourne! Get inspired by our colourful studio and create a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to display in your home.Whether you’re returning to paint your own handmade pieces from a previous pottery class, or joining us for the first time, you’ll be painting on a unique, handcrafted ceramic piece — either made by you or by one of our local potters. Each item is individually made, making your experience even more special.This class is the perfect way to express your inner Picasso and paint your worries away while sipping on a glass of Prosecco You’ll be able to create something you’ll be proud of in just a few short hours!Come along with friends or enjoy a relaxing solo evening at this fun, boozy ceramic painting class in Melbourne. Kids are also welcome — we offer a glass of bubbles for adults and soft drinks (like lemon, lime & bitters) for younger guests.Please allow approximately 10 working days for glazing and kiln firing of your ceramic pieces. Once ready, your creations will be available for collection.
Upcoming dates for Ceramic Painting Workshop with Drinks
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 4:30am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
116 upcoming dates between 9 Oct 2026 and 31 Dec 2026.
Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Fri 9 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Sat 10 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Sat 10 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Tue 13 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Fri 16 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Tue 20 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Thu 22 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Fri 23 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Fri 23 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Sun 25 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 28 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 28 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Wed 28 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Thu 29 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Fri 30 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Tue 3 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Fri 6 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $109 per person
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $109 per person
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 10 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 11 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 11 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 13 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 13 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 17 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 18 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 18 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 19 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 20 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 20 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 24 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 25 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 25 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 25 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 26 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 27 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 27 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 1 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 2 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 2 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 3 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 4 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 4 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 8 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 9 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 9 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 10 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 11 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 13 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 15 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 16 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 16 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 16 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 17 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 18 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 18 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 20 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 20 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 22 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 23 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 23 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 23 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 24 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 25 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Fri 25 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 26 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sat 26 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 27 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Sun 27 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Tue 29 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 30 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood), $99 per person (early-bird)
Wed 30 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Brunswick), $99 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
One handmade bisque pottery piece to paint — either created by one of our talented local Melbourne potters or your own piece from a previous class (already fired by us)
A complimentary drink: a glass of bubbles (alcoholic) or lemon, lime & bitters (non-alcoholic)
A short introduction to ceramic painting, including tips and tricks to get you started
3/6 Duffy Street, Burwood VIC and Diana Ceramic-Brunswick, Lygon Street, Brunswick VIC
(varies by date; click the date selector to see details)
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Recent reviews of Ceramic Painting Workshop with Drinks
5/5 from Angie McGivern, attended Oct 2026: Such a fun class! Great instructor and super cute studio. Will definitely come back again
5/5 from Cindy Truong, attended Sep 2026: Lovely atmosphere, with a friendly instructor (Isabelle) who was kind enough to give me extra time to finish painting my bowl. I really enjoyed tapping into my creative side and I cannot wait to pick up my finished product in a couple of weeks!
5/5 from Darilynn Palatin, attended Aug 2026: Very fun time! Highly recommend for anybody! We really enjoyed glazing our items and are looking forward to the out come of 2 fun nights
5/5 from Elizabeth Gee, attended Aug 2026: I liked the atmosphere the most, it was calm, soothing and smelt great! It was a lot harder than I anticipated but worth it to have 2 gifts for people.
5/5 from Tammie Barrett, attended Aug 2026: Great atmosphere and fun to be creative. We felt comfortable and relaxed and had a nice time. Will definitely be back
5/5 from Alicia Hindhaugh, attended Aug 2026: Booked a pottery class for my birthday but was an added bonus to go back and paint my creations! Highly recommend X
4/5 from Jessica Iovannella, attended Aug 2026: Painted our cups Relaxed casual atmosphere. We had plenty of opportunity to chat with friends
5/5 from Mary Lam, attended Jul 2026: I returned to paint the ceramics Hubby & I made. There were some others who were there for painting as well and we all got chatty and bounced ideas off each other. It was fun! Diana showed us how to glaze after we had completed our decorations using underglaze. Looking forward to seeing the finished pieces :-)
5/5 from Rachael Booth, attended Jul 2026: Such an amazing experience! There were plenty of example pieces set out to give us ideas and see how the colours of the glaze would come up after going in the kiln. The instructor was very friendly and helpful, she made the class very comfortable. Me and my partner had a fantastic time!
5/5 from Christabelle Sun, attended Jul 2026: Diana was fantastic - she was very clear, helpful and patient with us. We had some difficulties with parking so we started late, but she kindly let us run overtime to ensure we finished our paintings and glazing. Great array of paint colours & brushes for us to use - we had a really great time, and will definitely be back again!
5/5 from Emma-Lee Cleary, attended Jun 2026: Easy guide for the painting class however one of my pieces weren’t there and weren’t in the broken box either. Only thing would be nice if they kept everyone’s bowls separate from one another and not mixed with other class dates. Teacher was nice and friendly great help.
5/5 from Emma Smith, attended Jun 2026: Super lovely staff and straightforward, easy instructions! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn.
5/5 from Annie Cvetkovic, attended Jun 2026: Great fun and instructions clear! Lots of laughter best Friday night in a long time! And I learnt that I don’t need to be perfect!
5/5 from Cate Langley, attended Jun 2026: Diana and her assistant were very friendly and kind. A very positive environment. Gently encouraging and generously accommodating- thank you
5/5 from Serina C, attended Jun 2026: Such a great idea for a friend hangout in a relaxed space! Painting the ceramics we made by ourselves made it even more special and wholesome. The instructors were very helpful and friendly, the atmosphere was calming with background music as well. Definitely would recommend and a good way to refresh on painting skills!
5/5 from Martha Arcilla, attended Jun 2026: Our teacher was so great and explain instructions really well. She was very accommodating and gives great tips. Provides enough time to paint, demonstrates next step and always check in if you need some help.
4/5 from Jasmine McLennan, attended Jun 2026: It was for a friend's birthday. There wasn't much guidance or options for colours and materials etc. The atmosphere was good but it was loud as there was also a pottery class happening at the same time. I liked having fun with my friends and being creative.
5/5 from Amy Keaney, attended May 2026: My partner and I had a date night night, we made the pottery and returned to paint it. We had a great time and our teacher was awesome! Painting and glazing the pieces was itself a great second date night. What a great location in Lygon St with all of the incredible restaurants just down the road! Everyone at Diane's was super friendly and helpful (patient) with us. This was great fun, something different and I would definitely recommend it to everyone!! And best of all we created our own souvenirs of the evening!
5/5 from Janine Shipard, attended May 2026: Had a lovely time painting the ceramics we made a few weeks ago and can't wait to see the finished product!
5/5 from Nicole Fernando, attended May 2026: Amazing class, friendly staff
5/5 from Amy Chhour, attended May 2026: I chose this class as it was freestyle, and not applying a stencile. The venue was cute and clean and Diana was lovely and gave brief instructions at the start and was available if we had any questions. It was an intimate group and we had 2 hours to spend decorating a decent sized bowl (good quality cereal bowl). They provide a drink, I'd recommend asking for some background music to create more of a vibe. A tip to save time - find your design/inspiriation ahead of time :)
5/5 from Kirsty Losionek, attended May 2026: Had a fantastic day at Diana Ceramic. Well organised, friendly and fun! Highly recommend a class.
5/5 from Larisa Edwards, attended May 2026: I took my 11yo niece for her birthday to the wheel throwing class and then for Christmas to the painting class, we had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed both classes, her work is far better than mine :)
5/5 from Manushi Dudhela, attended Apr 2026: It was a great experience, i visited again for sip and paint workshop previously i was here for the pottery making workshop and i loved creating pots and followed with painting, cant wait to see finished pots i created:)
5/5 from Ettie Humphries Abby King, attended Apr 2026: We had the best experience learning how to decorate and glaze our ceramic creations. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxing and our teacher(?Diana) very helpful. We are happy to recommend this experience to family and friends.
5/5 from Nathalie Buratto, attended Apr 2026: Paint and sip was good fun, the teacher is very knowledgeable and provides the perfect balance of being helpful and leaving you freedom to be creative.
4/5 from Leigh O'Gorman, attended Mar 2026: Great night painting Amy was fantastic the experience was wonderful thank you so much loved it
1/5 from Paris Gray, attended Mar 2026: We were extremely disappointed. The atmosphere was non existent. The drinks included one glass of cheap bubbles. For the amount you pay we would have expected to get a few drinks and maybe a small cheese platter or nibbles of some sort. The host was very meh. we felt like he just wanted us out of there as soon as possible. Very underwhelming.
5/5 from Amanda Cozyn, attended Feb 2026: Enjoyed the day with the other families. Will do it again. When I pick up my bowl
5/5 from Tara Rogers, attended Feb 2026: So much fun letting our creative juices flow. Clear explanations and Amy guided us through beautifully. Such a sense of achievement. We can’t wait to see our finished creations.
5/5 from Julie Barker, attended Feb 2026: Ceramics painting course - quite a simple activity and we look forward to seeing the results. All equipment was provided and aprons were a terrific inclusion. A little more help with under glaze colour blending ratios (pipettes) would be good. Lovely ambiance in the studio.
5/5 from Mei Thong, attended Feb 2026: My daughter and I enjoyed one-on-one time painting our creations and the teacher was happy to answer questions. This session was more about providing space and materials compared to the wheel throwing class but made a lovely follow to the whole creative process. As the only child in both sessions, my daughter benefited from more attention from the teachers both times which she really appreciated.
5/5 from Tamara Gamil, attended Feb 2026: I really enjoyed the classes. The painting class was relaxing, just the right amount of assistance offered. Would love to do it again
5/5 from Andrew Pyman, attended Jan 2026: It was a chill activity with a chill teacher! We all enjoyed being in different headspace and can’t wait to see the finished products.
5/5 from Olivia Ow, attended Jan 2026: Really enjoyed the class, just enough time to paint my pieces and good guidance from the teacher as to what works well
5/5 from Simon Eastham, attended Jan 2026: Great way to destress after a challenging week at work. Also a great way to spend time with loved ones - both adults and kids - and do something a little different.
5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Dec 2025: Relaxed venue, chill vibes.
5/5 from Ruby Taylor Sunnucks, attended Dec 2025: Very cool class! Nice vibe and good instructions.
5/5 from Nicole Fernando, attended Dec 2025: Really loved it! Had an amazing time painting the pots we made :)
5/5 from Fiona Campbell, attended Nov 2025: Really enjoying the wheel throwing and then painting our ceramic creations with my daughter. Great classes
5/5 from Veronica Lovell-Wong, attended Oct 2025: We've had fantastic nights both for the wheel throwing and the painting evenings. Beautiful surroundings, great instructors and a lovely way to spend an evening catching up with frirnds while learning something new.
5/5 from Joanne Fittock, attended Oct 2025: Everything was all set up ready to go. Lots of concentrating on painting and design. We were helped with what we needed to know to achieve a good result. Fingers crossed for the final glaze and firing. We really enjoyed the process. Thanks
5/5 from Cassandra Jade Dunn, attended Oct 2025: It is a beautiful studio, peaceful environment, friendly staff, we had a wonderful time there!
5/5 from Ash Streten, attended Sep 2025: Diana was a fantastic teacher, and the shop has a wonderful atmosphere, I can't wait to see how my painting turns out!
5/5 from Claire Dunkley, attended Sep 2025: My friend and I came mid-week and it was only the two of us, so we had a fun little private painting class. Our teacher was very lovely and we both can’t wait to do more classes. So much fun.
5/5 from Carly Robertson, attended Sep 2025: Loved the class! We painted the pottery we made at an earlier class. Teacher was very knowledgeable about how to mix the paint and getting the desirable outcomes. Very relaxing evening
5/5 from Julianne Marshall, attended Aug 2025: Great class. I loved the ambience and relaxing with drinks while painting my ceramic bowl. Looking forward to seeing ot when it comes out of the kiln!!
5/5 from Heng Liu, attended Aug 2025: the studio is close to home. my daughter spent great time over in the studio.
5/5 from Fiona Lambden, attended Aug 2025: We had a great time painting the pieces we made at the wheel throwing class. Thank you Diana Ceramic team!
5/5 from Emily Major, attended May 2025: She was an absolute gem, very helpful and had good music taste, would recommend doing this class after you make your pottery!
Founded by Diana in 2021, our cozy pottery studios have quickly become cherished community hubs for Melburnians, artists, and creatives alike.At Diana Ceramic Studio, we offer the perfect space for events that leave lasting memories, whether it's a birthday celebration or a hen party with friends.For me, Diana, this studio is the realization of a lifelong dream – a sanctuary where I can shape and reshape my love for pottery while sharing my skills and passion with others.Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned artist, our studio doors are open wide, welcoming everyone who shares a passion for clay and ceramics. Join us in this warm and inviting space, where every creation is infused with the spirit of community and creativity.