Kiln Studio is a ceramics studio in Nelson's Maitai area, and its distinctive feature is where it sits: inside the Sublime Coffee Roastery on Bridge Street, through the café towards the roaster. Look for the big red sandwich board on the street, then go up the stairs through the big red door.
The studio offers guided courses, one-day workshops, private classes and team-building for groups of up to 20. As at 2026, a private class for one costs $150 for two hours, and a class for two to eight people costs $95 a person for two hours. Large functions are priced to the group. Each class includes two pieces to glaze and fire. Membership is on a monthly basis, with a limited number of places. Full members get 24/7 studio access, clay and tool storage, discounted firing, and early access to workshops. The lite membership suits people who want to try the studio in their own time. Potters can apply for a four to six week residency, and there is a limited internship for those who trade work for studio time.
Firing is in a 10 cubic foot electric kiln, which fires to 1220 degrees. The studio is usually private, so an email first to hi@kilnstudio.nz is preferred. Visitors can also drop in on Sundays between 10am and 2pm during the open studio.