Starfish Design
Michele Newman | Resin & Ceramic Artist | New Zealand
Welcome to Starfish Design
Resin & Pottery Art Classes in Dunedin, New Zealand
Discover the joy of creating with your hands at Starfish Design — a vibrant creative studio inspired by the beauty of the ocean and the relaxed coastal lifestyle of New Zealand.
Join Michele Newman for hands-on resin art or pottery workshop art class designed for all skill levels. Whether you are trying something new for the first time or looking to expand your creativity, our classes are welcoming, inspiring, and fun.
Explore the magic of resin art as you learn to pour, blend, and create including learning ocean wave lacing techniques on charcuterie boards, trays, glasses and more. Our pottery art classes focus on hand building techniques, allowing you to shape beautiful functional and decorative ceramics while enjoying the calming process of working with clay. Perfect for individuals, friends, work groups and team building.
Private class workshops available for booking.
Starfish Design also creates handcrafted macrocarpa resin charcuterie boards and artisan pottery ceramic homewares, proudly made in New Zealand. Each piece is individually designed with flowing ocean-inspired artwork — perfect for gifts, entertaining, or bringing a coastal feel into your home.
Want to learn from home? Visit our YouTube channel for resin and pottery tutorials where Michele shares creative projects, tips, and techniques you can follow at your own pace.
✨ What You’ll Find at Starfish Design
Resin Art Classes & Creative Workshops
Ocean-Inspired Resin Techniques & Wave Lacing
Pottery Hand Building creative Workshops
Artisan Gifts Made in New Zealand
Create. Relax. Be Inspired
Learn
Explore the Art of Resin in Our Hands-On Workshops – Dunedin, NZ!
Unleash your creativity with our engaging resin art workshops in Dunedin! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, you’ll learn essential techniques like mixing, pouring, and project preparation to create stunning, high-gloss resin pieces on wood boards.
Join Michele Newman for a fun and interactive experience, perfect for individuals, friends, or work groups.
Choose from a variety of projects, including resin on:
Macrocarpa serving charcuterie boards
Stencil or resin wood trays
Tumbler turner resin glasses
Book your workshop today.
“Join Starfish Design & Create Beautiful Hand-Built Pottery!”
At Starfish Design, I’ve rekindled my love for hand-building pottery after 30 years — and now I’d love to share it with you!
Join me for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to shape clay, add textures, use simple tools, and explore glazing techniques to bring your creations to life.
No experience is needed — these pottery classes are all about slowing down, enjoying the process, and discovering the joy of working with clay. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply looking for a creative escape.
The perfect way to unwind, play with clay, and get creative!
“Learn resin art and pottery online with Starfish Design NZ
Learn Resin Art & Pottery Online with Starfish Design NZ
Resin art and pottery are inspiring, hands-on ways to express your creativity! 🌊🏺 If you’re looking to learn, subscribing to Starfish Design NZ on YouTube is the perfect place to begin. Explore a wide range of step-by-step resin art tutorials including ocean wave lacing, resin pouring, and tumbler turner projects, alongside pottery handbuilding and glazing tutorials that teach you how to shape clay, add texture, and finish with stunning glazes.
Whether you’re a beginner searching for an easy pottery handbuilding tutorial or an artist wanting to refine your resin art techniques, you’ll always find something new to inspire your creativity.
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Welcome to Starfish Design – New Zealand Made Artisan Gifts 🌊✨
Discover a stunning collection of unique, handcrafted gifts inspired by the beauty of New Zealand. Our ocean resin boards, charcuterie platters, glassware, and hand-built ceramics are designed to bring artistry and elegance into your home.
Each piece is carefully crafted to showcase the talent of New Zealand creative artist Michele Newman, making them perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Whether for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or special occasion.
🛍 Browse our collection and find the perfect gift today!
About Me
About Michele Newman – Resin Artist & Creative
Michele Newman is a passionate resin and ceramic artist and the creative force behind Starfish Design, which has been operating for over 25 years in Brighton, Dunedin, New Zealand. With a love for ocean-inspired art, Michele shares her expertise through resin art and ceramic pottery classes/ workshops and online YouTube tutorials.
Her hands-on, friendly, and informative workshops are designed for all skill levels—whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced artist wanting to refine your technique. Michele’s extensive experience ensures that every student leaves with new skills, confidence, and a stunning piece they will love.
✨ Join a workshop and experience Creativity that brightens the soul.