Where do I meet for the class?

Meet at the studio: 6/39 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163. Check in a few minutes early to choose your piece.

Is prior pottery experience required?

No. Instructors provide step-by-step guidance for display pieces and techniques for beginners.

Are materials and firing included?

Paints, brushes, tools, glazing and firing are included; pottery cost for certain pieces is not included—confirm at booking.

Can we bring alcohol to the session?

BYO alcohol is not permitted. Complimentary pink lemonade, chocolates and snacks are provided.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Guests must be 16 or older to join this workshop.

How long until I can pick up my finished piece?

The studio handles glazing and kiln firing; pickup timing can vary—ask Colour My Pot at booking for an estimated collection date.

Valentine's Paint & Sip: Creative Date Night Pottery Workshop in Cleveland | Paint and Sip | Workshop

At Colour My Pot in Cleveland, Queensland, Valentine's Paint & Sip turns a date-night cliché into an active, colorful experience. Set in the studio at 6/39 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163, the two-hour workshop invites couples to choose from display pieces or invent their own ceramic keepsake while enjoying pink lemonade and chocolates.

Inside the studio the scene is practical and tactile: long communal benches, racks of bisque-ready pottery, palettes of underglaze and a glazing kiln humming in the back. Instructors offer step-by-step guidance to recreate display pieces or to freehand a design, so no prior experience is required. The firing and glazing process is included, meaning participants leave with a completed concept and a promise that their finished piece will be glazed, fired and ready for pickup after the kiln cycle.

This is part craft-class, part social event. Groups are capped at 48, which keeps the atmosphere lively without feeling crowded. The included materials—paints, brushes and tools—mean you only need to bring yourself, though pottery cost for certain pieces may be extra. BYO alcohol is not permitted; instead, the host supplies complimentary pink lemonade and snacks to set a relaxed mood.

What makes this offering stand out in the Cleveland recreation scene is its hands-on approach combined with local character. Cleveland sits on Moreton Bay, where shorebirds and the occasional dolphin are part of the landscape; after your session you can walk the Raby Bay foreshore or check out the compact collection of cafes and galleries that reflect the town’s maritime history. Colour My Pot channels that neighborhood energy into an accessible creative outlet for couples, friends or solo guests who want a low-pressure, memorable evening.

Practical notes: sessions run about two hours and are restricted to guests 16 and over. Expect some drying time before firing; the studio handles glazing and kiln work but pickup schedules vary. Wear clothes you don’t mind splattering, and plan transport for fragile pieces after pickup.

Booking is straightforward through the Colour My Pot booking link; classes fill up around peak times such as Valentine's week, school holidays and weekend evenings, so book in advance. The studio welcomes small private groups and corporate bookings — ask about reserving benches for a closed session. If you want a keepsake ready the same night, select smaller bisque pieces; larger items may require longer kiln cycles. Receipts and gift vouchers can make this an easy present. Plan accordingly.