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DIY Clay Hanging Planter

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Learn how to make clay hanging planter with a macrame hanger

imakesculptures

4.7 (118)

3k followers

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75 mins

1 to 10 (public dates), 1 to 50 (private) (private events)

$79 - $109 ($109 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $99 for 4+ guests, $89 for 10+ guests, $79 for 20+ guests)

How it works

Book or Request your preferred time

We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. We ship nationwide.

Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.

What you'll do

In need of fun indoor activities? In this live streaming class, you will make a clay hanging planter of your choice! Based on the photos of my planters shown here, you will create a little clay hanger with beautiful textures and colours.

You will learn how to build a pot, how to paint clay while it is still fresh, and how to play with textures and shapes. Then we will make some beads to decorate and to help us hang the planter.

You will decide how you want to hang it, learn how to make the holes and how to weave a little macrame hanger. You'll also learn how to make drainage holes if needed.

Lastly, you will learn how to preserve your hanging planter to make it long-lasting so that you can plant a succulent in it ( or any other plant of your choice).

Craft box is filled with goodies that you get to keep for your next project too. It is always a good idea to get in touch and advise your teacher what is your shape/texture/colour preference prior to craft box shipping. This is a complex class and we can customise it to you.

On booking, you can choose between air drying clay or natural clay.

Air drying clay: Air drying clay's advantage is that no firing is necessary and you get to see the final result straight away. It gets quite solid and can hold fruits and knick knacks. Disadvantage is that it will never be as sturdy and resilient as kiln fired clay and also can not be glazed, but acrylic painted. Can be water-resistant if sealed with a commercial water sealant. That means that you can use it to plant the plant into it only if you cover it with a waterproof varnish. Not suitable for functional ware.

*All of the planters shown are made out of natural clay, double-fired and glazed.

Both options are wonderful and creative endlessly fun projects and I promise you won't be disappointed whichever you choose!

Please note: This class does not include soil and plants.

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Add-on available for this class

Swap natural ( kiln fired) clay for professional grade Air drying Clay + non- firing glaze ($15)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Knowledge required

No skills required, everyone welcome.

What you'll get in your craft kit

Clay, ready to use 600- 700g
Decorative paint and/or decorative pigment and/or speckles to add to clay (5-10ml)
Plastic sheet to spread your clay slab over
Rope (cotton 3 cm cord) for macrame
Small balloon
Two wooden tools
one small size brush
wooden ring and /or wooden beads for your hanging rope

What you'll need

Flat working surface, and a cup of water
Kitchen rolling pin or any cilinder tube
The following are all optional - any water-based paints that you might have at home. I will put in some paint and speckles that I have available in the studio at the time of booking.
Any textures; perhaps leaves or anything you may prefer, I love natural patterns

Suitable for

This Box and Live class is great for individuals and couples as well as for virtual team building activities at home.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or Xmas gift.

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Your teacher

imakesculptures

4.7 (118)

3k followers

Hi, I'm Irina.

I like to introduce myself as a sculptor, although I'm engaged in different art disciplines too. I have never had another profession, nor have I wanted one. I fell in love with three-dimensional art at a very early age which came to me naturally, as I was born in a family of artists. It was the world I've grown up in, a measure of value around me.

I have graduated from Fine Arts, majoring in Sculpture, and with a bit of luck, I had a chance to work internationally and gain great experience in different industries and media. Cooperating with professionals from other creative fields has perfectioned my skills and broadened the views of my artistic expression.

I have tried to gather all the projects I am engaged in on this website, showcase it, sell and teach my art. Always open for the new projects with fellow creatives, just get in touch.

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Quentin Leroy • Oct 2021

This was a great workshop! The pace was good, the teacher was patient and the outcome is fantastic!

Yuliia Allen • Sep 2021

Thank you so much! We had a great time and tried something new!

Jennifer Xu • Sep 2021

Really awesome experience! The instructor was patient and made the overall project very fun

Jacinta Simcox • Sep 2021

Relaxed session and great introduction to using clay. Enjoyed the experience and on line availibity

Lauren Sargeant • Sep 2021

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I loved this class. I am really happy with what I've created and can't wait to make more planters. I liked how Irina taught a variety of techniques so we could choose what we wanted our finished planter to look like.

Mary Condos • Jul 2021

Irina hosted our Mum's virtual birthday party with a private DIY Clay Hanging Planter.

Whilst it was online, we felt as though the class ran really smoothly and had a great experience.

Irina was patient with us and took the time to explain each step.

100% would recommend this class!

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Molly Woodhouse • Jun 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Such a great class, well taught, with great tips and demonstrations with a beautiful finished product. Thank you!

Francesco Grande • Nov 2020

Lovely 1:1 experience with a kind and patient teacher. Would highly recommend this as a gift or even experience for yourself!

Joshua Nowiczewski • Sep 2020

Was extremely good. I still felt that the class could have been 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Angie Connell • Aug 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended

It was a great way to spend a hour during lock down :) and got a quirky little pot to hang on too as well!