Workshops
Pottery Workshops in Orange NSW
BYRNT Ceramics @ Strawhouse Wines 🥂
Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon at the Strawhouse Wines tasting room learning the timeless craft of hand-building ceramics. Guided step by step by Ruth Byrne — trained teacher and the maker behind BYRNT Ceramics — these small-group pottery workshops in Orange NSW are designed for absolute beginners. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands a little muddy.
Set in the heart of the Orange wine region, each workshop is a perfect creative day out — pair it with a wine tasting at Strawhouse, lunch at a nearby cellar door, or a weekend escape from Sydney or Canberra. You'll leave with a piece of work you've made yourself, which Ruth will glaze, fire, and have ready for you to collect or post out a few weeks later.
What to expect:
- A warm, calm afternoon (approx. 2–3 hours)
- Small groups so everyone gets personal attention
- All clay, tools and materials provided
- Step-by-step guidance through a hand-building project
- Your finished piece glazed, fired, and ready to collect in 4-6 weeks (or posted)
Upcoming Workshop Dates
Currently taking bookings for:
- Sunday 14th June 2026
- Sunday 19th July 2026
- Sunday 16th August 2026
Private Pottery Workshops in Orange NSW
Looking for something a little more personal? Private hand-building workshops at Strawhouse Wines are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, team-building days, or any celebration that calls for something more memorable than the usual. Gather your favourite people, pour a glass of local wine, and spend an afternoon making something together.
Private bookings are tailored to your group's experience and the occasion — whether you'd like a relaxed creative session, a guided gift-making experience, or a corporate offsite with a difference, Ruth will work with you to design the day.
More info about private workshops
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any pottery experience to join a workshop?
Not at all. Every workshop is designed with absolute beginners in mind. Ruth is a trained teacher and will guide you step by step through the process — you just need to bring yourself and a willingness to get a little muddy.
How long does a workshop run?
Each Sunday workshop runs for approximately 2–3 hours in the afternoon at the Strawhouse Wines tasting room.
Where are the workshops held?
All public workshops are held at Strawhouse Wines Cellar Door in Orange, NSW — a beautiful setting in the heart of the Central West wine region. Easy to combine with a wine tasting or a weekend visit to Orange.
What should I wear?
Wear whatever you want wear. Bring an apron if you're worried about getting clay on your clothes, but generally hand-building isn't too messy.
Is everything provided?
Yes. All clay, tools, materials, grazing plate and glass of wine are included in your ticket — just turn up.
When will I get my finished piece?
After your workshop, Ruth takes your work back to the studio to dry, glaze and fire it. This process takes around 4–6 weeks. You can collect your finished piece from Ruth's studio in Orange or arrange to have it posted to you.
Can I book a private workshop for my group?
Yes. Private workshops at Strawhouse Wines are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, team-building days, family get-togethers and other celebrations. Get in touch to discuss group size, dates and what you'd like to make.
How many people are in each workshop?
Public workshops are kept small so everyone gets personal attention. Private workshops can be tailored to your group size — get in touch to discuss.
How do I get to Strawhouse Wines from Sydney or Canberra?
Orange is roughly a 3.5–4 hour drive from Sydney and around 3 hours from Canberra. Many visitors make a weekend of it — pairing a workshop with cellar door visits, restaurants and accommodation in the Orange wine region.
Are workshops suitable for children?
Public workshops are designed for adults. For family or kids' workshops, please enquire about a private booking.
Can I buy a workshop as a gift?
Yes — workshops make a wonderful gift for someone who loves making, hosting, or trying something new. Workshop gift voucher