New try the wheel dates added for November-Jan!



Handmade objects, crafted with intention by Sarah Muir-Smith.

Resourceful and considered, all Snakebird Designs ceramics are made with sustainability and longevity in mind. In 2023, no new materials will be purchased for use in Snakebird products- to find out more, read about the Nothing New Year!

  • Sarah Muir-Smith, the founder of Snakebird Designs is throwing on her pottery wheel in her studio in Coburg North. She is making ceramic homewares that are intentional and beautiful.

    The story behind Snakebird Designs

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  • Sarah's hands are carving a citrus juicer made from clay. The back of her head and shoulder are blurry in the foreground.
  • Household items and waste shown in a new light

    Photos of ‘in plain sight’
  • 2024 term dates now open! Book in for a 6 week beginner or intermediate wheel course.

    Wheel courses 2024

The story behind Snakebird Designs

learn more

Household items and waste shown in a new light

Photos of ‘in plain sight’

2024 term dates now open! Book in for a 6 week beginner or intermediate wheel course.

Wheel courses 2024

Thank you to Tatanja from On Jackson St for these beautiful studio photos!


With their joyous, approachable forms and functional nature, Snakebird Designs pieces call for celebration of the everyday. They are made to foster an appreciation of the quiet moments in your life.

Sarah runs Snakebird Designs independently, with sustainability and social justice as core principles that inform her business model. She uses local, found and waste materials in her practice wherever possible, and shares her love of crafts and ceramics by teaching pottery workshops and classes.


Follow along on instagram for beautiful photography, behind the scenes insights into the ceramic process and the occasional cat pic!