Clay + Bonsai + Sip Workshop

In collaboration with Shiro Bonsai

In collaboration with Shiro Bonsai

Cost: $125

In this class, you will learn the art of crafting ceramic bonsai pots and explore the world of bonsai tree style. Afterward, you will have a one-hour session with Shiro Bonsai, which includes a nursery juniper, wire, all necessary tools for the day, and your choice of tea or coffee. We will cover pruning techniques, applying training wires, and finally style your tree. Your clear-glazed bonsai pot will be ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks, perfect for planting your bonsai tree.

The Beginners Juniper Bonsai Workshop will be scheduled once your bonsai pot is ready for pickup. We can arrange a convenient time and date for the bonsai workshop with Shiro Bonsai.

The Make Your Own Bonsai Pot Workshop is available on Saturdays from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Please note that this class involves two separate payments: one for making your bonsai pot and another $80 fee for the Beginners Juniper Workshop, which will be paid upon your arrival at Shiro Bonsai.

This combined workshop gains you access to Shiro Bonsai’s annual repotting workshop, for repotting your beautiful bonsai into your hand crafted tree

Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the pottery workshop:

What should I wear/bring? Please ensure to wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting messy during the pottery session. It's important to trim your nails beforehand, as long nails can create issues while molding the clay and may cause cracking before firing. Also, remember to remove any jewelry before starting.

Who is this course for? This pottery workshop is suitable for bonsai enthusiast.

Can I pay via credit card or Afterpay? Certainly! Absolutely, you can use credit/debit cards and Afterpay during checkout.

Is there an age limit for the Workshop? Generally, this course is for individuals aged 18 and above.

Is my booking transferrable, and what is the cancellation policy? Bookings are non-refundable but transferrable. If you want to rebook your class, there will be a non-negotiable admin fee of $25 per person.

What if I am absent due to COVID, cough, old, family emergencies, etc.? If you are unable to attend due to COVID, illness, age-related concerns, family emergencies, or other reasons, please note that your bookings are non-refundable but can be transferred to someone else. You may arrange for someone to take your place in the workshop or class.

Are there any Health and Safety issues? Pregnant participants should wear and bring their own gloves during the entire course. Keep hair tied up and nails short.

What’s included in the class? All materials are inclusive. Pick up will be 4-6 weeks and we will clear glaze the piece for you.

If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

Please note: Pottery Making Is Volatile

You are choosing to endeavor in a craft that has many variables. In saying that, we do not guarantee that your pottery will make it back to you the way that you left it. We do our best to care for your work as if it were our own. Unfortunately, pieces break, pottery explodes, glazes run, cracks happen, pieces don't come out the way you expect them to be. It is something that's beyond our control too. Choosing to continue and book is your acknowledgment that you accept these variables as part of the learning pottery and understand that we will not refund, credit or replace any pottery that does not make it through the process. You are signing up for an experience, our environment, to co-create together and to enjoy learning with clay.