Bellbrae Clay
ProHighlights
- Two hours of tutored hand-building plus an extra hour by the fire pit, with groups bringing their own drinks and nibbles.
- Room for 24 guests in the studio, with larger groups set up outdoors under a marquee.
- Every piece is fired and glazed by the studio, with 1kg of clay and tools supplied for each adult guest.
About Bellbrae Clay
Bellbrae Clay is the ceramics studio of artist and art educator Lauren Barton, set on a six-acre bush block on the Great Ocean Road at Bellbrae. Workshops teach hand-building rather than wheel throwing, so guests work with slabs, coils and simple shaping at a relaxed pace. Private workshops are built for celebrations, including birthdays, baby showers, hens parties, team building and Christmas parties. Each one runs for two hours of tutored making, followed by an hour to enjoy the outdoor space and fire pit with drinks and nibbles the group brings along. Guests can follow a theme or make whatever they like, from mugs and platters to bowls and sculptural pieces, with Lauren or Clare on hand to help. Every piece is fired and glazed by the studio and is ready to collect within about four weeks. Kids' clay parties follow a similar format, with a demonstration, free play with clay and underglaze paint, and time afterwards for food, cake and games. The studio also runs themed mixed-group workshops each month and walk-in sessions on Friday afternoons. Up to 24 people fit comfortably in the studio, and bigger groups can work outside under a marquee. Private dates are confirmed with Lauren before booking.
Inclusions & amenities
Activity type
Price range (per person)
Setting
Ages
Pricing
Themed mixed-group workshops are $120 a person and Friday walk-in sessions are $55. Private belly bowl sessions are $245.
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What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private workshop cost?
Private adult workshops are $130 a person, which covers the three-hour experience, 1kg of clay, tools, and firing and glazing. Kids' clay parties are $85 a child with a minimum of ten.
Is there a minimum group size?
Private adult workshops need at least six people from Monday to Thursday and at least ten from Friday to Sunday. Kids' parties need a minimum of ten children.
Can we bring drinks and food?
Yes, the private workshop includes an extra hour after the class to enjoy the outdoor area and fire pit with your own drinks and nibbles. Kids' parties also bring their own food, cake and decorations.
Do we need any experience?
No, workshops suit complete beginners as well as experienced makers. Each one opens with demonstrations of the core hand-building techniques, and guests then work at their own level.
When will our pieces be ready?
Clay dries slowly, so pieces can take up to four weeks to be fired, glazed and ready. They can be collected from the studio, or posted at the guest's cost.
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Maree Noonan
2 months ago
Love this space. Iv participated in both individual classes for adults and took my kids last school holidays. Lauren is amazing and makes sure everyone is looked after. Highly recommended!
Alexandra Baxter
4 months ago
I booked this for me and a girlfriend for her 40th birthday pressie and we had an absolute ball. Lauren is as fun and cool and electric as you'd think based off her branding, and on top of that, she's an amazing teacher.…
Maddie Owen
6 months ago
I have visited Bellbrae Clay several times now and have loved every visit! Most recently I took my daughters (4 and 8 years old) and my husband to a ‘walk in Friday’ and we all got a ‘clay on’ and loved it! Lauren has a…
Lauren
a year ago
My daughter had her 14th Birthday Party at Bellbrae Clay and it was the best experience. The girls all made 3-4 pieces each and all were very engaged and supported throughout by Lauren. They had some food by the fire pit…
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