Book the studio. Bring your people.
Private pottery parties in Seminole Heights, Tampa
Birthdays, bachelorettes, friend groups, and corporate teams of up to 12–15. Hands-on instruction from Haley, BYOB, and everyone leaves with a piece they made with their own hands.
Friends
Celebrate
Make
Birthdays
The best birthday in Tampa you haven't had yet. Come early to hang balloons, or let us decorate for a small fee with 48 hours notice.
Bachelorettes
Wine, music, and a wheel each. Handmade keepsakes instead of a bar tab, and a story the whole group tells for years.
Corporate Teams
Everyone starts as a beginner, so titles disappear and conversation comes easily. Team building that doesn't feel like it.
Friends & Family
Reunions, girls' days, anniversaries, or a Tuesday with your favorite people. Bring the group, we'll bring the clay.
Most Hands-On
Wheel Throwing
The full pottery experience, for your whole group.
Modeled on our Intro to Wheel Throwing class. Your group learns to center clay, pull walls, and shape simple forms at the wheel with Haley guiding every seat. Nobody needs experience, and nobody has to be good at it.
Paint & Sip
Our most relaxed night out.
Decorate ceramic pieces made right here at Floridian Ceramics, with drinks, friends, and good music. No wheel, no pressure, and every skill level fits. The go-to format for larger or more social groups.
- Pieces thrown in-house by Haley
- Underglazes, brushes, and aprons provided
- We glaze and fire everything after your event
- Food-safe, dishwasher-safe finished pieces
Most Relaxed
Built Around You
Hand-Building & Custom
Want something different? Tell us.
Hand-building skips the wheel for pinch, coil, and slab techniques, a calmer pace that works well for mixed-age groups. Or mix formats, pick a specific project, or set your own timing. Every private event is planned with you, not pulled off a shelf.
- Hand-building, wheel, Paint & Sip, or a mix
- Timing scheduled case by case, including off-hours
- Food handled case by case, just ask
- Quoted per event, no hidden fees
How a private event works
From your first call to finished pieces in your hands.
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Call us
Share your date, group size, and what you're picturing. A rough idea is enough to start.
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We plan and quote
Every event is different, so we quote based on group size, format, and date.
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Show up muddy-ready
Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Free parking out front and along the side.
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We fire, you pick up
Two kiln firings and hand glazing. Pieces are ready in about 1–2 weeks.
A real pottery studio, not a party room with a wheel in it.
Floridian Ceramics is a working studio in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood. Kilns are firing, members are trimming, and shelves are full of pieces at every stage. When your group books a private event here, you're making pottery the same way we make our own functional work: thrown or built by hand, trimmed at leatherhard, bisque fired, glazed with food-safe glazes, and fired a second time.
That's why pieces from a two-hour party come back looking like they belong in a kitchen, and why your team or your friends will still be using them long after the night is over.
★★★★★
The studio is intimate and Haley gives one on one hands on instruction with each student. Truly a relaxing, creative and fun experience. You can BYOB too :)
Nikki · Google Review★★★★★
Haley was super encouraging and patient! Booking was easy, the studio is bright and beautiful and the end results far exceeded my expectations. 10/10
Bailee · Google ReviewPrivate event FAQs
How many people can a private pottery event hold?
Up to 12–15 guests. For larger groups, call the studio and we'll talk through what's possible.
How much does a private event cost?
We quote each event individually based on group size, format, and date. Call (813) 373-5200 for a quote.
Does anyone need pottery experience?
No. Every format is built for first-timers, and you get hands-on instruction from Haley the whole way through.
Can we bring alcohol?
Yes. The studio is BYOB for guests 21 and up. We check ID and do not sell alcohol ourselves.
Can we bring food or catering?
Food is handled case by case. Let us know what you're planning when you book and we'll tell you what works in the space.
When will our pieces be ready?
Typically 1 to 2 weeks after your event. Pieces are trimmed, fired, glazed, and fired a second time. If you have a deadline, tell us when you book. You can check progress any time on our Pickup Status page.
Are the finished pieces food safe?
Yes. All of our clay and glazes are food safe, and finished pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe.
Can we book outside regular studio hours?
Often, yes. Private events are scheduled case by case, so reach out with the time you have in mind.
Can you ship pieces to guests who can't come back?
Yes, on request, within the US. Shipping is at your cost.
Can you decorate for a surprise party?
Yes. Come early to put up balloons and small non-permanent decorations, or the studio can decorate for you for a small fee with 48 hours notice.
Pick a date. We'll handle the clay.
Tell us your date, your group size, and what you're picturing. We'll take it from there.
(813) 373-5200Location
Group Size
Up to 12–15 guests
Bigger group? Call us.
Parking
Free parking in front of the studio and along the side of the building.
Sit down. Get muddy. Make something.