Grounded By Designs

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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 with 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.

01/10/2026

When was the last time you did something with your hands and let your mind go quiet?

Present Hands is a mindful clay workshop, made in collaboration with BronTee Meditation.

An afternoon of tea, clay, mindfulness and a sound bath. Time to get your hands into the clay, then let the sound wash over you and simply rest.

No experience needed. No pressure to make anything perfect. Just a chance to slow down and be present in what you’re doing.

Sunday 18 October
2:30 to 4pm
MOA & co

Spots are limited, so book yours today.

Meet MOA & co ✨Carrington’s conscious marketplace, the kind of place you pop into for a takeaway and end up staying a wh...
19/09/2026

Meet MOA & co ✨

Carrington’s conscious marketplace, the kind of place you pop into for a takeaway and end up staying a while. It’s where our Springtime Grounded Gathering will unfold on Sunday 27 September, and where you’ll find charcuterie and dessert boards available to pre-book for the day.

If you haven’t been in, this is your excuse.

Book your piece today

18/09/2026

One piece, countless creations ✨

That’s the beauty of a Paint Your Piece Studio Session. Start with a blank piece, like this round plate, and make it entirely your own. No instruction, no pressure, just your pace and your paintbrush.

Studio Sessions are self-directed and available on an ongoing basis, perfect if you want to create without being guided through it.

If you’d rather make a day of it with others, our Springtime Grounded Gathering is coming up on Sunday 27 September at MOA & co. Paint a piece, taste Pants Off Gin, share a board and catch up with your people.

Book a Studio Session or your spot at the Gathering.

Meet Bloom With Us ✨Our neighbours, and fellow small business joining us for this Spring’s Grounded Gathering.Bloom With...
16/09/2026

Meet Bloom With Us ✨

Our neighbours, and fellow small business joining us for this Spring’s Grounded Gathering.

Bloom With Us sits just next door to MOA & co on Gipps Street, a florist offering seasonal bouquets, gifting, and creative employment and training opportunities for people living with a disability.

For our Springtime Grounded Gathering on Sunday 27 September, they’re offering a Petite Posy or Seasonal Bunch to pre-purchase, something to take home or gift to another on the day.

Good work, made beautifully.

Book your piece today ✨

Hosted by Ceramic experiences by Myf Garven
Location and catering MOA & Co | conscious marketplace
Gin tasting by Pants Off Distillery
Flowers by Bloom With Us

On Sunday 27 September, from 2:30 to 5:30pm, we’re hosting our Springtime Grounded Gathering at MOA & co in Carrington. ...
15/09/2026

On Sunday 27 September, from 2:30 to 5:30pm, we’re hosting our Springtime Grounded Gathering at MOA & co in Carrington. It’s an afternoon built for slowing down, painting your own ceramic piece and actually catching up with the people you’ve been meaning to see.

Your ticket includes a bisque-fired ceramic piece to paint and decorate your way, plus three Pants Off Gin tasters served with tonic. You can also pre-book a charcuterie board from MOA & co, or a posy from our neighbours at Bloom With Us, to take home or gift to someone else.

No experience needed. Just show up.

Hosted by Ceramic experiences by Myf Garven
Location and catering MOA & Co | conscious marketplace
Gin tasting by Pants Off Distillery
Flowers by Bloom With Us

Book your piece today ✨

10/09/2026

One Last Chance to Play ✨

First time running a competition like this, and it’s been a fun one to figure out. Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to Play with Clay at MOA and pop a sea-inspired creation into the running.

From there, the whole display heads over to the Our Throsby Seafood Festival, where you can still Play with Clay and enter on the day. Winner announced at 4pm.

Saturday 12 September
11am – 5pm
Our Throsby market stalls, 97 Hannell St, Wickham

Winner takes home a ticket for two to A Springtime Grounded Gathering.

A Springtime Grounded Gathering is coming to MOA & co in Carrington on Sunday 27 September, 2:30–5:30pm, and it’s the ki...
27/08/2026

A Springtime Grounded Gathering is coming to MOA & co in Carrington on Sunday 27 September, 2:30–5:30pm, and it’s the kind of afternoon worth clearing space for.

Paint your own ceramic piece, sip your way through three Pants Off Gin tasters and share a charcuterie board while you create.

No experience needed. Just show up, slow down and catch up with your people.

Tickets live this Sunday.

Hosted by Ceramic experiences by Myf Garven
Location and catering MOA & Co | conscious marketplace
Gin tasting by Pants Off Distillery

Gals morning out with Paint Your Piece MOA & Co | conscious marketplace ✨ Lovely capture Sarah
21/06/2026

Gals morning out with Paint Your Piece MOA & Co | conscious marketplace ✨


Lovely capture Sarah

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 w**e 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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Carrington, NSW

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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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