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Our pottery wheel rental process is simple and convenient, we have one type of pottery wheel to rent - the Nidec Shimpo Whisper-T. Every rental includes the Nidec Shimpo adjustable stool, bats and cleaning essentials. 

1) Select your rental period. You can rent for a weekend, a week or for as many weeks as you like.

2). Add the item to your cart and proceed to checkout.

3) here you can choose how many wheels you would like to rent, and add in any additional services from FREE click n collect from our studio in Dairy Flat, to local delivery pricing, additional clay and beginner tools.

Our pricing is simple -

• $60 for a long weekend (4 day booking)
• $80 for one week rental (7 days). Book as many weeks as you like.
• Book for 4 weeks, and get your 4th week for FREE! Save $80

Each rental includes

• 1 x Nidec Shimpo Whisper-T pottery wheel
• 1 x Nidec Shimpo adjustable potters stool
• 1 x hardwood bat
• 1 x chamois and cleaning sponge.
• 1 x large cleaning bucket

All our pricing includes GST and stripe transaction fees

To ensure our wheels are looked after, we also require a NZ$300 security bond. This is simply a pre-authorization that takes place on your credit card via Stripe at time of rental. This means that a NZ$300 hold is placed onto your credit card for the length of your rental. This is released once the items are returned as outlinned in our terms and conditions. If you would prefer to transfer the funds into our account rather than use Stripe and your credit card, simple contact us directly at [email protected]

Absolutely! If you rent a pottery wheel, and you find that you love having a wheel at home, and would perfer to just buy the one you are using, than return it... of course you can purchase it. Reach out to our customer support team at [email protected] and they will assist you in converting your rental into a purchase. Just keep in mind that the wheel availability for purchase may vary, so it's a good idea to inquire as soon as you decide to keep it.

Yes please 😊

The Pottery Wheel must be cleaned thoroughly during and after each use, and returned clean. This is outlined in detail in our terms and conditions, and a handy cleaning info sheet will be provided at time of rental.

This is outlined fully in the terms and conditions. But in summary, The Renter of the Equipment from potter&dabble, is fully responsible, for any loss, theft or damage (including accidental) that occurs whilst they have possession of the Equipment. This responsibility occurs from the time they have signed the rental form on pickup/delivery to when the pottery wheel is returned/picked up and signed for by a team member at potter&dabble.

For example, if you throw clay directly on the wheelhead and don't remove it for days or even weeks, the clay over time will start to damage the wheelhead. We will charge a $50 cleaning fee when the wheel is return - this is a 30min labour charge. If it appears the damage done to the wheelhead will takes longer than 1.5hrs to repair, the cost of a new wheelhead of $150 will be charged. This will be discussed with the renter, and $150 will taken off your security deposit.

We ask that the wheelhead is kept dry and clean while not in use. The wheelhead should be cleaned every day, at the end of your pottery session. Normal wear and tear of the wheelhead is fine. Minor water staining, and tool scratching is acceptable.  A bat and chamois is provided to reduce this damage and to keep our wheelheads nice and shiny for all renters :)

Yes! We ask that you have either completed or in the process of completing a beginner’s course using a pottery wheel. There are some amazing classes available throughout the Auckland area. If you are a total beginner and are desperate to rent a wheel, please get in touch at [email protected]. We are able to offer a one-off introduction one-on-one session in our studio for $80, based in Dairy Flat. Bookings essential.

Of course you can. Its rather fun including the entire household, bring some friends together for an pottery party at your house, or rent for a corporate function or event.

If you would like to rent a few wheels for an event, please get in touch. We can assist with delivery, setup, packdown, cleaning. We also have a range of clays and tools available.

Click and collect is by appointment only. Our set hours are:

Monday 9.30am - 2pm

Tuesday 1pm - 8pm ... sorry have pottery class Tuesday am :)

Wednesday 9.30am - 2pm

Thursday 9.30am - 2pm

Friday 9.30am - 8pm

Saturday 10am - 1pm

If you would prefer to pickup outside of these hours, please get in touch [email protected]

Potter&dabble is based in Dairy Flat, Auckland. You are more than welcome to come and pick up your rental. The wheel must be carried by two people. We can provide one person at our end, please ensure you are able to provide either yourself or someone else to help lift the wheel. The wheel must be secured in your car using tie downs straps. Please view full terms and conditions to understand about your obligations during transport and looking after the wheel.

We are also more than happy to deliver the pottery wheel & stool to your property and also to pick up after the rental period is finished (Delivery must be to your home within the Auckland Region). You can add this into the checkout when booking a wheel if your suburb is listed, or simply place a note in the booking and we will be in touch to quote your delivery. Unfortunetly we don't do deliveries outside the Auckland region at this stage. 

NB: We are based in Dairy Flat, so set pricing has been worked out from our location in Dairy Flat.

We also require a security deposit for the wheel. Stripe will place a pre-authorization of NZ$300 onto your card. The money is just 'on hold'. Once the wheel is returned in accordance with our terms and conditions (same condition as you hired it from us), the money will be released. We do not at any time hold your security deposit or your credit card details.

NB: the security deposit of $300 applies per wheel. So if you rent 2 wheels at the same time, we will place a 2 x $300 hold on your credit card = $600. Happy to discuss a bank transfer if this is easier :)

• As the name suggests, the Whisper-T is super quiet - recording only 30 decibels while in use! Set up your wheel in the kitchen, laundry or bedroom and enjoy without disturbing the household!

• With 5 adjustable leg settings, and the option to remove the legs entirely and place on a table top - you will no longer be hunched over the wheel. Comfort is key!

• We can also adjust the sensitivity of the foot pedal - woohooo!

• This direct drive DC brushless 300w motor with electric speed control motor offers responsiveness, high torque at all speeds and smooth without vibrations.

• 2 piece removable splash pan, makes cleaning super easy.

• An impressive 20kg centering capacity. But really if your throwing this much clay, you should own your own wheel. Great option to rent a wheel before you buy.

• Clockwise and counter clockwise wheelhead.

• Dimensions: The potter wheel is 750mm wide (including removable side tables), 572mm long and height is adjustable from 275mm (table top) to full leg height of 580mm.

• 300mm wheelhead, great size for most creations.

Our Nidec Shimpo Adjustable potters' stool is the perfect match when renting one of our pottery wheels.

The legs are fully adjustable, with 8 height settings, and the option to 'tilt' the stool to relieve pain in the lower back.