Celebrate Creatively: Private Pottery Parties in Brisbane

by Natalie Harris

If you’ve ever spent time shaping clay at our Bulimba studio, you’ll know what we mean when we say pottery is more than just a craft. It’s slow. It’s grounding. It’s surprisingly joyful. It’s also something best shared—around a table, with your favourite people, hands messy and hearts full.

That’s exactly what we hope to offer with our new private pottery party workshops here at Grace Ellen Ceramics in Brisbane.

Whether you’re gathering for a birthday, planning a hens party, celebrating a baby shower, or looking for a truly mindful team event, we’d love to welcome you into the studio for something a little special.

A Different Kind of Party

There’s no loud music. No dress code. No pressure to perform. Just clay, soft light, and space to breathe.

Each private workshop runs for 1-2 hours and includes everything you need—clay, tools, glazing, and firing—plus thoughtful guidance every step of the way. You’ll be hosted by Nat (that’s me!)—ceramicist, florist, and founder of Grace Ellen Ceramics—who’ll tailor the experience to suit your group and occasion.

These sessions are slow, creative, and deeply personal—just the way we like it.

Private Pottery Party Options

We currently offer four signature private workshops, each designed to suit a different mood or celebration:

Make a Mug Workshop – $95 per person

Hand-build your very own ceramic mug using traditional slab and pinch techniques. A beautiful keepsake and a favourite for birthdays or casual creative catch-ups.

Porcelain Earring Workshop – $95 per person

Craft up to two pairs of porcelain earrings in our signature cornflower blue clay. A lovely mix of creativity and style—especially popular for bridal parties.

Playing with Porcelain – $130 per person

A more meditative, freeform experience. Perfect for smaller groups, this session is about presence, texture, and slow creativity—ideal for baby showers or wellness-focused events.

Custom Workshop – from $95 per person

Have something else in mind? Combine pottery with florals, request a theme, or tailor the experience to suit your event. I’m a florist as well as a ceramicist, so I can design custom styling or creative add-ons in-house.

What’s Included

  • A private 1-2 hour workshop in our Bulimba ceramics studio

  • All tools, clay, materials, and firing

  • One-on-one guidance throughout the session

  • A calm, beautifully styled space to create in

  • Finished pieces ready to collect 3–4 weeks later

  • Optional floral styling or grazing add-ons for custom bookings

Most workshops are ideal for 4–10 guests. Larger groups can be arranged—just get in touch.

Who Does the Florals?

All floral elements are created in-house by Nat—our ceramicist and florist in one. Whether you’d like a table arrangement, floral takeaway, or pottery-and-florals combo session, we can incorporate it seamlessly into your experience.

This means no third-party vendors, no fuss—just cohesive, calm, beautifully curated workshops.

Why Choose a Pottery Party?

Because it’s a little different. A little slower. A little more you.
You’ll leave with more than just something handmade—you’ll leave with stillness, connection, and the kind of joy that only comes from doing something real with your hands.

How to Book

To enquire about a private pottery party, just head to our pottery parties tab, choose your party and fill out the form with your:

  • Preferred date(s) and time

  • Proposed number of guests

  • Other relevant details

We’ll be in touch shortly to confirm availability and help you design your perfect clay-filled gathering.

A Note from Nat

Grace Ellen was born from a deep love of flowers, ceramics, and the quiet joy of sharing both with others. If you’re craving something meaningful—something that invites presence and play—I’d love to host you and your people here.

There’s room at the table. Come make something beautiful with us.

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