Ceramic Dog Workshop
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mahana Rd Studio, 24b Mahana Road, Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand
Ceramic Dog Workshop
Saturday 27th April
10 am – 1 pm
Price $120
In this fun workshop we’ll be creating ceramic dogs, whether you want to create a realistic impression of your own dog past or present, or whether you want to work on a more abstract version Storm will help you achieve your goal with this step by step tutorial.
The first two hours are focused on sculpting your animal,approximately 20 cm x 20 cm either in a lying down or sitting position,then after a cuppa and a biscuit we’ll spend the final hour hand painting them with ceramic glazes.Your work will be dried, fired and available for you to collect within two weeks.
All materials/aprons and morning tea are provided, but it’s a good idea if you’re working from a photograph to print it out on an A4 piece of paper as trying to work off your cell phone can be tricky when your hands are covered in clay.
N.B. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Gift Vouchers are available for workshops
contact Storm ph: 021 229 9547

Lighthouse Sculpture
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
Lighthouse Sculpture/Lamp
Saturday 11th May
10 am – 2 pm
Price $160.
A lighthouse holds such a deep connection for many people, from Sailors to fishermen to great Ocean Liners this beacon of warning and safety holds a special place in our hearts.
Whether you want to construct it with a light in the top or a candle this 3d sculpture will be a real showstopper in your home or even make an incredible gift if you can bring yourself to part with it.
Bring an image with you of something you like the look of or maybe a lighthouse of special significance in your life.We will build and hand paint these with ceramic glazes,they will be dried and fired and available to collect two weeks later.Storm will show you the process step by step so no experience is necessary,all materials are included along with morning tea and biscuits,but feel free to bring a spot of lunch for when we take a break and discuss the decoration of our work.
nb please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the studio

Outdoor Ceramic Sculpture
2024-05-25 10:00 - 12:00
Outdoor Ceramic Sculpture Workshop
Saturday 25th May
10 am- 12 pm
Price – $90
Come and have fun making outdoor ceramic hanging artworks.In this workshop we’ll be focusing on making multiple pieces that are strung together to add unique art for your garden or fabulous in an entry way.
We’ll be working on semi abstract shapes,playing with textures and will then be decorating using oxides and glazes.This is a wonderful chance to freestyle artworks,explore different designs and personalise your work.
All materials and guidance are supplied so just bring yourself,a friend or family member and enjoy creating with clay.
nb Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio

Sea Urchin (Kina) Workshop
2024-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
Ceramic Sea Urchin Workshop
Sunday 26th May
10 am – 12 pm
Price $90
Come and create your own set of three Sea Urchins, better known in NZ as ‘Kina’.
These beauties make great gifts ,display them in your bathroom or as a wall hung sculpture.Turn a block of clay into three hand glazed artworks in one easy session.Relax and enjoy,Storm will guide you through the process so no experience is necessary.
Your work will be fired and ready for you to collect within two weeks, so come on your own for some creative ‘me time’ or bring a friend and have some fun with clay.
nb Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio

Hanging Ceramic Sculpture
2024-07-14 14:00 - 16:00
Hanging Ceramic Sculpture
Sunday 14th July
2 pm – 4pm
$90
Mahana Rd Studio
Come and have fun making outdoor/indoor ceramic hanging artworks.In this workshop we’ll be focused on making multiple pieces that are strung together to add unique artworks for your home or garden.
We’ll be working on semi abstract shapes, playing with textures and then decorating/exploring different designs using oxides and glazes.This is a wonderful chance to explore designs and personalise your work.You can expect to make two/three hanging works with multiple pieces within this time frame.
All materials and guidance supplied so just bring yourself,or come along with a friend or family member and enjoy creating with clay, no experience necessary.
NB. If you’d like to book in a group of friends/family to do a specific project there a loads of options , contact Storm on
Ph.021 229 9547 to discuss
Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio

Monsters!!!! School holiday Workshop special
2024-07-15 10:00 - 12:00
Monsters !!!
A School Holiday Workshop Special For Adults and Kids
Monday July 15th
10 am – 12 pm
$80
Mahana Rd Studio
This fantastic workshop is all about you!….come and get creative making your very own ceramic monster with Storm.Whether your monster has three eyes or ten, loads of teeth, horns and green scaly skin you can let your imagination run absolutely wild ….this workshop is a perfect way to spend quality time together with a friend or younger person over the holidays. After creating your critter you’ll be hand painting it in ceramic glazes….they will be fired and ready to collect within two weeks.
Kids don’t need to be accompanied by an adult, whether they come on their own, with siblings or a friend they’ll have a fun morning creating their own artwork within a small group…
No experience is necessary,just bring a smile and Storm will show you the rest.
NB please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome, if you have a friends/family event,want to do something creative to celebrate a birthday feel free to discuss it with Storm,there are a huge range of project options to choose from
Contact Ph: 021 229 9547

Monsters!!! Friday 19th July
2024-07-19 10:00 - 12:00
Monsters!!!
A Ceramic Workshop School Holiday Special 8 yrs and Over
Friday 19th July
10 am – 12 pm
$80
Mahana Rd Studio
This fantastic workshop is all about you. come and get creative making your very own ceramic monster with Storm.
Whether your monster has three eyes or ten,teeth, horns and wings you can let your imagination run absolutely wild… this workshop is the perfect way to spend quality time together and have fun with a friend or younger person over the holidays.
Children don’t need to be accompanied by an adult,so it’s great if you want to book in siblings, friends or kids on their own will have fun meeting others whilst absorbed in making their own artwork.
After creating your critter you’ll be hand painting it in ceramic glazes…..they will be dried, fired and ready to collect within two weeks.
No experience is necessary, just bring a smile, all materials are provided and Storm will show you the rest.
Nb Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome for friends/family/events feel free to give Storm a call to discuss details and project options
Contact Ph: 021 229 9547

Ceramic Jellyfish Sculpture
2024-08-25 14:00 - 16:00
Ceramic Jellyfish Sculpture
Sunday 25th August
Workshop 2 pm – 4 pm
Glazing Sunday 1st Sept 11 am – 12 pm
Price $195
In this fabulous workshop you will learn how to create your very own set of three stunning jellyfish to hang on your wall, whether you hang them as a group, in singles or make them as beautiful hand crafted gifts for people you love these will make a lovely addition to anyone’s home.
These beauties can hang inside as a sculptural artwork or outside on a fence or entry way.Incorporate your own flair by adding frills, texture or hand painted designs, once they have been dried and then bisque fired you’ll come back the following Sun at 11 am to glaze them.They will then be high fired and ready to collect the following Sat (the 7th Sept) from 10 am
This workshop is suitable for beginners as Storm will guide you through the process every step of the way, so come on your own,bring a friend or family member and get creative with clay.
Nb. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome, a perfect way to celebrate a birthday,event or as creative fun with a friend group,feel free to contact Storm to discuss the wide range of workshop options
Ph: 021 229 9547

Whale Tail Workshop
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00
Whale Tail Workshop
Saturday 21st September
10 am – 12 pm
Mahana rd Studio
Price $90
Join Storm and learn how to create stunning ceramic whale tails-
Perfect as beautiful artworks for your home or as a thoughtful gift.
These versatile pieces can be hung inside or outside your home,with various options to customise their look to your personal taste and style.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as Storm will guide you through the creative process. You can expect to make either three small pieces or one large and one small whale tail in the time frame.You’ll hand glaze them and they’ll be fired and available for you to collect within two weeks.
N.B.Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Gift vouchers for workshops are available and make great gifts

Sea Urchin/Kina Workshop
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00
Sea Urchin/Kina Workshop
Saturday 28th September
10am – 12 pm
$90.
Mahana Rd Studio
Come and create your own set of three Sea Urchins, better known in NZ as ‘Kina’.
These beauties make great gifts, display them in your bathroom or as a wall hung sculpture.Turn a block of clay into three hand glazed artworks in one easy session. Relax and enjoy, Storm will guide you through the process so no experience is necessary.
Your work will be fired and ready to collect within two weeks, so come on your own for some creative ‘Me Time’ or bring a friend and have some fun with clay.
NB if you have a group of friends and would like to book your own class and project contact Storm on Ph. 021 229 9547
Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio,you wont need to bring anything with you

Boob Mugs
2024-09-29 12:30 - 14:30
Boob Mugs
Sunday 29th September
10 am – 12.30 pm
Price $95.
Who doesn’t need a Boob Mug!!
This is a fun workshop making your very own ceramic mug to create and celebrate beautiful boobs.Whether it’s a gift for yourself or your partner, and whether you make a tea cup or a coffee mug you can’t go wrong, someone will be very happy having their morning cuppa out of a very special hand made mug.
And yes we are hand building these not throwing on a wheel so absolutely no experience is required, come on your own for some creative ‘me time’ or bring along a friend.
We’ll make our mug, decorate it with brushable glazes and once it’s dried and fired it’ll be ready to collect within two weeks – so come and enjoy making this winter hand and heart warmer.
Nb. Please park on the street and walk up the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome, great for a birthday celebration, event or friend group creative get together,contact Storm to discuss all the workshop options
Ph: 021 229 9547

Hanging ceramic sculpture
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00
Hanging Ceramic Sculpture
Saturday 5th October
10 am – 12 pm
$ 95
Come and have fun making outdoor/indoor ceramic hanging artworks.In this workshop we’ll be focused on making multiple pieces that are strung together to add unique artworks to your home or garden.
You can expect to make at least 3 complete hangings in this time frame.We’ll be working on abstract shapes an,playing with textures and then decorating with glazes.This is a wonderful chance to explore designs and personalise your work to make stunning hand crafted gifts.
All materials and guidance supplied so just bring yourself, or come along with a family member/friend and enjoy creating with clay,no prior experience is necessary.
nb Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome and perfect for a birthday celebration, event or friend group, feel free to contact Storm to discuss workshop project options Ph: 021 229 9547

Ceramic Sea Urchin Workshop
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00
Sea Urchin Workshop
Saturday 2nd November
10 am – 12 pm
Price $95
Come and create your own set of three Sea Urchins,better known in NZ as ‘Kina’.
These beauties make great gifts, display them in your bathroom or as a wall hung sculpture.Turn a block of clay into three hand glazed artworks in one easy session.Relax and enjoy, Storm will guide you through the process so no experience is necessary.
Your work will be fired and ready for you to collect within two weeks,so come on your own for some creative ‘ Me Time’ or bring a friend and have some fun with clay.
N.B Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome and a perfect way to celebrate a birthday or group activity,whatever the weather,contact Storm to discuss project options ph 021 229 9547

Ceramic Lanterns
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:00
Moroccan Style Lanterns

Workshop
Sunday 3rd November
1pm-3pm
Price $95.
Come and light up your spring by making your very own Moroccan style Lantern.
Whether you’d like to try terracotta clay and get that earthy feel, or white clay to explore brighter glaze combinations, you’ll have a great time carving your own lantern.You may choose to incorporate a specific design or pattern for the light to shine through ,carve in a design or cut out a lacy pattern…whatever you decide Storm will help you bring it to life in this step by step workshop, no experience is necessary. Once you’ve created your beautiful lantern we will hand paint them with ceramic glazes, you can stick with a classic white or try your hand at a colourful Moroccan design – your work will then be high fired and you can collect it from 10 am Sat of the next weekend
Your lantern will add a warm glow to any home, you can use a candle or a battery powered candle, seed lights look great too….so come and have fun with clay and take home a stunning lantern.
Nb. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Group bookings are welcome,doing a workshop together is a lovely way to celebrate a birthday, event or as a creative friend group activity,so feel free to call Storm to discuss workshop options on Ph: 021 229 9547

Ceramic X'mas Tree Workshop
2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:00
Ceramic X’mas Tree Workshop
Sunday 15th December
10 am – 12 pm
Price $95
Mahana Rd Studio, Paraparaumu Beach
Jump into the joy of Christmas creating your very own ceramic X’mas Trees.These are a stunning way to light up your X’mas table, so good you’ll never want to take them down!
This is a fun and easy workshop ideal for beginners and a lovely way to get into the spirit of X’mas creating with friends or family.You can expect to make two trees each and there is no limit to what you can do with these design and colour wise, you could make star shaped holes,roll in different textures or add a star at the top.
We will be hand painting your creations with ceramic glazes and they’ll be fired and ready for you to collect within 10-14 days, definitely ready before X’mas, so come and have some creative fun with clay.
Nb Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Gift Vouchers are available for workshops, contact Storm ph: 021 229 9547

Whale Tail Workshop
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00
Whale Tail Workshop
Saturday 2nd August
1 pm – 3 pm
$95
Join Storm and learn how to create stunning ceramic Whale Tails –
Perfect as beautiful artworks for your home or a lovely handmade gift.
These versatile pieces can be hung inside or outside your home, with various options to customize their look to your personal taste and style.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as Storm will guide you through the creative process.You can expect to make one large whale tail in the time frame and possibly a second smaller one depending on how fast you like to work.You’ll hand glaze them and they’ll be fired and ready to collect within two weeks.
Whether you come on your own or bring a friend this is a great way to spend an afternoon, so come and have fun with clay!
Nb. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio
Gift Vouchers for workshops are available and group bookings welcome

Hanging Ceramic Planter Workshop
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00
Hanging Ceramic Planter Workshop
Sat 20th Sept
1 pm -3 pm
$95
Come and make your very own hanging ceramic planter ,in this fun beginners level Workshop we’ll be making our planters from scratch. You can add texture and your own designs to your piece and you’ll be encouraged to get creative with either oxides for a more natural look or glazes for something more colorful .
Your work will be fired and ready to collect within two weeks, then you can add your own pizzazz with cord , leather or rope.
Come on your own for some creative ‘Me time’ , or bring a friend , classes will run regardless of booking numbers, so come and have some fun with clay
Nb. please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the signposted Art Studio
☆Gift vouchers are available

Monsters ,School Holiday Workshop
2025-09-28 12:00 - 14:30
Ceramic Monsters,School Holiday Workshop

Sunday 26th Sept
12 – 2.30 pm
$95
Come and make your very own ceramic Monster !
In this fun workshop Storm will guide you through the process step by step , once you’ve made your body you can add as many eyes,ears,tongue and teeth, feet…whatever crazy character you like!
It’s a great idea to draw some monsters before you come to the workshop so you’ve got an idea in your head,and bring the picture with you.
once your monster is complete we’ll dry it off and then hand paint it with glazes,you can add what ever designs you like and then they’ll be fired and ready to collect within two weeks.
So come and get creative with clay these holidays…..
Children are welcome from 6 yrs and over, these are small classes of up to 8 students.Parents are welcome to book in if you’d like to join the fun for the same price, otherwise please drop off and pick up.
Nb.Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the signposted Art Studio
Group bookings are welcomed,contact Storm ph 021 229 9547

Beginners 8 Week Ceramic Art Course - Hand Building
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:30
8 Week Beginners Ceramic Art Course
This class runs for 8 weeks per term
Start date Wednesday 15th October
7 – 9.30 pm
Price $300
This class is designed to give students a solid grounding in Hand Building ceramics, each term covers new techniques such as slab building, coiling, carving, glazing and surface decoration.Each student gets one 10 kg bag of clay/term and a set of basic tools. If you wish to purchase more clay or different types/colours of clay as you progress we can order that in as required.This is a beginners level adult course and also suitable for teens, spaces are limited to eight students, with a minimum of five for the course to go ahead.
All firing and glazing costs are included.
You will need to bring with you:
*an apron
*a note book and pen
* a box or bag for your tools
n.b. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the signposted Studio
About your Tutor-
Storm is an award winning artist of over 20 yrs experience, she tutors classes and weekend workshops from her home studio and is a current tutor of both hand building and surface decoration courses at Otaki Pottery Club.
Her work is currently stocked in 5 galleries around NZ and her gallery and studio will be open to the public for the Kapiti Atrs Trail coming up in November where she’s been a longstanding exhibitor for over 20 yrs.
Storm has recently been invited to be the Featured Artist at the 2026 Paekakariki Artshow, you can see more of her work on Instagram and her Storm Davenport Ceramic Art Facebook page.
So you’re in safe hands!
Dates :
Wed 15th Oct 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 22nd Oct 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 29th Oct 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 5th Nov 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 12 Nov 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 19th Nov 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 26th Nov 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Wed 3rd Dec 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund if Mahana Studio cancels a course.
Withdrawals: 80% refund for cancellations made more than 7 days before class start date ( 20% is retained to cover administration costs )no refund for cancellations made within 7 days of the class start date or after the class has begun.

Ceramic Flowers Workshop
2025-11-22 12:00 - 15:00
Ceramic Flower Workshop
Saturday 22nd November
12 pm – 3 pm
$120

Mahana rd Studio
Paraparaumu Beach
Add some wow-factor to your garden, get creative and make your very own set of ceramic flowers.
In this three hour workshop you can choose between making either three large poppies, or five smaller flowers which you’ll hand paint with beautiful ceramic glazes of your choice, from classic whites and pinks through to rich reds,purples,greens and blues Storm offers a range of beautiful brushable glazes to explore.
Whether you want your flowers to hang on the wall as sculptural artworks or made to put on rods in the garden these will look beautiful displayed either inside or outside your home, or make beautiful hand crafted gifts for X’mas.
This class is suitable for beginners upwards so come and have fun in a relaxed environment and Storm will guide you through the process from start to finish.
Storm will show you in the workshop how to insert the rods ( n.b the rods are provided but you will need to attach them once you’ve collected your finished work) so you can easily place your flowers in your garden if you wish, your work will be fired and ready to collect within two weeks.
N.b Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio

Xmas Tree Workshop
2025-11-29 11:00 - 13:00
Ceramic X’mas Tree Workshop
Saturday 29th November
11 am – 1 pm
$95
Mahana Rd Studio
Paraparaumu Beach
Jump into the joy of Christmas creating your very own ceramic Christmas tree lantern.These are a stunning way to light up your X’mas Table, display on your fireplace or perfect for your outdoor area, so good you’ll keep them year round!
This is a fun and easy workshop ideal for beginners and a lovely way to get into the Christmas spirit creating with friends or family.
Your tree will be approximately 30 cm high and will have a ceramic base for the candle to sit on for safety and to catch any melted wax, there is no limit to what you can do with these design and colour wise, and also in regard to the shape of the holes for the light to come through and carving of design and texture.
Storm has an amazing range of colours of the new brushable glazes that create the results you want.
Your artworks will be dried, fired and ready to collect within two weeks, so come and have some creative fun with clay and make the center piece for your Christmas table.
n.b. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the Studio

Sea Urchin Workshop
2026-05-24 12:00 - 14:30
Sea Urchin Workshop
Sunday 24th May
12 pm – 2.30 pm
Mahana Rd Studio, Paraparaumu Beach
Price $120
Come and create your very own set of three ceramic Sea Urchins, better known in NZ as ‘Kina’.
These beauties make beautiful hand made gifts, look great displayed in a bathroom or as a wall hung sculpture in a living area.
Turn a block of clay into three hand glazed artworks in one easy session, no experience is necessary as Storm will guide you through the process from start to finish.With a wide range of beautiful glazes to choose from there’s endless scope to match or contrast these with your decor. After making and glazing your works, they’ll be fired and ready to collect within two weeks, no artistic ability is required….whether you come on your own for some creative ‘me time’ or bring a friend or book a group this is a fun relaxed way to laugh, learn and have fun with clay.
n.b.please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the signposted Studio
Group bookings are welcomed for birthdays and events

Ceramic Coffee Mug Workshop
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:30
Coffee Mug Workshop
Sat 6th June
1pm – 3.30 pm
Mahana Rd Studio, Paraparaumu beach
$120
Whether you’re a tea or coffee drinker, or hot chocolate lover everybody should have their very own handmade ceramic mug to drink from.
This is a fun workshop for beginners upwards, we are hand building these from scratch and no experience is required as Storm will guide you through the process from start to finish.
We’ll make our mug and then decorate from a range of options and techniques including -sgraffito (hand carving a design) , hand painting with underglazes or options to have your mug glazed in a wide variety of Storms glazes for that beautiful volcanic drippy feel that’s created by overlapping glaze combinations.Your mug will be twice fired and available to collect within two weeks.
So whether you come on your own and enjoy a creative afternoon with others, bring a friend or book in a group this is a great way to enjoy making your own designer mug with clay.
nb please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the signposted Studio
