Things to See & Do

Shopping at Bendigo Pottery

Bendigo  Pottery  has an extensive range of high quality tableware and cookware all made right here in Epsom.  The range extends from classic products and styles such as slow cooking casseroles and pie plates, to contemporary shapes and hand painted platters and dinnerware . We stock a range of complementary accessories including cork mats, serving spoons, aprons and tea towels. Replacement parts, including lids, are available for all the current range and some of the older pieces. Looking for a bargain? A factory seconds area has discounted product for personal shoppers. And you can  shop any time and from anywhere  worldwide with online shopping.

Interpretive Museum

Visit the Bendigo Pottery Interpretive Museum, step back in time and learn about the production processes, machinery, working conditions and traditional skills of Bendigo Pottery from its beginning in 1858 to the present.

Bendigo Pottery has one of the most significant collections of historic wood fired kilns in the world.

The Interpretive Museum is built around the old kilns and contains displays of equipment used over the years and product made at the pottery since 1858.

• Theatrette inside a restored wood fired kiln
• Videos and soundscapes
• Collection of early Bendigo Pottery
• Historic production equipment used for making acid bottles, clay pipes, roof tile, bricks and tableware.
• Timeline display detailing the development of Bendigo Pottery
• Views into the current production areas.

Entry price for Museum is $8.00 adults, $7.00 concession, $4.00 child (5-15 years), $20.00 family (2 adults and up to 4 children), $6.00 group concession (10 or more).

Clay Activities - every day hands on experiences and extra activities for the School Holidays

FUN WITH CLAY - In the potters' workshop area is a Clay Play area for kids to try some hand building or sculpting. Pick up a Clay Play Kit from the sales counter $5.00. No booking required.

WHEEL THROWING LESSONS - Try your hands on the wheel; book a lesson with a skillful potter. $15.00 per half hour (every day) or $30.00 per hour (outside school holidays). Group inquiries welcome. Lessons are available daily at 10, 11, ,12, 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30. Take your pots home or leave some with us to glaze and fire, $10.00 per piece. Collection in approx 2-3 weeks or we can post anywhere in the world. Suitable for all ages from 6 years upwards. Bookings recommended, especially during school holidays. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Please phone  54484404.

DECORATING WORKSHOPS – Weekdays during school holidays, limited dates only. Our artist will show you a range of techniques to paint a plate or mug and then we will glaze and fire so you can use them every day. The workshop takes about 1 hour. Pieces can be collected at around 2-3 weeks or we can arrange postage.  Three classes each day at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm. Cost is $20 pp and includes all materials and firing. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL -  please phone 03 54484404.

These workshops will run from Monday 19 Sept to Friday 23 Sept and Monday 26 Sept to Friday 30 Sept. (Victorian School Holidays)