A joyful and relaxed clay workshop to get creative alongside your little one. This workshop is gently structured so that your little one can ease in at their own pace. Together, you’ll design and build your own colourful portrait plates using a beginner-friendly inlay technique, where you place coloured soft clay into a design then roll it into the surface. This simple yet satisfying process allows you to craft bold, personal designs that capture personality and play.
Once your designs are complete, all your hard work is complete. I shape them into plates/bowls for you and take care of the firing and finishing. Your vibrant creations are ready to collect from the studio in 4–6 weeks, or postage can be arranged for those living further afield.
Healthy snacks, and drinks are provided
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Nerikomi
Although the word nerikomi comes from Japan, where the technique was popularised in the late 20th century, its roots reach back much further. Marbled clay can be traced through China’s gi ware of the Song dynasty, England’s agateware, and even earlier experiments in Rome and Egypt. In this playful one-off workshop, you’ll explore the contemporary approach to nerikomi, layering two contrasting clays to form striking patterns, each piece entirely unique.
You make two pieces, and are welcome to take the rest of your nerikomi block home to continue making. All the instructions and information on public firing is provided in a print out. your pieces will be glazed and ready to collect 4-6 weeks after the workshop.
A selection of wine, tea and snacks are included
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Private classes
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Portrait Plates
Private Parties & Celebrations
Celebrate your special occasion with clay! Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, or hens party, a private ceramics workshop is a beautiful way to gather, slow down, and make something meaningful together.
Each session is tailored to your group; whether you’re after a relaxed, social experience or a more guided creative workshop. You can choose from one of my regular offerings, like Portrait Plates or Nerikomi, or we can design something unique to suit your theme or interests. Perhaps you’d like to create keepsake cups for a wedding table, make something special for a new baby, or simply play and create together for fun.
Workshops can be held at your home, workplace, or at my studio in Brunswick and are suitable for adults and children alike. All materials are provided, and works are fired and finished within 4–6 weeks, ready to collect or have delivered.
A creative celebration that leaves you with more than just memories to cherish.
Private parties and celebrations have a minimum spend of $800.
5-6 people: $170 pp
7–9 people: $160 pp
10+ people: $150 per person
For enquiries and bookings, email kayleigh.heydon@gmail.com.
Corporate workshops
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Bring creativity and connection into your workplace with a tailored ceramics or art-based workshop. Perfect for team-building days, wellbeing events, end-of-year celebrations, or creative retreats, these sessions invite teams to slow down, collaborate, and reconnect through hands-on making.
Each workshop is designed to meet your group’s needs, whether that’s strengthening communication, sparking new ideas, or simply providing a restorative, shared experience outside the usual work setting. Activities can be adapted for small or large groups and hosted either on-site at your workplace or at a partnered studio space.
Together, we can explore one of my established workshops, such as Portrait Plates or Nerikomi, or create something completely bespoke to align with your team’s values or event theme. From co-creating gifts for clients to marking the launch of a new project, these sessions foster creativity, mindfulness, and genuine connection.
All materials are provided, and works are fired and finished within 4–6 weeks, ready to be collected or delivered.
Corporate events have a minimum charge of $1000
6 people : $190pp
7-9 people: $180pp
10+ people: $170pp
Further discounts can be discussed for larger corporate bookings.
For enquiries and bookings, email kayleigh.heydon@gmail.com.
Private At-Home Workshops
Private at-home workshops offer a more personal and flexible experience, Its perfect for those who prefer to create in their own space. Each session is tailored to your needs, whether that means accommodating sensory sensitivities or simply exploring something creative and fun with friends or family.
Workshops can be a one-off creative session or ongoing private tutoring to build confidence and develop your skills over time. They’re suitable for both children and adults. For workshops with children, a responsible adult will need to be present in the home for the duration of the session.
At-home workshops work best for groups of up to six, depending on your space. I’ll bring all the materials we’ll need for our time together. We can explore techniques from my regular Portrait Plates and Nerikomi workshops, or design something completely unique; perhaps your little one wants to sculpt frogs, or you’d love to make your own cups for morning coffee. The sky’s the limit!
All works take around 4–6 weeks to be fired and finished, and pieces can be either collected or delivered once ready.
Prices of private classes vary depending on location, style, time and participants. Have an idea in mind? Get in touch at kayleigh.heydon@gmail.com and we’ll shape it together.
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