Grounded By Designs

Grounded By Designs Newcastle's eco-conscious ceramic studio and workshop space. Pottery studio in Carrington, NSW. Play with clay. Private studio sessions. Ceramic homewares.

Grounded By Designs offers a unique blend of mindful-making workshops, focused on hand-building techniques, and an open invitation to dedicate time to play and get messy. Grounded by Designs in Carrington, NSW, offers a warm, creative space for individuals and groups to explore ceramics through guided and self-directed studio sessions. Choose a handcrafted piece to paint, enjoy a hands-on Play wit

h Clay session, or build skills making cups, plates, or vases at your own pace. The studio also hosts private gatherings, perfect for birthdays or team events, and showcases unique ceramic homewares. Founder Myf Garven brings thoughtful craftsmanship, sustainability, and a love for everyday artistry to every experience. Established in 2015, we welcome guests from Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

11/06/2026

A little inspiration ahead of next week ✨

These are just some of the beautiful pieces past painters have created during a Paint Your Piece studio session at Grounded By Designs. Every single one made by hand, at their own pace, with no experience needed.

Next Tuesday 16 June we are bringing Paint Your Piece to the Gen Collective community for an evening of ceramics, mulled wine and good company at MOA & co in Carrington.

Choose a handmade ceramic dish, pick up a brush and make it your own. Your piece will be glazed and fired and ready to collect within two weeks.

MOA & co, 16 Gipps Street, Carrington
Tuesday 16 June
5:30pm to 8:00pm

Tickets via gencollective.com. We would love to see you there.

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Clay has a way of pulling you into the present moment without asking permission. One minute you sit down, the next the h...
10/06/2026

Clay has a way of pulling you into the present moment without asking permission. One minute you sit down, the next the hour is gone. We love watching that happen.



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We get asked a lot, what actually happens in the studio?The honest answer: you slow down. You make something with your h...
08/06/2026

We get asked a lot, what actually happens in the studio?

The honest answer: you slow down. You make something with your hands. And somewhere in the middle of it, you forget to check your phone.

Grounded By Designs was built around that feeling. No experience needed, no pressure to get it right, just a quiet space to be present and create.

Swipe through to see what we’re about.

If this sounds like something you’ve been needing, you know where to find us. Under the stairs within

07/06/2026

Most of us have tried to meditate. And most of us have felt our mind wander within the first 30 seconds.

Here’s why that happens, and why using your hands can change everything.

When your hands are engaged in something tactile, your nervous system has an anchor. Instead of trying to force your mind to be still, you give it something to follow. The texture of the clay. The pressure of your fingers. The simple rhythm of shaping something.

It’s the same reason people find calm in gardening, kneading dough, or knitting. The hands quiet the mind in a way that sitting still simply can’t for everyone.

At Present Hands, we use clay as that anchor, combined with gentle breathwork and mindfulness guidance from Bron of BronTee Meditation.

It’s not about making something perfect. It’s about what happens to you in the making of it.

29/05/2026

This is what happens when you give people clay, tools, paint and allow them to go on their own creative adventure. A fun mix of workshop pieces, Paint Your Piece, and Play with Clay creations, all made right here in the studio. Tag yourself if you made something in this bunch!

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If sitting still with your eyes closed isn’t your thing, this is for you.Present Hands is like yoga for your hands and y...
27/05/2026

If sitting still with your eyes closed isn’t your thing, this is for you.

Present Hands is like yoga for your hands and your mind, something to do that quietly brings you back to yourself.

Each month, Bron from BronTee Meditation guides you through simple mindful practices alongside clay, tactile, grounding, and genuinely enjoyable. No firing, no kiln, no commitment to a finished product. Just the process.

Come once for the reset. Come back each month to keep building it.

You’ll leave feeling more grounded, more creative, and more like yourself.

23/05/2026

One way to celebrate a birthday.

Your people, your pace, your own private studio space. Four to six friends coming together for a slow morning of making before heading off for lunch and letting the celebrations spill well into the afternoon.

Private Claytime workshops are available if this speaks to you.

Claytime is kept small on purpose.With just four to six people, there’s real space to slow down, explore and get the gui...
13/05/2026

Claytime is kept small on purpose.

With just four to six people, there’s real space to slow down, explore and get the guidance you actually need. Every person leaves with something made by their own hands and a morning that felt like it was made just for them.

Coffee & Claytime 10am till 12:30pm
Afternoon Claytime 2:30pm till 5pm



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Saturday morning is sold out but the afternoon is open.If you’re looking for something a little different to do this wee...
11/05/2026

Saturday morning is sold out but the afternoon is open.

If you’re looking for something a little different to do this weekend, Afternoon Claytime is it. Bring a friend, make your own piece, and save 10% when you book for two.

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Carrington, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 1:30pm
Thursday 6am - 1:30pm
Friday 6am - 1:30pm
Saturday 7am - 12:30pm
Sunday 7am - 12:30pm

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