Pottery Parties & Private Events in Upper Hutt
Celebrate differently with a private pottery party at The Potters’ Roost.
Whether you are planning a birthday, hen's party, baby shower, kid's party, school group, team event or long-overdue catch-up with friends, our Upper Hutt pottery studio gives your group a relaxed, hands-on experience that feels creative, personal and memorable.
You bring the people. We provide the clay, tools, guidance and clean-up.
Private parties include hand-building and mini-wheel options, with catering and BYO options available for adult groups. The brief confirms private party categories including birthdays, hens and special occasions, corporate team building events, and school groups.
Private Parties & Group Bookings
Our private pottery parties are designed to be easy to organise and enjoyable from start to finish.
No experience is needed. Your group will be guided through a creative clay project in a friendly, supportive studio environment. Everyone gets the joy of making something with their hands — and the bonus of collecting their finished ceramic piece once it has been dried, fired and finished.
Perfect for:
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Birthdays
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Hen's parties
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Baby showers
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Kid's parties
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Girls’ nights
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Family gatherings
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Creative catch-ups
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Special occasions
OUR PARTY OPTIONS
What’s Included
Your private pottery party includes:
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Professional clay
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Specialist pottery tools
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A rainbow of glazes
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Expert guidance throughout your session
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Exclusive use of our studio for 2 hours
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Drying, bisque firing, glazing and final kiln firing
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Finished pieces ready for collection approximately 3 weeks after your party
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Support for the Phoenix Program through your booking
Food & Drink
Make your event even easier with simple hospitality options.
CATERING PACKAGE: $30PP
We can organise a seasonal grazing-style spread of sweet and savoury treats through local Upper Hutt suppliers. Please let us know about allergies or dietary requirements when enquiring.
BYO ALCOHOL: 18+ ONLY
Adult groups are welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks. Glassware is available at the studio. Guests must drink responsibly so the studio stays safe, relaxed and enjoyable for everyone.
COMPLIMENTARY TEA & COFFEE
The kettle is always on. Tea, herbal tea and coffee are available for private bookings.
School & Education Bookings
Bring clay into your learning program with a hands-on school pottery session at The Potters’ Roost.
We offer small group school sessions designed to support creativity, sensory learning and curriculum-linked exploration. Students can work with clay in a calm, secure studio setting with focused guidance and room to create.
Schools Rate: $20 per student
Group Size: Up to 10 students
Includes: clay, tools, glazes and two kiln firings
Popular school projects include:
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Ancient pinch pots
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Clay creatures
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Storytelling through sculpture
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Matariki-inspired pieces
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Local history projects
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Sustainability-linked clay activities
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Options for NZ Curriculum-linked projects
Enquire About a Private Pottery Party
Tell us a little about your event and we will come back to you with availability, options and next steps.