Claydays

A vase is always my go to project for beginners as it allows for uniqueness in its form. Everyone can follow the same steps but the finished creation is always different, reflecting its maker 💛

Moments in the studio captured on film by 🌫️🤍 all the feels! Grateful to be able to create so freely.

Sorrento Sand ~ named after the beach outside our window, which we bathe in during summer and brave in the Winter. A special sand bank that feels endless, scattered with starfish and little nippers. The bay were it all began 🐚

Sneak peek of what’s to come in our Christmas kits, launching 1 November 💚💚💚 These will be the perfect festive activity for yourself or to share with the wee ones. I am so excited and grateful to be able to work with another artist to bring you a kit incorporating more natural materials. We cannot wait for this to be launched!!

Creating just for the joy of making by 🤎🤎🤎

A moment for the woven fruit bowl

To celebrate our creators this Mother’s Day we are giving away two Claydays Pottery Kits, so that you can create together. To enter simply tag a māmā and describe them in one word. Whether it’s your own, a mother figure, friend, mum to be or a father doing both. Winner drawn May 9th 💘

Join us for a cozy and creative afternoon at on Sunday 5th of May 3-5pm. During this two hour pottery workshop you will learn about clay, hand building basics and leave with your very own hand scuplted vase! Clay, tools and equipment are all provided. Ideal for beginners and those new to working with clay. Limited spots, sign up link in bio 📩

An ipu whenua (clay bowl to hold the placenta) hand-built by close friends and family during a pēpi shower last weekend. The intention was for everyone to help māmā build this up, each adding their own coil, reflecting layers of their nurturing support. This bowl will be buried shortly after birth with the placenta, returning this peice of whenua back to papatūānuku (mother earth).

Claydays embracing an exciting new chapter in 2024! Grateful for all the learnings this wee creative outlet has provided since this photo was taken. Lots of change at the Sorrento HQ as Emily heads off overseas on a personal adventure to pursue new passions and no doubt will continue developing her creative crafts from afar. Haley will be taking over the future of Claydays independently with lots of exciting growth and ideas in the works. Thanks for all your support so far, it’s been a wonderful experience connecting with you all through clay! Arohanui 🤎

Our Post Cut Off Date is Monday 18th December. Sending before this date gives you the best chance of getting your parcel in time for Christmas. We will still be sending your orders over the Summer break but please be patient as post companies do their best to keep up!

Going through the archives to my first ever air dry creation using our Sorrento sand clay, white paint and sealant.

Our Earth Brown clay looking like a good ol delicious chunk of chocolate ice cream ready to be squeezed between two cookies!

A long weekend spent well with friends, whānau, kai, ocean swims and lots of sunshine. We hope you found some time to enjoy the simple things ~ summer we are so ready for you!!

Our workshops are lead by us to teach you Pottery skills and techniques in a supportive, creative environment. Come join us at this Friday for our final workshop of the year. Book through the link in our bio!

Come join us for our Spring Workshop at next month. Learn how to marble two clays together and build your very own vase 🏺 bookings essential, link in bio for more information!

Say Kia Ora to our Pottery Candle Kit, available only online and in store at Wellington Apothecary. To celebrate this new kit we are giving away one kit & a homemade ceramic mug to sip out of while you create. Simply tag a friend to be in to win and tell us what you love most about them 🫶🏼 Tag as many friends as you like, the more tags the more entries. Winner drawn Friday 21st July.

Our essential oil blend in the Pottery Candle Kits contains Norali, Orange and Veviter. These have been specifically chosen to evoke a deep sense of tranquility with the ability to calm, ground and restore your mind ☯️