

Pottery Parties & Group Events
Looking for a creative way to bring people together? Island View Pottery offers relaxed, hands-on pottery parties for adults, kids, and groups — no experience needed.
Pottery Parties & Group Events
Looking for a creative way to bring people together? Island View Pottery offers relaxed, hands-on pottery parties for adults, kids, and groups. These sessions are social, welcoming, and designed so everyone can enjoy making with clay — no experience needed.

Adult Pottery Parties
Hens
Birthdays
Friends & family groups
Teachers / end-of-year celebrations
These relaxed sessions focus on enjoyment rather than perfection. I’ll guide the group through a hand-building or introductory wheel-throwing activity, with plenty of time to chat and create at your own pace.
No experience needed and groups are invited to bring drinks and snacks.
Ideal for: Birthdays, hens, friends, teachers
Experience: None required
Corporate & Team Events
Team building
Creative thinking
Staff wellbeing
End-of-year celebrations
Working with clay encourages teams to slow down, connect, and think differently. These sessions are relaxed and inclusive, with no pressure to perform — just a shared experience that supports wellbeing and genuine connection. No experience needed and groups are invited to bring drinks and snacks.
Ideal for: Work teams and organisations
Experience: None required
Kids & Youth Parties
Birthdays
Small groups
Age-appropriate activities
Keep it reassuring for parents:
A creative way to celebrate. Kids’ parties are structured, age-appropriate, and thoughtfully guided. Each child is supported step by step to make their own piece, building confidence while having fun in a safe, manageable environment.
No experience needed and groups are invited to bring drinks and snacks.
Ideal for: Birthdays and small youth groups
Ages: Discussed when bookingPricing
Adult Pottery Parties — Handbuilding
$60 per person
• Minimum 6 people
• Guided handbuilding session
• All materials and firings included
• Relaxed, social, beginner-friendly
Adult Pottery Parties — Wheel Throwing (Daytime)
$80 per person
• Minimum 4 people · Maximum 10
• Introductory wheel-throwing session
• All materials and firings included
Adult Pottery Parties — Wheel Throwing (Evenings)
$100 per person
• Sessions starting after 5pm
• Minimum 4 people · Maximum 10
• All materials and firings included
Kids Pottery Parties
— Handbuilding
$50 per child
• Minimum 4 children
• Structured, age-appropriate session
• All materials and firings included
What to expect
- Guided, hands-on pottery session
- All materials and tools provided
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Fired and finished pieces available to collect 3-4 weeks later
- Sessions run in a relaxed, supportive studio environment
Practical details
Party booking times
Friday evenings and Saturdays are the most popular times for pottery parties and group events. If you’re hoping for a different time, feel free to ask and I’ll do my best to accommodate where possible.- Group size: We can accommodate up to 16 people onsite and larger groups offsite at community halls or we can come to you.
- Session length: Usually 2–2.5 hours
- Food & drinks: You’re welcome to bring your own favourite drinks, snacks and cake!
- What to wear: Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting clay on
Reviews
★★★★★ Everyone had an absolute blast. Sarah made us feel relaxed and confident, and we left with pieces we were genuinely proud of Mila W
★★★★★ Awesome experience. Sarah was patient and caring with the entire group of us and attention to what we were creating, stepping in to help teach us how to fix things before they became huge without making us feel dumb. Joined in on some jokes and made the whole experience awesome Sami C
★★★★★ Thanks so much Sarah for hosting such a fun pottery class for my Hens Party! We all had a fabulous time. You were a wonderful, patient instructor and we've created some precious memories as well as pottery creations! Megan H
Plan Your Pottery Party
Tell me a bit about your group and what you’re planning. I’ll get back to you with availability and options.
39 Island View Pottery
Rotorua, 3015
Bay of Plenty



