Pottery, Paint & Prosecco Workshop

Discover the beauty of hand-building as our skilled potter teaches you the techniques to sculpt and shape beautiful ceramic items. Embrace the free-form and organic qualities that hand-building offers, allowing your creativity to flow freely. Whether you're a novice or an experienced creator, our hobby experts will guide you in crafting vases, bowls, and mugs that reflect your personal style.

After sculpting your clay creation, you’ll have the opportunity to paint your creations with special underglaze paints. Unleash your personal style as you add custom details to your pieces. These underglazes, when fired, transform your creations into ceramic artworks.

Whether it's a delightful date night, a casual catch-up, or a fun-filled evening with friends, this workshop caters to all occasions. All skill levels are welcome, ensuring that everyone can revel in the joy of creating something they are proud of.

About The Craft & Co
Collingwood, and indeed Smith Street, are no strangers when it comes to culture, food, and drinks, and right at the crossroads of this is The Craft & Co. A venue located in a grand building dating back to 1861, they have been serving up award-winning artisanal craft beers and spirits since 2015.

It’s also a popular function space for work parties, weddings, and other celebrations, with expansive windows offering views over the melting pot that is Smith Street below.

There is no shortage of places in Melbourne to enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, and food, yet The Craft & Co pulls them together in a way that’s unlike anything else in the area.

Important info about this workshop:

Following the workshop, your pieces will be bisque fired, clear glazed, and glaze fired before being returned for you to collect and treasure within 6-8 weeks.

If you create more than 2 items, you can pay a kiln & glazing fee per item to turn other creations into usable ceramic vessels. Pricing depends on the size of your creation.

Pottery can be challenging; sometimes on the first go, you might not create something you love. We will do our best to help coach you along the way. Ceramics can sometimes be unpredictable. Due to this, there are limitations on the size of your items; sadly, pieces break during the firing process, and we want to ensure you have a beautiful and functional piece. Trust us, we have had to learn from heartbreak!

Don't worry though our expert will cover all of this at the start of your workshop.

This workshop experience is unlike any other and is not to be missed!

House of Hobby works with Australia's best creatives to ensure an unforgettable creative experience.

We can’t wait to introduce you to your next creative hobby. Tickets are strictly limited. Attendees must be over 18 years of age.

For all our workshop terms, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Beginner-friendly.
  What's Included in Your Creative Experience:

• All necessary equipment and tools, including high-quality clay and underglazes.
• Firing and glazing for two items.
• Instructions and guidance from our crew of expert hobbyists.
• A glass of Prosecco upon arrival (non-alcoholic options available).
• A grazing board to enjoy throughout the session.

Inspiring Central Location:

Immerse yourself in creativity in the heart of Melbourne, surrounded by the vibrant energy of the city. Clay is wonderfully messy! It does wash out of clothes, but if you are super messy, we'd recommend an apron. We have some at the venue if you forget.