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Rent a pottery wheel & share with friends

At potter&dabble, we're passionate about bringing the joy of pottery right to your doorstep. Our mobile setup includes everything you need to host a memorable and creative workshop with friends in your home.

We have a range if packages and pricing to suit - whether you want to host your own session on the wheel, have a tutor guide your group and make a functional piece, or you and your group just want to play with clay on the wheel.

OPTION ONE:

DIY Wheel & Clay

For those who want to share their pottery skills with friends or family! Rent a wheel, set up your space, and host your own pottery session at your home.

This is the cheapest option as all you need is a pottery wheel. You organise the rest and manage the workshop (only available if the host has done a pottery course before and knows how to operate and look after a pottery wheel)

Price: $60 for 1 x wheel & stool. Max 3-day rental. Keep it only for a few hours or the entire 72 hours, upto you. Whatever suits your home environment.

What’s Included:

  • 1 x Nidec Shimpo Whisper-T Pottery Wheel & Potter’s stool perfect to share with 2 to 3 friends.
  • Essential Gear: Cleaning buckets, floor-protecting lino & extension cables (each wheel is 5 amps)

Pickup or Delivery: Collect for free from our lil studio in Dairy Flat or request a quote and we will deliver and pickup from your Auckland home.

NB: the pottery wheel weighs 45kgs and need to be carried by 2 people. Whether you are picking up the wheel or have asked for it to be delivered, we ask that you (or you provide someone) to assist us in lifting the wheel. If this is not possible, just let us know and we can quote on an additional resource.

At this stage we don’t do classes outside of Auckland. Note: if you need more than 2 wheels, transport can get a little tricky depending on vehicle size, so drop us a msg at [email protected] and we can come up with a plan

⭐ Optional Add-ons: Clay and pottery tools available on request. Need extra wheels, no worries we have up to 5 wheels available. Need to extend your rental, pay an additional $20 per wheel and keep it for a week. Need as tutor as well, view our other packages below

Clay firing & glazing: You will need to organise your own firing and glazing of each piece. There are some great places around Auckland that can fire for you including Owera Estuary Art, Clay Studio and Kilnit Firing to name a few. You will need to contact them directly and work through their process and terms to be able to fire.  To buy brush on underglaze or glaze your pieces visit ccg or botpots

CONTACT US for a quote today [email protected] or fill out the form below

OPTION TWO:

Wheel & Play session

This two hour Wheel & Play session is just for FUN. No experience required.  Try throwing on the wheel with your friends, family, flatmates - just for the joy of it! No pressure, no expectations, no keeping pieces—just play!

What’s Included:

  • 1-4 people (we will bring one pottery wheel & potter’s stool)
  • 5-8 people (we will bring two pottery wheel & potter’s stool or just one, but will stay for longer. Can be a long wait though)
  • A nice soft beginner’s clay, perfect to play with on the wheel. 2 x 500g per person. We will pre-weight it and wedge it ready to go straight on the wheel.
  • Pottery tools to use on the wheel
  • A Tutor to guide you and your group through the basics. The tutor will even centre the clay on the wheel for you if would like. For this session we only need one tutor
  • Delivery to and from your Auckland Location
  • Essential Gear: Cleaning buckets, floor-protecting lino & extension cables (each wheel is 5 amps)
  • We will arrive onsite 30min before the session starts and will need approx. 30min per wheel at the end of the session for cleaning and packdown. So total time onsite approx 3hours. 

Lifting of the pottery wheel & setup

  • We need someone at your end to help us carry the wheel (they weigh 45kg and need to be carried by 2 people). If this isn’t possible, let us know—we can bring an extra person. Just let us know at time of booking so we can include this in our quote
  • Easy site access is required—no stairs or tight corners

Playing on the wheel vs making a piece to keep:

This session is all about having fun and experiencing what it is like to throw on the wheel. If you do make something AMAZING that you would like to keep, we can organise for it to be trimming, bisque fired, glazed, glaze fire and have it ready to be picked up from our studio in Dairy Flat. This process does take a few weeks to complete. $25 for one 500g piece. We take no responsibilities for breakages or damage done in the kiln

Perfect for a relaxed, creative get-together!

CONTACT US for a quote today [email protected] or fill out the form below

OPTION THREE:

Wheel to Table Workshop

Our Wheel to Table workshop offers a fully immersive 3 hour pottery experience in your home. You host the event, organise your guests, nibbles and drinks, and we will take care of all things pottery. We will bring the pottery wheel/s, clay, cleaning essentials, even aprons, and will spend time with each member of your group, helping them make a functional piece on the wheel. After the workshop, we will trim each piece by hand, bisque fire it, glaze each piece by hand, and complete a final fire. All finished pieces will be ready for collection from our studio in Dairy Flat.

For upto 4 people only. Contact us for a Quote

What’s Included:

  • 1 x Nidec Shimpo Whisper-T Pottery Wheel & potter’s stool.
  • Smooth, beginner-friendly clay – pre-weighed and wedged for easy throwing.
  • Pottery tools to use on the wheel.
  • Tutor-led session with step-by-step guidance. We spend on average 30min on the wheel with each participant helping them make their own functional piece - whether it is a Cocktail rim dish, Spoon rest or a handle free mug / pen holder, plant pot etc
  • Firing & glazing included – we take care of the full process! This takes place after the workshop, and is quiet time consuming as involved trimming each piece by hand, taking it to be bisque fired, hand glazing each piece, then being glaze fired
  • Essential Gear: Cleaning buckets, floor-protecting lino & extension cables (each wheel runs at 5 amps).
  • Setup & Cleanup: We arrive 30 minutes before the session and need 30 minutes per wheel at the end for cleaning and pack-down. So we will be onsite for approx 3 hours.

Lifting of the pottery wheel & setup

  • We need someone at your end to help us carry the wheel/s (they weigh 45kg and need to be carried by 2 people). If this isn’t possible, let us know an additional resource in our quote
  • Easy site access is required—no stairs or tight corners.

💛 A great option for: Birthdays, celebrations, bookclubs or a creative catch-up with friends!

Want to invite more than 4 people?
No worries! We can provide an extra wheel and tutor

CONTACT US for a quote today [email protected] or fill out the form below

OPTION FOUR

Pottery Starter Pack - Private Family Lesson & Weekly Rental

This is a hands on pottery experience tailored for families or small groups who want to learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing in their own home—and then have time to practice!

This package is perfect for Families, homeschooler or anyone keen to spend some time on the wheel and learn at their own pace.

What’s Included:

Private in-home lesson covering:

  • Clay preparation – how to weigh, wedge and prepare your clay. We will need a sturdy table to use
  • Centering & throwing basics – hands-on guidance to get started.
  • Shaping & finishing – learn techniques to form your first pieces.
  • Learning how to look after the wheel, from setup to cleaning

1 x Nidec Shimpo Whisper-T Pottery Wheel & potter’s stool.

Beginner-friendly clay

Essential Gear: Cleaning buckets, floor-protecting lino (if needed) & extension cable (one wheel required 5amps)

Delivery:
We will bring the wheel and all the gear with us to the private lesson, and then leave it at your place for everyone to use and practice on. At the end of the rental period we will come back and pick everything up


Firing Your Pieces:
You’ll need to arrange your own firing. Some great options around Auckland include Ōrewa Estuary Arts, Clay Studio, and Kilnit.

Lifting of the pottery wheel & setup: We need someone at your end to help us carry the wheel/s (they weigh 45kg and need to be carried by 2 people). If this isn’t possible, let us know an additional resource in our quote. Easy site access is required—no stairs or tight corners

CONTACT US for a quote today [email protected] or fill out the form below

Please get in contact

We would love to chat how we can bring pottery to your place

  • All rentals include

    • Nidec Shimpo Whisper-T pottery wheel, adjusted to your specific height requirements

    • Nidec Shimpo adjustable potters' stool

    • A tempered hardboard bat, chamois and cleaning sponge

    • A large bucket for transportation and to assist with cleaning

    • Installation instructions for the splashpan - useful if you haven't used a Nidec Shimpo wheel before.

    We can also provide premium clays, beginner toolsets, and even lino for your floor. Please get in touch via the contact form above for a quote and availability.

  • Great news! We no longer take security deposits for our rentals, making it even easier for our renters to rent a pottery wheel

  • • 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

  • 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. 

    If you are renting just for an afternoon with friends, and we are picking up directly after the session has finished, we can clean the wheels - $50 per wheel. 

  • If you are the main renter & host and you are renting the wheel to teach your friends, then yes you need to have either completed or in the process of completing a beginner’s course using a pottery wheel.

    Alternatively if you have no pottery wheel experience but would still like to host a 'pottery at your place' session with friends, get in contact. We can organise for a pottery teacher to run a session at your place on the wheel, whether it is just having fun using the wheel or making a piece.  We can also organise for clay to be pre-wedged before the session, and the trimming, firing and glazing of each peice. 

  • Our opening hours for pickups and deliveries are on the contact us page. As events are a little different, best to get in contact with us to discuss. Simply fill in the form above or email us at  [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 and stool to your property, and also pick up the equipment after the rental period is finished. 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.

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

  • 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.

    Drinks and food must not be consumed while on the pottery wheel. 

  • At the moment we are unable to offer firing services. However, we are looking into the possibility. Watch this space! 

    If this is something you are interested in, please email me at [email protected] and I will add you to my list

  • Please get in contact using the above form