The Mindful Pinch Pot - Workshop

Service Description

Step away from the digital noise and reconnect with your hands in this tactile, beginner-friendly workshop. The pinch pot is the world's most ancient pottery technique—a simple, rhythmic process of shaping a ball of clay using only your thumbs and fingers. In just two hours, you will transform a humble lump of earth into a unique, functional vessel. This workshop is designed for those who want to experience the "grounding" magic of clay without the commitment of a multi-week course. What to Expect: Tactile Grounding: We begin by slowing down and noticing the sensation of the clay—its temperature, moisture, and weight. The Art of the Pinch: You’ll be guided through the fundamental method of opening and thinning clay walls to create a balanced form, such as a trinket dish, teacup or small succulent pot. Personal Touches: Once your form is built, you can decorate its surface or leave it beautifully organic, showing the unique "thumbprints" of your making process. Colour & Finish: You will choose from our selection of premium studio glazes. After the session, your piece will stay at the Roost to be dried, bisque-fired, glazed, and fired again. All-Inclusive Experience: Materials: High-quality professional clay and full use of studio tools. Firing: All bisque and glaze firing fees are included. Tea and Coffee available. Social Impact: Every workshop booking directly supports The Phoenix Program, providing subsidized creative wellness sessions for Upper Hutt residents navigating mental health challenges. Pick-up Information: Because pottery takes time to dry and go through two separate kiln firings, your finished piece will be ready for collection from the Roost approximately 3 weeks after your workshop. No experience is necessary. Simply bring yourself and a willingness to get a little messy.