Kids Pottery Kit

Kids Pottery Kit Australia – A Complete Air-Dry Clay Activity for Creative Kids

Make birthdays, school holidays, rainy days and family craft time more creative with the Boxful Events Kids Pottery Kit.

This complete air-dry clay kit includes the clay, pottery tools, paints, brushes and video guidance children need to sculpt, decorate and display their own handmade creations. No pottery wheel, kiln or previous pottery experience is required.

Children can choose from 15 beginner-friendly pottery tutorials or use their imagination to create something completely unique. Simply scan a QR code using a smartphone or tablet, choose a project and start creating.

Important safety information: Children should be supervised by a responsible adult while using the pottery tools, wire clay cutter, paints and other kit components. Adult assistance may be required depending on the child’s age and ability.

Why Kids Love This Pottery Kit

• Everything needed to get creative: Includes air-dry clay, pottery tools, paints, brushes, a palette and tutorials
• No kiln or pottery wheel required: The clay dries naturally in the air
• 15 guided pottery projects: Scan the QR codes to access step-by-step video tutorials
• Beginner-friendly: Children can follow a tutorial or make their own design
• Creative and hands-on: A fun alternative to passive screen time
• Great for parties and gifts: Suitable for birthdays, playdates, school holidays and family activities
• Delivered Australia-wide: Available for metropolitan and regional delivery

A Fun Kids Birthday Party Activity

Looking for a creative kids birthday party activity that is easy to organise? A pottery party gives children something entertaining to do during the celebration and a handmade keepsake to take home.

Provide one Kids Pottery Kit for each child so every guest receives their own clay, tools, paints and brushes. Children can all follow the same tutorial, choose different projects or create their own clay designs.

No pottery instructor or specialist equipment is required. Set up a protected table, provide a small cup of water and let the children begin creating with adult supervision.

Party planning tip: Air-dry clay must dry completely before it is painted. Children can sculpt their creations during the party and take the paints and brushes home to decorate them later. You can also organise a separate painting activity once the pottery pieces are dry.

Pro Tip for Faster Clay Drying

To help speed up the drying process, you can use a hair dryer on a low heat setting.

Keep the hair dryer moving continuously over the pottery and avoid concentrating the heat on one section for too long. Excessive or uneven heat may affect the clay.

Thick, large or detailed creations may still require additional air-drying time. Always make sure the pottery is completely dry before applying the acrylic paint.

Perfect for Kids Parties, School Holidays and Creative Play

The Kids Pottery Kit is suitable for:

• Kids birthday parties
• Pottery-themed parties
• Playdates and friendship groups
• School holiday activities
• Rainy day activities for kids
• Family craft afternoons
• Classroom art activities
• OSHC and vacation-care programs
• Children’s workshops and community events
• Creative birthday and Christmas gifts

What Is Included in the Kids Pottery Kit?

Each kit includes the main materials needed for one child to enjoy a complete pottery-making experience:

• 500g Boxful Events premium white air-dry modelling clay
• Premium pottery tool set for shaping, cutting, smoothing and adding texture
• Wire clay cutting tool
• Pottery sponge
• Reusable black drawstring bag for storing the pottery tools
• 12-colour acrylic paint set
• Paint brushes
• Paint palette
• Pottery instruction sheet with QR codes
• Access to 15 step-by-step pottery video tutorials
• Reusable Boxful Events canvas tote bag

You will also need a protected work surface, a small cup of water and paper towel or wipes for cleaning hands and tools.

Adult supervision is recommended throughout the activity and is particularly important when children are using the pottery tools and wire clay cutter.

Choose From 15 Pottery Tutorials

Children are not limited to making just one design. The included tutorial sheet provides access to 15 beginner-friendly pottery projects.

Projects include ideas such as:

• Flower dish
• Leaf dish
• Trinket dish
• Ring holder
• Photo holder
• Mini vase
• Planter pot
• Coiled bowl
• Pinch-pot cup
• Candle holder
• Additional guided clay creations

Children can follow the video instructions step by step, adapt one of the projects or use the clay and tools to create an original sculpture.

How the Kids Pottery Kit Works

1. Choose a project: Select one of the guided tutorials or create an original design.
2. Scan the QR code: Open the selected video tutorial on a smartphone or tablet.
3. Shape the clay: Use the included pottery tools, sponge and a small amount of water to shape and smooth the creation.
4. Allow it to dry: Leave the finished piece to air dry completely. Drying time will vary depending on its size, thickness and surrounding conditions.
5. Paint and personalise: Decorate the fully dried pottery using the included acrylic paints and brushes.
6. Display or gift it: Keep the finished creation or give it to someone special.

Safety reminder: A responsible adult should supervise children while they use the pottery tools, wire cutter, paints and other kit components.

A Creative Alternative to Screen Time

A smartphone or tablet is only needed to access the optional video tutorials. The pottery activity itself is creative, tactile and hands-on.

Children can roll, press, pinch, coil, cut and smooth the clay before decorating their finished pottery in their favourite colours. There is no single correct result, so every creation can be different.

This makes the kit a great choice for parents looking for screen-free activities, creative things to do with kids at home or an engaging school holiday project.

A Pottery Gift Kids Can Make and Keep

The Kids Pottery Kit provides both an activity and a finished keepsake. Children can enjoy making their pottery, return to paint it after it dries and proudly display or gift their creation.

It is a thoughtful gift for children who enjoy craft, painting, modelling clay, art activities and making things with their hands.

Kids Pottery Kit Frequently Asked Questions

Is this pottery kit suitable for a kids birthday party?

Yes. It is a creative birthday party activity that does not require a pottery wheel, kiln or instructor. We recommend one kit per participating child so every guest has their own clay, tools, paints and take-home materials.

Do children need to be supervised?

Yes. Children should be supervised by a responsible adult while using the pottery tools, wire clay cutter, paints and other kit components. The level of adult assistance required will depend on the child’s age and ability.

Can children paint their pottery during the same party?

The air-dry clay must be completely dry before it is painted. For most birthday parties, children can sculpt their creation during the event and take the paints and brushes home to use later.

Does the kit require a pottery wheel?

No. The projects use simple hand-building techniques, so no pottery wheel is required.

Does the clay need to be fired in a kiln?

No. The included modelling clay dries naturally in the air and does not need to be kiln-fired.

Do children need previous pottery experience?

No. The kit is suitable for beginners. Children can follow the guided video tutorials or use their imagination to create their own design.

Is a phone or tablet required?

A smartphone or tablet is needed to scan the QR codes and watch the optional video tutorials. Children can also create freely without using a tutorial.

How many kits should I order for a kids party?

We recommend one kit per participating child. This allows every guest to receive their own clay, pottery tools, paints, brushes and remaining materials to take home.

Can children make something that is not shown in the tutorials?

Yes. The tutorials provide guidance and inspiration, but children can also create animals, dishes, decorations, sculptures, gifts or any other design they imagine.

Is everything included?

The kit includes the main pottery-making and decorating materials. You should also provide a protected table, a small cup of water, paper towel or wipes, and responsible adult supervision.

Create, Sculpt, Paint and Play

Whether you are planning a kids birthday party, searching for creative activities to do with children or choosing a hands-on gift, the Boxful Events Kids Pottery Kit provides an easy pottery experience at home without a wheel, kiln or instructor.

Order a complete kids pottery kit for creative play at home, parties and school holiday activities, with delivery available across Australia.

Explore more kids craft kits and creative activities or view the complete Boxful Events pottery kit range.

We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 business day of purchase.

Shipping costs

• Enjoy free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $99
• Shipping is also free on selected products, where explicitly stated on the product page
• For all other orders, a flat rate of $14.95 applies
  

Estimated delivery times (after dispatch):

• NSW, ACT, VIC & QLD: approximately 1-3 business days
• WA, NT & TAS: approximately 5-8 business days
  

Please note: delivery times are estimates and may vary during peak periods.

At this time, we do not offer international shipping, however we are happy to accommodate custom international orders on request — please contact us to arrange.

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