Driving Creek Reservations

Two Week Pottery Experience

The intensive and immersive two-week pottery workshop at Driving Creek is designed for intermediate to advanced potters seeking to enhance their skills under the guidance of Callum Trudgeon, our lead production potter.

Duration: 14 Days (approx.)

From NZD $2,950.00

5-Day Kurinuki Workshop with Elena Renker

Join renowned potter Elena Renker for an immersive Kurinuki workshop over five days at Driving Creek to learn the traditional Japanese carving technique.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $800.00

Paperclay Workshop with Iona Matheson

Explore the creative potential of paper clay in this inspiring two-day workshop led by ceramic artist Iona Matheson. This workshop introduces participants to the unique properties of paper clay.

Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

From NZD $300.00

Five Day Hand Building Course

A 5-day long course where you will explore different hand building techniques to create sculptures. Over the week become more confident using coil, pinch and slab techniques. Suitable for beginners through to more experienced students.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

2-Day Bowl-Making Workshop with Callum Trudgeon

Join Callum Trudgeon, Driving Creek’s lead production potter, for a focused two-day workshop on creating beautiful and functional bowls.

Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

From NZD $400.00

Driving Creek Mud & Fire with Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov

Immerse yourself in the transformative art of wood-fired ceramics with two masters of the craft, Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov. Over seven days, you’ll explore every stage of the process, from clay preparation to kiln packing and firing.

Duration: 7 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,300.00

Hikidashi Tea Bowl - Fire and Clay with Aaron Scythe

Join renowned ceramic artist Aaron Scythe for a unique 2-day workshop exploring the art of Hikidashi and tea bowl making. Aaron is drawing on techniques learned in Japan and infused with his own distinctive style.

Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

From NZD $400.00

2-Day Jug-Making Workshop with Callum Trudgeon

Join Callum Trudgeon, the lead production potter at Driving Creek, for an inspiring two-day workshop dedicated to the art of jug-making.

Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

From NZD $400.00

Five Day Throwing Course

Join us at Driving Creek Pottery for a comprehensive 5-day wheel throwing pottery course, designed for beginners to intermediate.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

Five Day Production Throwing Course

This intensive production throwing course is designed for potters who want to enhance their speed and accuracy, with special focus on the simple mug—an essential product for any production potter.

Duration: 5 Days (approx.)

From NZD $1,100.00

Beginner/ Intermediate 8-Week Pottery Course

This pottery course gives you the opportunity to become confident at wheel throwing and explore how to glaze and fire your works. The pottery course involves eight 2.5 hour lessons with a professional pottery tutor spread over 8 weeks.

Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $360.00

Kids' After School Art Classes - 5 weeks

The kids' after school classes runs for 5 weeks focusing on drawing and pottery making.

Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)

From NZD $80.00