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Coromandel
Coromandel Pottery Class: Throw a Clay Wheel Masterpiece
90
Overview
Creative Wheel Throwing Pottery Class in Coromandel offers a hands-on, creative experience in New Zealand's renowned Driving Creek. Rooted in Barry Brickell's legacy and a vibrant community, this class invites everyone to unwind and create with clay amidst native forests.
This 1.5-hour pottery class, led by a professional potter, gives participants hands-on experience with wheel throwing. All materials, including New Zealand stoneware clay, potter's wheels, and aprons, are provided. Participants can shape and mold unique creations and even have them glazed, fired, and delivered home for an extra cost.
Whether a beginner or an experienced potter, the pottery class is designed for people to explore pottery. It provides the perfect setting to explore the craft of pottery and turn a lump of clay into something extraordinary. 
Highlights
Create Your Own Pottery: Make unique pottery using a wheel.
Learn from a Pro: Get taught by professional tutors to help you.
All Supplies Included: Clay, aprons and pottery wheel is all provided.
Optional Glazing & Firing: Customers can have their works glazed and fired at an additional cost.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed the pottery class
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Customers liked that all the equipment was supplied
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Customers loved making their own pieces of art
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Customers also like the option to have their work glazed, fired and delivered.
Some customers want it to be longer than 1.5 hours
Know Before You Go
This pottery class includes clay, use of a pottery wheel, and an apron to keep your clothes clean. A professional tutor is there to help guide you. You have the option to add-on glaze, fire, and delivery of your finished work for an additional fee. This experience does not include transport to or from the Driving Creek location; visitors must arrange their own transportation. Meet up location is at Driving Creek, 380 Driving Creek Road, Coromandel 3581, New Zealand
Hot Tip
Visitors should consider adding the glazing and firing option to preserve their creations and take home a lasting memento of their pottery experience.
Review Summary
Customers finds this pottery class to be a unique and memorable experience, praising the knowledgeable instructors, the beautiful forest setting, and the hands-on creative process. Many highlight the class as perfect for beginners and appreciate the opportunity to take home a fired and glazed piece. Some mention that the location requires a bit of walking on uneven ground, which could be challenging for those with limited mobility.
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