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Spend a 2–3 hour evening at Colour My Pot in Cleveland shaping, glazing, and firing your own functional soup mug. Perfect for beginners, the workshop pairs practical instruction with a relaxed studio vibe (and a friendly shop dog named Mary).
Spend a 2–3 hour evening at Colour My Pot in Cleveland shaping, glazing, and firing your own functional soup mug. Perfect for beginners, the workshop pairs practical instruction with a relaxed studio vibe (and a friendly shop dog named Mary).
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Colour My Pot’s “Soup-er Mugs – Make Your Own Pottery” is a hands-on evening workshop in Cleveland, Queensland, Australia, that trades screens for clay and conversation. Set at 6/39 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163, the studio welcomes up to 12 guests for a 2–3 hour session of guided hand-building where mid‑fire clay becomes a functional mug or bowl. No wheel experience is required; instructors lead simple pinch, coil and slab techniques so beginners can focus on form and glazing.
The class centers on practical craft: shape a comfortable lip, press a solid handle, and learn how drying and bisque firing stabilize your piece before colour is added. Colour My Pot uses mid‑fire clay and food‑safe glazes; your work is bisque fired, glazed, then glaze fired, with finished pieces available for collection in about three to four weeks. The studio maintains a relaxed, communal atmosphere — a winter playlist, "best mug personality" prizes, and occasional visits from Mary the shop dog make the evening equal parts social and creative.
Why book this over a solo pottery kit? Time with a kiln and experienced guidance accelerates learning and guarantees a durable, microwave- and dishwasher-safe finished piece when appropriate glazes are used. For travelers staying in nearby Cleveland or across Redland Bay, the class is an easy evening outing that combines souvenir-making with a low-key local experience. Group bookings are ideal for friends, date nights, or small stagings of team building; the 12-person cap keeps the pace hands-on.
Practical details: arrive at 6/39 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163 for your scheduled session. The studio recommends bringing a wine or hot chocolate and nibbles if you want refreshments; aprons are provided. Pieces typically take roughly two weeks to reach bisque, then another one to two weeks to be glazed and fired.
Local context: Cleveland’s harbor-side town provides a calm contrast to Brisbane’s urban rush, and Colour My Pot contributes to a lively craft scene in the Redlands. The methods taught echo a long human tradition of hand-building pottery, repurposed for contemporary makers seeking functional art. Expect warm studio lighting, tactile clay under your fingers, and an approachable teacher who values finish as much as fun.
This experience fits anyone wanting a tactile, low-stress evening where a practical keepsake replaces a postcard. It’s ideal for beginners and curious travelers who prefer making memories with their hands.
Included in the fee: guided clay hand-building instruction, access to studio tools, mid‑fire clay, and glazing; BYO beverages and snacks are welcome. Finished pieces are available for collection after firing timelines; the studio can hold parcels for pick-up. Sessions run evenings and are great for solo creatives or small groups seeking something tactile and social and memorable keepsakes too.
Minimum age is 16; under-18s may need an accompanying adult depending on booking terms.
No—this session teaches hand-building techniques suitable for complete beginners; no wheel skills required.
Pieces are typically ready for collection in about three to four weeks after the session (roughly two weeks to bisque, then one to two weeks for glazing and final firing).
Yes—BYO wine, hot chocolate and nibbles are welcome; the studio provides aprons and tools.
Classes are capped at 12 people to keep instruction personalized and hands-on.
Cancellation and rescheduling policies are noted at booking; if unclear, check your booking confirmation or contact the operator via the referral link.
Colour My Pot is a creative pottery and painting studio located in Cleveland, Queensland. The studio offers a range of hands-on experiences including Clay Creation sessions, Paint Your Pottery sessions, themed two-hour workshops, children’s birthday parties, and a seasonal 2025 Gnome Workshop. Colour My Pot provides guided, beginner-friendly instruction so participants with any level of experience can shape, paint, and finish ceramic pieces. The studio’s Paint Your Pottery sessions include glazing and firing of completed pieces, so guests collect a finished, durable item after the process. Clay Creation sessions focus on hand-building and sculpting techniques for unique face creations and other clay projects. Theme day workshops combine board art, canvas painting, and artcycling activities to promote creativity and sustainability within a structured two-hour format. Children’s birthday parties are offered with a private party room and guided painting activities suitable for young guests. The 2025 Gnome Workshop guides participants through hand-building a gnome, preparing it for firing, and then painting the finished piece. Colour My Pot emphasizes a hands-on, creative experience for families, hobbyists, and groups. The studio’s range of sessions gives visitors multiple ways to create, personalize, and collect glazed, fired ceramics. Located in Cleveland, Queensland, Colour My Pot appeals to local residents and visitors seeking an easy, creative outing or a memorable group celebration.
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