About Ochre’s Workshops
Ochre offers both POTTERY and JEWELLERY Workshops.
Join me in Ochre’s beautiful, light filled studio learning the skills and techniques to hand make your very own pieces (pottery or jewellery) to treasure forever. Perfect for all skill levels, these ceramics workshops near you in Byron Bay are perfect for a couples getaway, hens or birthday party activities, and more. Whether you're looking for fun things to do in Byron Bay or a rainy day activity, our pottery classes offer a creative and relaxing experience.
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Ochre now offers a few different Clay Classes.
Ochre also offers more advanced clay classes like ‘Tea Set Workshops’ ‘Vase Making Workshops’ and ‘Lamp Making Workshop’
For a list of all upcoming offerings see the Workshops Calendar
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Let me introduce a new workshop… Jewellery, Jazz + Wine. All those ceramic beads that I have made and ‘keep for a special project’ over the years will finally be available to you to create with.
You will have access to a stunning collection of pearls, handmade ceramic beads, colourful glass beads + high quality gold filled and sterling silver silver jewellery findings. Everything you need to create anything from earrings, bracelets, necklaces… even anklets.
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Or, book your own Private Group Workshop...
Ochre’s Private Group Pottery Classes are the perfect birthday celebration, hens party, work event, or an excuse of an extra special catch up.
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In the most beautiful light filled studio in Mullumbimby, (just 15mins from Byron Bay) looking out to Mt. Chincogan.
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Pottery
You will be taught hand building basics… How to make a pinch pot, how to coil with clay, how to attach handles, legs etc. and how to make sure your pieces won’t blow up in the kiln! You’ll leave having created up to three beautiful pieces, anything from a mug to a vase… I am here to help you so let your imagination take over.
Jewellery
You will be taught jewellery basics… How to make findings, string, wire + attach. And don’t worry, I will be helping with design and assembling each of your pieces. You will have access to a beautiful collection of pearls, handmade ceramic beads, colourful glass beads + high quality gold filled and sterling silver jewellery findings. Everything you need to create anything from earrings, bracelets, necklaces… even anklets.
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I can tailor to all skill types.
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After our Pottery Workshop I will then glaze + fire your beautiful creations for you to pick up a few weeks later. Posting is also an option if you can’t collect your pieces in person.
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Ochre has 90+ five star reviews on Google.
"D R E A M Y
I just went to one of Ochre’s pottery classes and it was divine to say the least. I absolutely loved it. I took 3 of my friends with me and they all enjoyed it. Lauren is an amazing host and really spends time with each person in the class and encouraged us while we worked."
– Adrienne via Google Review
“Such a fun and relaxing afternoon spent in Ochre’s beautiful studio. I seriously loved this workshop and would absolutely go again!!! I went in with an idea on what I wanted to make and Lauren was super accomodating, helping me achieve what I set out for.”
– Holly via Google Review
Read more reviews here www.ochreceramics.com/students-reviews
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See how beautiful our Pottery & Jewellery Workshops arE
Join me in Ochre’s beautiful, light filled studio learning the skills and techniques to hand make your very own pieces to treasure forever.
Private Group Pottery & Jewellery Classes
Ochre’s private group workshops are perfect for birthdays, hens parties, work events, or an extra-special catch up.
Learn the techniques of handmade ceramics or jewellery making while creating meaningful pieces together.
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Pottery
I can tailor to all skill types, and will make sure you are able to grow your ‘new’ or ‘practiced’ hand building pottery skills. You will be taught hand building basics… How to make a pinch pot, how to coil with clay, attach handles, legs etc. and how to make sure your pieces won’t blow up in the kiln! I promise you’ll leave having created three beautiful pieces, anything from a mug to a vase, a bowl to a platter! It is up to you to let your imagination take over.
Jewellery
You will be taught jewellery basics… How to make findings, string, wire + attach. And don’t worry, I will be helping with design and assembling each of your pieces. You will have access to a beautiful collection of pearls, handmade ceramic beads, colourful glass beads + high quality gold filled and sterling silver silver jewellery findings. Everything you need to create anything from earrings, bracelets, necklaces… ect.
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Minimum group size 8 people.
No maximum size, however for large groups we will have added teachers assisting the workshop.
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Includes making up to 3 pieces, glazed and fired (Pottery) or 2-3 pieces of jewellery.
Two hour workshop WITHOUT Wine + Cheese
$110 a head
Two hour workshop WITH Wine + Cheese
$135 a head
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“Ochre’s jewellery and wine class was amazing! Amazing venue the atmosphere was a vibe. Setup with a whole range of delights, snacks and wines. Came home with some of lovely pieces that are absolutely beautiful. Would highly recommend this workshop was a lot of fun.”
- Emma. Google Review
“I recently had the pleasure of attending an amazing pottery workshop led by the talented ceramicist, Lauren from Ochre Ceramics. Lauren's guidance, expertise, and warm personality created the perfect environment to make us all feel at ease and her clear instructions and demonstrations made the whole workshop so enjoyable.”
- Aysha. Google Review
Workshop Cancellation Policy https://www.ochreceramics.com/cancellation-policy