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Creative Wheel Throwing Pottery Class in Coromandel

4.0 (2 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Creative Wheel Throwing Pottery Class in Coromandel

About this activity

Driving Creek’s pottery classes offer an authentic, hands-on creative experience in one of New Zealand’s most iconic pottery settings. Built on the legacy of Barry Brickell and a thriving community of local artists, these workshops invite you to slow down, connect, and create with clay surrounded by native forest.

Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced potter, you’ll learn real techniques in a working studio that continues to inspire generations of makers. Every class directly supports Driving Creek’s not-for-profit mission to nurture creativity, art, and the environment.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Driving Creek

Ages: Children (4–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Clay
  • Included: Optional add-on glaze, fire and delivery of your work
  • Included: Apron to keep your clothes clean
  • Included: Pottery Wheel
  • Included: Professional and help tutor

Itinerary

Join us for a creative 1.5-hour pottery class where creativity meets craftsmanship. Guided by a professional potter, you'll get hands-on experience with wheel throwing. We provide everything you need for a seamless pottery experience. From 100% New Zealand stoneware clay to the potter's wheel, and even aprons to keep your clothes spot-free, we ensure you have all the essentials. As you shape and mould your unique creations, you'll feel the clay transform under your fingertips, a truly magical process. After crafting your pottery pieces, you have the option to have them glazed, fired and delivered to your home for an additional cost. Choose from a variety of colours to add a personal touch to your work and keep them for your everyday use. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced potter needing a creative outlet, our pottery class is the perfect setting to explore the craft of pottery. Join us and turn a lump of clay into something extraordinary! We supply all the clay, the wheel, and aprons to keep your clothes clean! You also get the opportunity to have your works glazed, fired and delivered with a variety of colours at an additional cost!

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Located 3km north of Coromandel Town.

End point

  • Located 3km north of Coromandel Town.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Creative Wheel Throwing Pottery Class in Coromandel

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