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The potter&dabble studio

A quiet, private space to work

The potter&dabble studio is a small, light-filled space on our lifestyle block in Dairy Flat. It’s designed for people who want uninterrupted time with clay, or are just after a creative space to write, draw, imagine or work

Studio sessions are private. However you are welcome to bring a friend and share the space

This is not a community studio. It’s intentionally simple, calm, and unhurried

Private Studio Hire

Studio hire gives you access to the space for a set session time. You work independently, at your own pace.

Studio hire is ideal if you:

enjoy working quietly or solo
want time to practise rather than be taught
already have some wheel experience
Pre-requisite: studio hire is only available to potters. If you are a complete beginner, please see our private teaching sessions below

Pricing

Studio session (3 hours) – $45
Plus Wheel use – $30 per wheel (maximum two wheels)
Plus Slab roller use – $15 per session

Common setups for 3 hours

Studio + 1 wheel: $75
Studio + 1 wheel + slab roller: $90
Studio + 2 wheels: $105 (bring a friend, spilt the cost)
Studio + 2 wheels + slab roller: $120 (bring a friend, spilt the cost)

Bookings are currently arranged by email. Please get in touch for our schedule
[email protected]

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Private Teaching Sessions

If you’re looking for one-on-one support, a refresher, or you are a total beginner and keen to see what pottery is like before signing up to do a term class at one of our awesome local studio, a private teaching session may be just what you are looking for. These are available by arrangement.

Private teaching takes place in the studio and is tailored to what you’d like to work on. We charge $70 per hour for a private lesson. Simply add in the 3hr studio hire, how many wheels you need (as above), and how many hours you would like a tutor for.

Common setups for a 3 hour session is

If your a total beginner (never done pottery before)

Studio experience for 1: Studio use for 3hrs + 1 wheel + 3hr hour private class $285
Studio experience for 2: Studio use for 3hrs + 2 wheels + 3hr hour private class $315

If you have done pottery before

Studio + 1 wheel + 2 hour private class $215
Studio + 1 wheel + 3 hour private class $285
Studio + 2 wheels + 2 hour private class $245 (bring a friend and spilt to cost)

If you’re not sure whether you’re after studio hire or private teaching, just let us know what you’re hoping for and we’ll guide you. Sometimes a 1 hour refresher followed by 2 hours of just studio time works well, or for those total beginners, 3 hour teaching session is normally required.

NB: any work you have made and would like to keep, we can organise the bisque firing, glazing and glaze firing for $30 per piece

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The Frema Table top slab roller

Our studio includes access to a Frema tabletop slab roller, ideal for hand-building projects that require smooth, even slabs of clay.

It’s perfect for:
• Platters and large plates
• Structured hand-built forms
• Wall pieces
• Consistent slab work

Many studio guests use their 3-hour session to roll a series of slabs, stack them carefully (ready to take home in a container), and then complete their hand-building projects in their own time.

Keeping the Frema slab roller in the studio ensures it’s properly set up and supported — and gives you plenty of space and time to work efficiently.

$60 for a 3 hour session in the potter&dabble studio. Bookings essential. Please bring your own clay and cotton fabric squares to use with the roller.

If you do wish to rent and take home, please get in touch.

Pottery Tools to use

During studio sessions, you’ll have access to shared tools and work surfaces.

A Giffin Grip and bat system are sometimes available to use in the studio, depending on availability. If you’re specifically hoping to use these, let us know when booking and we’ll confirm what’s available on the day.

Facilities

The studio has:

cold running water
tea and coffee making facilities

Bathroom facilities are not located inside the studio, but are available nearby on the property.

The studio is also our pickup and return point for wheel rentals, so you may see wheels being moved in or out around session times. We do our best to keep the space clean, welcoming, and ready for use.

The studio is located on our lifestyle property, which means the environment can vary from day to day. You may hear farm sounds, see animals nearby, or notice activity around the property. On rare occasions, conditions in or around the property mean a studio session may need to be moved. If that happens, we’ll always let you know and work with you to find a suitable alternative.

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