Private Functions
Looking for a creative, genuinely fun way to celebrate something special (or just spend quality time together)?
Private pottery sessions are a relaxed, creative experience that everyone actually enjoys—no awkward icebreakers, no pressure, just clay, laughs and time well spent.
Perfect for:
🔹Hen’s parties with a relaxed twist
🔹 Birthday celebrations (kids, teens and adults)
🔹Team-building that feels fun, not forced
🔹Family get-togethers or friend catch-ups
🔹“Let’s do something different” kind of days
🔹 Christmas parties with a creative edge
Jump on the wheel or try handbuilding, get your hands messy, and surprise yourself with what you can make. No experience needed—just show up, have a go, and build a little confidence along the way. It’s creative, playful and full of those moments you’ll be laughing about long after the clay is cleaned up.
Set in Echuca’s historic port district, the studio is spacious, welcoming and designed to make things feel easy and simple—so the focus stays on having fun, not figuring things out.
Every session is shaped around what suits you. Want a lively wheel-throwing session? Something more laid-back with handbuilding and conversation? A themed celebration or casual catch-up with snacks and laughs? It’s all easy, convenient, and tailored so everyone feels comfortable and included.
Friendly instructors guide each step, keeping things relaxed and encouraging—helping every student feel confident, creative and supported from the first touch of clay.
If you’re ready for a fun, memorable experience that’s simple to organise and a joy to be part of, book your private pottery session now.
Where, When, How
Location: Beldari Pottery Studio, 495 High Street Echuca.
Function Times:
Simply drop us an email at beldaripottery@gmail.com or give Chris a call on 0448 695 220 and let us know your preferred day/s and time/s.
✅Options: Choose from one of the workshops below or contact us to discuss different formats if you would like something different.
✅ Class Size: Small groups, so you get plenty of guidance. However we can also cater for larger groups
✅ Included: Clay, tools, glazing, and firing – everything you need.
✅ Ages: Suitable for ages 14 and up.
✅ Climate Controlled Studio
✅ Parking: There’s free on-street parking out the front, as well as around the corner in Heygarth Street. We also have a small carpark behind the studio for your convenience.
✅ What to Bring: A towel, a drink bottle, comfy older clothes, and your sense of fun.
✅ Finished Piece: Collect your unique creations in 3-4 weeks, ready to show off at home. We can also arrange for postage for you (at an additional cost) if you are visiting us from out of town.
💡 Helpful tips: For wheel events keep nails short (as they can cut into the clay), tie back long hair, and leave bulky jewellery at home so you can fully enjoy the clay experience.
What You’ll Learn
During your function, you’ll learn the core skills that form the foundation of wheel throwing or handbuilding. You’ll be shown how to prepare clay, position your hands, and confidently shape a simple form, with clear guidance that makes learning feel easy and achievable.
Each step is broken down in a simple, practical way so you can understand how the clay responds and how to control it. By the end of the session, you’ll have 2-3 pieces (depending on what you have decided to make) and the confidence that comes from learning real, creative skills in a fun, convenient introduction to pottery.
Function Suggestions
Prefer something a bit different - simply give us call or email us.
Step into a calm, creative space and enjoy slowing down, connecting, and making something beautiful with your own hands. In this hand-building pottery workshop, you’ll create a charcuterie platter and dip bowls — the perfect set to bring out at your next gathering and say, “I made these.”
Duration: 2 hours
Wheel Throwing & Hand Building – Explore both techniques as our friendly instructors guide you through the basics. You’ll shape your own pieces to be glazed and fired after the session.
Pizza Break – Pause halfway to enjoy freshly-made pizzas while you chat and soak up the cosy studio atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours
Hand-build your very own fruit or salad bowl using the coil method.
Enjoy a delicious grazing platter while your creativity flows.
Choose your glaze from our curated range of beautiful finishes — we’ll apply it for you after the workshop.
You’ll also choose a pair of timber salad servers from a select range — a natural, earthy match for your handmade bowl.
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Step into a fun pottery session where confidence grows from the very first moment. Get creative, have a laugh, and relax as you enjoy clay together in a welcoming space. Simple, convenient, and full of fun — you’ll leave already wanting more.
FAQs
Do you need any experience to have a function at Beldari Pottery?
Not at all. You can walk in with zero clay experience. Everything is explained in a simple, easy way, so you can just relax, have fun and enjoy the process.
Can we bring decorations for our function?
Absolutely - feel free to bring along whatever decorations you would like to help add to your function.
What should we bring to our function?
Just yourself and a towel. Ideally wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little clay on. Everything else is kept simple and convenient so you can focus on feeling creative and having fun.
💡 Helpful tips: Keep nails short (as they can cut into the clay), tie back long hair, and leave bulky jewellery at home so you can fully enjoy the clay experience.
We are going out afterwards - is there somewhere we can change?
Yes, we have toilet facilities which allow enough room for you to get changed.
Is it suitable for beginners or people who feel nervous?
Absolutely. If you’ve ever thought “I’m not creative,” this is where you gently prove yourself wrong. The whole experience stays simple, fun and pressure-free.
How do I book a function or find out more?
Simply drop us an email at beldaripottery@gmail.com or give Chris a call on 0448 695 220
Can I take my finished pieces home?
Yes you can, after your pieces are glazed and have received their final firing, which takes 3-4 weeks. We will email you when they’re ready, you’ll pick them up and feel that spark of pride knowing you created something beautiful with your own hands. If you are visiting from out of town, we can post them to you for an additional cost.
Is parking easy?
Yes — parking is easy. We have free on street parking as well as a small carpark at the rear, so you can arrive feeling calm and ready to get creative. Just pull up close to the studio, step inside and slip straight into that fun, confidence-building clay time.
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