Meraki Studio Workshops are held in my home studio in Ruatangata, Whangarei.  It's a 12 minute drive from Te Kamo through farmland to our little village.   

I have worked with clay for many years and it brings me great joy to share some of the knowledge I have gained in that time.   Workshops aren't just about making something, it's all about the experience too.  Doing something different, some times out of your comfort zone is very good for the soul.   Workshops are loads to fun, we always have a good laugh and it brings me great joy to see participants create something they are proud of.

Workshops are designed for beginners aged 15 plus, but are also good for those wanting to gain a few extra tips for their own pottery journey.

All of these workshops are project based and for the most part step by step to a certain point.   If you would like to delve more into handbuilding I recommend my 4 week course that is offered from time to time (please message me if keen).   The 4 week workshop is more about learning how to create your own projects, different types of clay, different handbuilding methods, the different phases of creating something, finishing, glazing, working saftely etc etc. 

BUILD A VILLAGE WORKSHOP
	Approx duration = 3 1/2 hours Price $80 per person 7 people max  This is perfect for absolute beginners and those that have never crafted before. Lots of fun.  You will get to make approx 6 - 8 Houses. You will also be able to add some colour to your village as pictured Please note that while these are mini houses they are incredibly time consuming and take way longer to make than expected.   They are super fun though and look amazing once finished.
MAKE A MUG - OPTION 1 WORKSHOP
	Approx duration = 2 1/2 hours Price $65 per person 7 people max This workshop is great for absolute beginners.    It is a step by step class so no one is left behind.   In this workshop you will be making a mug out of a slab of clay.  Everything is precut to the template and ready to go. You will be able to stamp, use texture rollers etc to make an impression in your clay. You will be able to select 1 glaze colour for your mug
MUG MAKING - OPTION 2 WORKSHOP
	Approx duration = 3 1/2 hours Price $80 per person 7 people max In this workshop you will be able to make a mug from a variety of templates available (standard mug, beer tankard, long skinny, short and plump) You can then add different sculptural elements to make the mug your own.      You will also be able to add underglaze transfers or paint your mug to really make it your own. You will also be able to select 2 glaze colours for your mug.  One for the inside and one for the outside. This workshop does work for beginners but I do recommend attending an Option 1 Workshop first to give you an idea on how the basic mug is made.  It's not essential but will give you a little more confidence for this option.
TEA LIGHT HOUSE WORKSHOP
	Approx duration = 3 1/2 hours - 4 hours Price $90 per person 6 people max This workshop is super fun, you will get to make your very town Tea Light House using any of the templates available.  You will be able to add your own decoration and personal touches as well.   I will glaze these either white all over or a coloured roof, brown wash bottom. You can also add the option of coming to glaze your house for $30.   This means you can add lots of colour, handpaint decoration etc onto your house
Wall Fairy/Angel
	Approx Duration:  3 hours Price $80 6 people max
PLANT MARKERS
	Approximate duration:  2 - 2 1/2 hours Price: $65 Make 6 - 8 plant markers 7 people max
CHRISTMAS TREE SET
	Approximate duration:  3 hours Price: $90 Make a set of 3 Christmas trees size:  Small, Medium and Large 7 people max
HANGING WALL DECORATION
	Workshop Duration: 3Hours Make, leaves, hearts or whatever you please.   You will be given a set amount of clay to play with.   Underglazes will be available for adding a pop of colour. Make up to 5 pieces, depending on the size you make etc $80
GET CREATIVE
	Duration:  3 - 4 hours Price:  $95 In this workshop you are free range to make what you want.    I will have templates available but you are welcome to bring your own ideas and I will guide you when you need me.  This is not a step by step class like most of my other workshops.   I will do a quick demo on rolling out clay, joining, coils etc then you are free to create with me floating around ready to help when needed. You will get free range of underglaze transfers, underglaze, tools, stamps etc You will receive 1.5kg's of clay to use for the period of the workshop.   You might not need it all, so any left over will be recycled here but that's a fair decent amount to get creative with. Examples of what can be made with that amount: 2 x Mugs Small Platter Dishes Bowl Tea Light House Fairy Wall Hangings etc etc etc The possibilites are endless but due to the workload for me after the workshop, no more than 5 pieces will be accepted for firing, glazing etc.     Everything will also need to be made within the workshop timeframe. This workshop is perfect for anyone who has come to any of my workshops previously and know the basics, it's not an essential requirement though and I'm more than happy to host complete beginners ♥

What's included in the Workshop 
Clay, all the tools needed to make and decorate it.  Firing your piece twice, sanding, glazing (unless you opt to come and glaze yourself, this is a whole new workshop etc).   It takes a considerable amount of time once the workshop is finished to dry, bisque fire, sand etc, glaze and fire again, sand bottoms and package up which is all included in the price.   

Available workshops for individuals

Below you can find out what days are available for booking a group workshop.

All available dates have nothing but the date in them.   
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Individual workshops will have the date and workshop name, this text will appear blue and if you click on it, it will take you to the product listing.
Group bookings will have Private Booking and a name in it.

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