Ceramicist Sam Mayell in The Pottery Lounge Queenstown. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMSA newly-opened ceramics gallery in Queenstown is also offering a novel twist on ‘paint and sip’. Sam Mayell Ceramics and The Pottery Lounge Queenstown, which opened in Earl St early last month, offer customers a two-for-one experience. Choosing from a selection of pottery pieces — cups, bowls, vases and more — they can sip on complimentary snacks and a non-alcoholic drink while spending 60-90 minutes painting their piece, getting inspiration from art books and stencils if required. The pieces are then glazed and fired in a kiln, ready for pick-up the next day.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2026 15:03 UTC