About Our Pottery & Ceramics Classes

Welcome to Ayni Pottery Studio in Auckland! At Ayni, we offer ceramics and pottery classes where the possibilities are truly endless. If you can dream it, you can mould it!

Immerse yourself in the world of clay, transforming your artistic expression into functional ware or decorative pieces of ceramic art.

Connect with your natural rhythm through the meditative, evenly paced kick-wheel. Our studio features three Leach Wheels, celebrated for their smooth momentum powered entirely by your movement. We also have an electric Shimpo wheel, ideal for children and individuals with disabilities, ensuring everyone can explore the mesmerizing experience of wheel throwing.

Discover the fundamentals of hand-building with techniques like pinching, slab-building, coiling, texturing, and more. Whether you arrive with your own project ideas or need inspiration during the first class, we'll work together to bring your vision to life.

Creating with our hands goes beyond art—it nurtures our creative spirit and offers a journey toward mental clarity, focus, and relaxation. This is meditation in action, culminating in genuine happiness. Join us for a delightful time among fellow artisans as we share the joy of crafting and self-discovery.

Ayni Pottery & Ceramics—Where we embrace authenticity!

What to Expect from Ayni Pottery & Ceramics Classes

• Hands-on experience with clay shaping techniques.
• Guidance from a holistic instructor on kick-wheel throwing and hand-building methods.
• Introduction to key pottery techniques such as pinching, slab-building, coiling, and texturing.
• Opportunities to explore your creativity and experiment with different forms and designs.
• Access to a well-equipped pottery studio, with tools and clay available for purchase for term classes.
• A supportive and collaborative environment fostering artistic growth and self-expression.
• Weekly classes focused on skill development and project completion.
• Interaction with fellow pottery enthusiasts, sharing insights, tips, and inspiration.
• Personalized feedback and assistance to enhance your pottery skills.
• A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere conducive to learning and creative exploration.

Option 1: Regular Pottery & Ceramics Classes

Join our weekly hand-building and wheel-throwing classes to explore the art of shaping and crafting with clay. Learn fundamental techniques and unleash your creativity in a relaxed, supportive environment among fellow artisans.

Each term runs for ten weeks, with firings scheduled in five-week blocks aligned with school terms. You can commit to a single term to experience the full cycle or continue long-term to dive deeper into the craft. To truly master clay, we recommend at least a year of practice—this is a slow, grounding journey where the great teacher, clay itself, leads the way.

If you feel the call to connect with the earth and embrace the pottery process, here’s the current availability for term classes.

Option 2: Pottery & Ceramics Workshops

One-off workshops are perfect for those who want to try pottery or cannot commit to regular classes. Offered throughout the year, these sessions focus on a range of projects—from mugs to wind chimes and beyond—allowing you to find your favourite way to work the clay. 

Wheel throwing sessions are offered twice a month and our world famous 'Sip n'Clay' happens once a month on a Friday night, from 6 to 8.30 pm. Please check the schedule here.

Option 3: Book a Private Pottery Function

Perfect for office parties, team-building days, social events, hens dos, birthdays, family gatherings, or Christmas celebrations. Whether you're looking for a fun social activity or a more intentional creative experience, you can customise your session with a special theme to make it extra meaningful.
We can host up to 14 people for a hand-building session, or up to 4 people for a wheel-throwing session.

Email hola@ayni.co.nz for more information on tailored options for your event.

About the Firing Process
At Ayni Pottery, your creations are fired in a gas kiln, bringing the soul of fire into every piece. This process alchemises your work, connecting it with the elements—earth, water, air, and fire—infusing it with a timeless spirit.

Keen to start your pottery journey? Book here