Join us for a relaxed evening of creativity, great company and delicious food as you paint our handcrafted organic pottery in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Fresca.
Whether you are catching up with friends, planning a date night, bringing the family along or simply treating yourself, Pot & Sip is the perfect way to unwind and create something truly unique.
WIN POT & SIP for 2 EVERY MONTH
Includes items to paint, complimentary drinks on arrival & a delicious Charcuterie Board to share. You are welcome to enter every month, make sure you follow our Facebook page as well to go in the draw each month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Paint & Sip is a relaxed pottery painting experience where you choose a handmade ceramic piece to paint while enjoying great food, drinks and company at Fresca. No experience is needed, we will provide everything you need and guide you through the process.
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Your booking includes:
Your selected pottery piece
All paints, brushes and equipment
Glazing and kiln firing
One complimentary drink with each main pottery item booked (18+ for alcoholic beverages)
Food and additional drinks can be purchased directly from Fresca during the event.
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Select a main item to book online for each person attending and when you arrive you will receive a complimentary drink as well. If you are booking separately, just let me know on arrival so we can arrange seating for you as a group.
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Absolutely! You can add extra pottery pieces when booking or purchase additional items on the night, we also have small add-on items that vary and are subject to availability.
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We offer a range of various size bowls thrown on the wheel and hand made. Hand made plates, wheel made tumbler cups and hand made mugs and organic pinch pot cups.
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We differ because we hand make all of our own pottery, we dont use molds to repeat the same items over, so every piece is unique.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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After the event, we will professionally glaze and kiln-fire your pottery. This process takes approximately 2 weeks.
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Your items will come out looking similar to the samples of under-glaze colours, 1 layer will come out transparent, 2 layers will be semi transparent and 3 layers will offer the best solid coverage, but get creative with your painting as these are special cafe colours made for layering.
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The event runs from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. You can arrive anytime during your booked time slot, with the latest arrival at 7:30pm, allowing at least an hour to enjoy painting.
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Most people spend between 1–2 hours painting, depending on the piece they choose and how detailed they would like it to be.
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Finished pottery can be collected from:
Clay & Cotton
3/112 High Street
RangioraAnytime from 2 weeks after your painting date.
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Yes! Pot & Sip is suitable for all ages. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
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Bookings can be transferred to another person or date if you are unable to attend. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to make changes.
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Yes. Once glazed and kiln-fired, your pottery is food safe. They will be microwave and dishwasher safe too!
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Yes we do, if you need to book a group email us directly at paintandsip@clayandcotton.co.nz