# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Create a truly personal piece of pottery at this relaxed and hands-on workshop. In this session, each participant will be given 500g of clay to design and make their own bonsai pot. 500g pot that size will likely suit: Shohin bonsai (under ~20 cm tall)Or even mame bonsai (super miniature, under ~10 cm). You are free to shape and create any style you like, and if you don’t have a bonsai tree, you can make a plant pot instead.

You’ll learn basic hand-building using a mix of pinch pot and slab techniques and how to shape clay step-by-step, guided by an experienced tutor. No pottery experience is needed.. this workshop is perfect for beginners and curious makers. No pottery wheel involved.

Once your pot is complete, it will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired. Your finished piece will be waterproof and ready to use once firing is complete.

What You’ll Experience

* Demonstration of basic hand-building techniques

* Hands-on creation of your own bonsai pot or plant pot

* Assistance and tips throughout the session

* A relaxed and supportive environment suitable for all levels

After the workshop, your pot will be glazed and fired, and ready for collection approximately 6–8 weeks after the session (possibly longer during autumn/winter due to colder months).

You will be notified when your work is ready to pick up. Shipping can be arranged at an additional cost if required.

Who This Is For

* Complete beginners — no experience required

* Adults and teens looking for a creative activity

* Friends, families, or solo participants

* Ideal as a gift-making experience or a creative outing

* Suitable for bonsai lovers or plant enthusiasts

What’s Included

* 500g of clay per participant and you can make 2 small pots or 1 medium pot

* All materials needed for the session

* Use of tools during the workshop

* Instruction and guidance from your tutor

* Glazing and kiln firing

* One or 2 small finished bonsai pot or plant pot

What to Bring / Wear

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting clay on. Pottery can be messy, and clay may leave marks even with care.

If you have long nails or are pregnant and prefer to protect your hands, please bring thin disposable gloves, as long nails can sometimes create small cracks in the clay which can create cracks before even hitting the kiln.

You’re welcome to bring a pot you’d like to replicate. Alternatively, you can choose your own glaze if you prefer.

I will be glazing your piece with a clear glaze, which allows the natural colour of the clay to show through. We will be using white stoneware clay for this.

If you’d like to use a different glaze, please bring a cone 5–6 brush-on glaze with you to the class. Choose one that does not indicate it “may run” or is described as “runny.” Glaze must be compatible with stoneware clay.

You can purchase suitable glazes from Botpots.co.nz, CCG.co.nz, or Nelson Pottery Supply.

Glaze is the colour applied to your piece before the final firing. This option is ideal if you’d prefer something other than a clear glaze and would like a colour that better suits your bonsai tree.

The photo above is an example of clear glaze applied on a terracotta clay.

I’ll apply your chosen glaze after first firing and return any leftover glaze to you.

Note:

Bring your own ruler.
If you’d like to replicate a specific pot, feel free to bring one along to use as a template. You’ll also need scissors, a pen, and some newspaper.
If you’re planning to create a rustic pinch pot instead, you won’t need to bring these extra items.
Bringing a pot as a template is recommended if you prefer not to make a pinch pot.
Arrival Information

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to settle in before the workshop begins.

The session runs for approximately two hours.

Free parking is available.

Please note:

If minimum class numbers are not met, the workshop may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blenheim/make-your-own-plant-pot-bonsai/200029976260443
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blenheim
- **state**: MA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Marlborough Art Society
- **lat**: -41.51145
- **long**: 173.94595
- **full address**: Marlborough Art Society, 204 High Street,Blenheim, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai) being held?
  - **A:** Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai) takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 am at Marlborough Art Society, 204 High Street,Blenheim, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai)?
  - **A:** Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai) is organized by Pottery Embassy.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blenheim, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Make Your Own Plant Pot (Bonsai) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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