Pottery & Craft Studio

Paint the Earth

Paint the Earth has spent 27 years earning its place as New Zealand's largest ceramics studio, and the formula is satisfyingly simple: pick a blank, paint it, fire it. With more than 250 individual ceramic shapes to choose from, children can spend a good while just deciding before the real fun begins.

How muchTe utu: $25–$50
Ages: 4–89+
WhereKei hea: Rosedale
Rating: 4.9; 270 on Google

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LocationTe wāhi

Rosedale

38b William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

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What it is

The studio caters naturally to family visits, birthday gatherings, and school holiday sessions, and the staff are well practised at helping younger painters coax colour into something they'll want to keep forever. Hand and foot prints are a particular draw for families with babies and toddlers, producing the kind of keepsake that gets passed around at Christmas for years to come.

Pieces go into the kiln after the visit and are collected once fired — which means the outing has a satisfying second chapter when families return to see how the glazing has transformed their work. A genuinely hands-on creative experience with something tangible to show for it.

What other parents say

Rebecca Jarvisa month ago

We had a fantastic experience with Paint the Earth! I accidentally didn't finalise our online booking, but the team went above and beyond to fit our group of 6 in anyway. They were so friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, making the whole experience completely stress free. The atmosphere was great, and everyone had a great time. We really appreciated how understanding and helpful the staff were. Their excellent customer service made all the difference, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paint the Earth to anyone looking for a fun and creative outing. We'll definitely be back!

Darell Naguit2 months ago

Paint the Earth provides such a rewarding and creative experience. We absolutely loved being able to choose our own materials and have the freedom to paint our own unique designs. While we did have to wait a few days to pick up our finished pieces after they were fired, the results were completely worth it. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon getting creative, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

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Lily Ridehalgha month ago

Always a great experience at Paint The Earth. The employees are very kind and helpful, they take their time to explain everything clearly. Our ceramics were ready 8 days after our session!

Melanie Swann3 months ago

Such a awesome place.. A beautiful selection to pick from.. Staff are amazing, kind, helpful and friendly. Had so much fun if it's your first time recommend the 3hr booking...

Kaea Kerkin6 months ago

I have now been twice, and highly recommend this activity. Good for all ages and occasions. Amazing staff - they're so friendly and helpful. Fantastic prices. The photos are from before firing - i look forward to seeing the result in two weeks when I pick it up.

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