Pottery Embassy

Hello! I’m Yasmin (Yasi), based in St Arnaud. I run pottery workshops in local and surrounding communities, with a focus on making creative experiences accessible especially in smaller places where opportunities like this don’t come around often.

I’ve met a lot of people who are curious about ceramics but don’t have access to the space, tools, or support to give it a go. From my time running a pottery studio and teaching workshops, I’ve seen how powerful working with clay can be. It’s not just about making something, it helps people slow down, feel more connected, and build confidence in a really hands-on way.

My workshops are pretty relaxed and hands-on.. just a welcoming space to try something new and get stuck in.. I guide people through the process step by step, but there’s plenty of room to experiment and make things your own. It’s just as much about enjoying the experience as it is about what you take home.

I try to keep sessions flexible and inclusive, with space for different learning styles and comfort levels. You don’t need any experience...just a willingness to give it a go.

I’m also really interested in using creative workshops to bring life into community spaces, creating opportunities for people to come together, learn something new, and connect.

Over time, I hope this work helps build more access to the arts across Tasman, Marlborough, and the West Coast, and encourages people to keep creating long after the workshop ends.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I’d love to see you at a workshop sometime.