Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board

Make a DIY Serving Board with your own fingerprints imprinted into your ceramic piece



2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 4 to 14

  $100 - $119 ($119 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $100/guest for 4+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Looking for fun things to do in Melbourne with friends?Join Diana Ceraimc's hand-building workshop in Melbourne and learn the skills to make your own personalised ceramic serving board!
In this workshop, you will make a serving platter and two small bowls, perfect for hosting a family or friend gathering in your home! This is a great introduction to hand-building with clay and is just enough time to gain an understanding of the material and get you hooked onto the calming craft.
You will be guided through two methods of hand-building with clay by a friendly expert. You'll learn the slab building technique to make your platter and then learn the pinch technique to make your very own serving bowls.
Whether you're looking for fun hens party ideas or team building activities, this relaxing and creative hand-building workshop will leave you feeling confident you will have your own signature serving plater and bowls!- You can come back for painting to our sip & paint class with 40% discount (you need to purchase the voucher on the day in our studio Painting Class Policy
Returning customers who wish to receive the discounted rate must make payment directly at the studio.
No additional vouchers, coupons, promotions, or discount codes can be used in conjunction with the discounted painting class offer.
Painting classes are already discounted by 40%; therefore, no further discounts apply.
All painting class vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash, credit, or another service.
By purchasing a painting class voucher, customers agree to these terms and conditions.

Upcoming dates for Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 2:03am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

12 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 23 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick)
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood)
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick)
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm (Burwood)
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick)
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood)
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm (Burwood)
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Brunswick)
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm (Burwood)
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Brunswick)
  • Wed 23 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm (Burwood)
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All the pottery making materials and equipment to work with
  • Your serving board set to take home.
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly workshop.
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.

Location

Diana Ceramic-Brunswick, Lygon Street, Brunswick VIC and 3/6 Duffy Street, Burwood VIC (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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Recent reviews of Hand Building Workshop: Serving Board

  • 5/5 from Amy Loone, attended Sep 2026: Held my 40th bday celebration here. we had a blast. Dianna was exceptional and very friendly and funny. cant wait to return to paint my pieces.
  • 5/5 from Ash Wamsteker, attended Aug 2025: The class was fantastic. We really enjoyed it, it was a relaxing experience with hands on help but a lot of encouragement and space to be creative. We would love to come again.
  • 5/5 from Angeline Sim, attended Apr 2025: It was a fun day out to celebrate my friend's birthday. I gave her this as a gift, and it turned out to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Diana was amazing. The session offers great value, letting you create three items, including glazing. I highly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Adrian Spinazzola, attended Feb 2025: We had a lovely time at our serving board class with Diana! As first time clay users it was great covering off basics with her guidance, and we were able to enjoy our design process and have some laughs along the way!
  • 4/5 from Kayla Fulmer, attended Feb 2025: Very informative and fun! Can’t wait to see how our pieces turn out.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: I had an amazing time at the ceramic serving board workshop! We crafted a beautiful serving platter and two pinch pots, and the experience was both fun and fulfilling. The instructors were fantastic, guiding us through each step with expertise and encouragement. The materials and tools provided were excellent, making it easy to create pieces that turned out beautifully. I left with unique, handmade ceramics that are perfect for entertaining and display. Highly recommend this workshop for anyone looking to explore their creativity and take home something truly special!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: We had such a good experience today making our own pottery. Diana was soo lovely and attentive she made our experience so much fun
  • 4/5 from Kairoonisa Hope, attended Aug 2024: The pottery class was an anniversary gift from my husband. The teacher was informative and knowledgeable. The venue was spacious, creatively decorated and well equipped. We were provided with all the materials required to make pottery. We learnt about the clay, how to handle it and the process when taking the pottery to the finished product. The class was good value as we got individual attention. I liked working with my hands and moulding the clay into the products.
  • 4/5 from Ebony Weibgen, attended Jul 2024: I attended this class with my Mum, we enjoyed the flexibility of the class and venue very much. Resources were simple and easy to use, thorough explanations provided. Good value for money, looking forward to bringing home our finished products :)
  • 5/5 from Susan Marinis, attended Jun 2024: My girlfriends and I really enjoyed the class and our teacher Diana was lovely. She very patient and explained what to do very clearly. We loved it, and look forward to doing another class in the future. I highly recommend Diana Ceramics
  • 5/5 from Natalie Curl, attended May 2024: Diana ran a fun class where she taught a few easy techniques to make some cute handmade clay pieces. I had a good night with my friends and I'm excited to see the finished product!
  • 5/5 from Emily Chen, attended Apr 2024: Thank you Diana for a lovely clay experience. My partner and I were lucky the class had just the two of us so it felt really personalised and we really enjoyed Diana’s step by step hands on instructions. Will definitely consider the other workshop Diana has in future.
  • 5/5 from Annette Dark, attended Mar 2024: Fun morning playing with clay. Diana was super informative and very helpful. Would definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Caitlin Wheatley, attended Mar 2024: Booked a class for a small group of girls to celebrate our friends wedding, was a beautiful morning with a funny and kind instructor. Can't wait to pick up our ceramics and see how they look!
  • 5/5 from Kasturi Naik, attended Jan 2024: I booked a class for my husband and me for our anniversary and we both loved it. I love art/crafts anyway, but I was so pleased to see my husband enjoy it too. Diana is amazing and we managed to learn a lot in a short time. We had a really good time and I am glad that we chose this class. We will surely try her other classes in the future. FYI, this was my husband's first attempt at molding clay and he did an amazing job, all thanks to Diana ️
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Gray, attended Dec 2023: So much fun. A perfect amount of time to learn new techniques and design your items. The class was small and intimate and the teacher aka Diana was super. I'd love to go back. Recommend 10/10
  • 5/5 from Cherry Stojanovic, attended Oct 2023: Diana was so friendly and fun, we had a great day creating wonderful unique pieces with the ladies in our family. Can’t wait to try something else, thanks Diana!
  • 5/5 from Heather Kennedy, attended Sep 2023: So relaxing! Made some beautiful pieces and the teacher was so fun! Loved it and will be back! :) :)
  • 5/5 from Tanya Johnson, attended Aug 2023: We had a wonderful time and were impressed with what we created, as well as having some basic skills to keep growing our ability further. It was a fun process and a great way to celebrate our birthdays together.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Downing, attended Aug 2023: The teacher was very knowledgeable, bubbly, helpful and creative. She was able to provide ideas on what could be made.
  • 5/5 from Jasmine Bedwell, attended Jul 2023: I had a great experience hand building at the Brunswick location! Diana made the class so much fun with her positive personality and her knowledge and experience. I can’t wait to book for another class!
  • 5/5 from Jeremy Bamford, attended May 2023: Awesome experience, a great team building exercise! The whole class was well structured from start to end, Diana was very helpful and guided everyone through to ensure everyone had something cool to take home. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Emily Genio, attended Apr 2023: Venue was lovely, teacher was very friendly and helpful. It was a lovely day out with my beautiful sister
  • 5/5 from Anthony Lo, attended Feb 2023: A fun class with lots of laughs. Can't wait to pick up our creations.
  • 5/5 from Thea Kamvissis, attended Dec 2022: Fabulous way to spend Sunday morning. Diana's warmth and honesty shine through. She is passionate and wants to share her craft with those who are trying to channel thier inner creative child. Much fun and definitely worth trying.
  • 5/5 from Shauna O'Brien, attended Dec 2022: Loved this class! So relaxing and informative, the teacher was lovely and I learnt some great techniques. Will definitely come back
  • 5/5 from Maryanne Corcoran, attended Dec 2022: This was a really enjoyable, relaxed and creative experience. The teacher was very knowledgeable and clear with instructions.
  • 5/5 from Tal Kalisse, attended Nov 2022: Loved it! What a great vibe, course and teacher! Can’t wait to see my finished piece! Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Tania Andel, attended Oct 2022: The studio atmosphere is lovely. Very professional look and feel to the environment. The teachers are patient, helpful and very generous with sharing their knowledge. I had a fabulous time. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday.
  • 4/5 from Brooke Lavercombe, attended Oct 2022: The venue is cool with lots of natural light and I liked the technique we used.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Scott, attended Sep 2022: Fun & relaxed afternoon. Diana was very patient making for a enjoyable class. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to get our finished product.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Bicknell, attended Aug 2022: So much fun! Diana was amazing and so patient with us! The studio was such a vibe & the sun was pouring in Deff worth the money and something different!
  • 5/5 from Amber Johnson, attended Aug 2022: Absolutely amazing. Diana is so nice and so easy to follow. Thank you so much ️
  • 5/5 from Joanne Cork, attended Jun 2022: I had a lovely time with Diana, some others cancelled so we had the opportunity to really talk while also crafting our wares. She was a great teacher, knowledgeable, patient and full of great tips. I highly recommend this class and will do another version myself at some point.
  • 5/5 from Sharryn Coffield, attended Jun 2022: Had a lovely afternoon with my 24 year old daughter. Great class for young and old alike. Diana was patient and very helpful. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Emma Morris, attended Dec 2021: This was a really fun class! Diana is so knowledgeable and kind. I can’t wait to see my platter and bowls after they’ve been fired!
  • 5/5 from Jenny Liew, attended Dec 2021: Diana has a superb heart and hospitality for her clay art lesson business, we strongly recommend this fun experience if you want a day to remember in the future. Diana is so patience & lovely! We enjoyed the time together & this is so relax to do the clay togethee!
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Diana Ceramic
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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.

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