The Pass - Premium pottery tool bag with multiple pockets (18 external + 9 internal) and spacious compartment for Tool Rack and art supplies. Ocean-blue canvas bag designed in Byron Bay for potters, painters, illustrators, and creative makers who value organisation and beauty.
ABOUT THE ARTIST BAG
The Artist Bag is a spacious, open-access canvas tool bag with plenty of pockets and a wide central compartment. This multi-pocket bag is designed in Byron Bay to make your creative life easier, whether you're working in your studio, teaching pottery classes, attending art workshops, or creating on location.
Born from my own needs as a ceramic artist, The Pass is designed to carry pottery tools, painting brushes, sketchbooks, water bottles, iPads, laptops, and even our custom pottery Tool Rack, all without rummaging or losing your creative flow.
ORGANISATION SYSTEM: MANY POCKETS FOR EVERY TOOL
The Pass features an advanced organisation system with lots of pockets, 18 external pockets and 9 internal compartments (27 pockets total). This multi-pocket design is a unique feature not found in competing pottery tool bags.
External Pockets (18):
Keep frequently-used items within easy reach. Perfect for trimming tools, ribbon tools, brushes, sponges, and other tools you grab constantly during work sessions.
Internal Compartments (9):
Protect delicate tools, bigger items like rolling tools, and valuables like your phone or keys. The internal pockets helps you see your tools from the top and keep expensive or fragile tools safe from damage.
This dual-pocket system means you can organise by:
• Frequency of use (external for every day use , internal for occasional)
• Tool type (cutting tools, shaping tools, finishing tools)
• Project (one project's tools in one section)
• Size (small tools inside, large tools in central space)
SPACIOUS CENTRAL COMPARTMENT
The wide central space is designed to fit:
• Our custom wooden Tool Rack for pottery tools
• iPad or tablet (up to 11 inches)
• Laptop (up to 13 inches)
• A4 sketchbooks and notebooks
• Water bottles
• Larger pottery tools like bats and wooden ribs
• Rolled canvases or papers
• Multiple projects at once
PREMIUM MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
Crafted from pre-washed, environmentally friendly canvas (85% cotton, 15% polyester), The Pass balances softness with durability. The canvas material is strong enough for heavy pottery tools, yet gentle enough for delicate art supplies. Reinforced seams ensure long-lasting use even when fully loaded.
No zipper, this bag is designed to stay open and ready to work with you. See all your tools at a glance.
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions: 36 cm × 23 cm × 23 cm
• Material: Pre-washed canvas (85% cotton, 15% polyester)
• Pockets: 18 external + 9 internal = 27 total
• Handles: Reinforced canvas handles for comfortable carrying
• Colour: Ocean blue ("The Pass")
• Design: Open-top for quick access
• Weight: 950 gr. less than a kilo.
PERFECT FOR POTTERY & CERAMICS
The Pass is specifically designed for potters and ceramicists who need to transport tools between home studios, community studios, pottery classes, and workshops.
Pottery Tools That Fit:
• Trimming tools and ribbon tools
• Needle tools and scoring tools
• Wooden ribs and metal ribs
• Sponges and chamois
• Wire tools and cutting tools
• Modeling tools and sculpting tools
• Fettling knives
• Calipers and measuring tools
• Our wooden Tool Rack system
• Loop tools and carving tools
• Sgraffito tools
• Banding wheels (small)
Studio Essentials:
• Small amounts of clay for class
• Water containers and spray bottles
• Towels and aprons
• Sketchbooks for design planning
• Glaze notes and firing schedules
• Studio keys and personal items
• Wedging boards (small)
VERSATILE CANVAS BAG FOR ALL CREATIVE PRACTICES
While designed as a pottery tool bag, Australian artists have discovered The Pass works brilliantly as an artist bag for many creative disciplines:
PAINTING & FINE ARTS
Perfect as a painting supply bag:
• Acrylic, oil, and watercolor brushes organised by size
• Paint tubes and palettes
• Palette knives and painting tools
• Sketch pads and drawing supplies
• Fixatives and mediums
• Urban sketching supplies for plein air painting
• Easel accessories
• Canvas boards (small to medium)
The many pockets keep different brush types separated, preventing damage and making it easy to find the exact brush you need.
ILLUSTRATION & DRAWING
Works as an artist supply bag:
• Pencils, charcoals, and conte crayons
• Ink pens and technical drawing pens
• Markers, felt-tips, and highlighters
• Erasers and sharpeners
• Rulers and templates
• Reference materials and sketchbooks
• Blending stumps and tortillons
PRINTMAKING
Great tool bag for printmakers:
• Carving tools and brayers
• Ink and printing supplies
• Blocks and plates (small to medium)
• Printing papers and test sheets
• Barens and spoons
• Solvents and cleaners (in sealed containers)
FIBER ARTS & TEXTILE CRAFTS
Excellent crochet bag and knitting bag:
• Crochet hooks organised by size in external pockets
• Knitting needles kept safe in internal compartments
• Yarn balls and projects-in-progress in central space
• Scissors, stitch markers, and notions
• Embroidery hoops and threads
• Quilting tools and fabric pieces
• Sewing supplies and hand-stitching tools
• Weaving tools (small)
• Cross-stitch supplies
The multiple pockets keep different yarn colors separated and needles organised by size. Many crochet artists and knitters say this is the best project bag they've found because they can see everything at once without digging through a closed bag.
JEWELRY MAKING & SMALL CRAFTS
Works as a craft supply bag:
• Jewelry making: pliers, wire, beads, findings in separate pockets
• Candle making: small molds, wicks, fragrance samples
• Soap making: colorants, molds, testing supplies
• Calligraphy: pens, inks, practice papers, nibs
• Bookbinding: needles, thread, folding bones, awls
• Model making: small tools, paints, detail brushes
• Miniature painting (Warhammer, etc.): tiny brushes, paints organised by color
• Leatherwork: small tools, stamps, dyes
PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE SERVICES
Multi-pocket bag for professionals:
Makeup Artists:
The many pockets organise brushes, palettes, and products by type. Internal compartments protect expensive or delicate items. See everything at a glance during client sessions.
Hair Stylists:
Small tools, clips, bobby pins, and accessories stay organised. External pockets for frequently-grabbed items, internal pockets for special-use tools.
Photographers:
Lens caps, batteries, memory cards, cleaning supplies, small lights, and accessories. The bag keeps photo equipment organised on location shoots.
Tattoo Apprentices:
Practice supplies, reference materials, and learning tools. Perfect for students building their kit.
TEACHING & THERAPY PROFESSIONALS
Art Teachers:
Demonstration tools and student supply samples organised for easy access during class. Multiple projects' supplies can be kept separated.
Art Therapists:
Session materials organised by activity type. The many pockets let you quickly find the right tool for each therapeutic activity.
Occupational Therapists:
Fine motor skill tools and activities. Therapy toys and materials separated by patient or by activity type.
Speech Therapists:
Play materials and session tools. Small items don't get lost in internal compartments.
Montessori & Waldorf Educators:
Sensory activities, natural materials, and learning tools organised and ready for lessons.
EVERYDAY & LIFESTYLE USES
The Artist Bag as a multi-purpose bag:
Parent Bag / Nappy Bag:
The most organised baby bag alternative. Nappies, wipes, bottles, toys, snacks, spare clothes, everything has a pocket. External pockets for items you grab frequently (wipes, dummy). Internal compartments for valuables (wallet, keys, phone). Many parents say this is the best nappy bag they've found because they can see everything without digging, and the open top means quick access when baby needs something NOW.
Picnic & Beach Bag:
Utensils, napkins, sunscreen, books, snacks. The multiple pockets keep wet items separated from dry items. Sand-resistant canvas cleans easily.
Gardening Bag:
Small hand tools, seed packets, gloves, pruning shears, plant labels. The canvas handles wet and dirty tools easily.
Car Organisation Bag:
Emergency supplies, first aid kit, tools, phone chargers. Keep your car boot organised with everything in its place.
Market Shopping Bag:
Reusable, spacious, keeps purchases organised and prevents items from rolling around.
Picnic and Outdoor Bag:
Plates, utensils, napkins, condiments all organised. Wine bottles fit in the central space.
Travel Toiletries Bag (large):
For long trips, the many pockets organise toiletries, medications, first aid supplies.
DESIGNED IN BYRON BAY BY A WORKING CERAMICIST
The Artist Bag was born from real need. As a visual artist and ceramicist based in Northern Rivers, New South Wales, I spent years moving between my home studio, community pottery studios, and teaching spaces. I needed a bag that could carry everything, pottery tools, materials, personal items, without the chaos of digging through a single compartment or dealing with tools that shifted and tangled during transport.
After two years of design refinement, testing different pocket configurations, sizes, and placements, The Pass emerged as the ultimate solution. The multi-pocket system (18 external + 9 internal = 27 total) was carefully calculated to accommodate every type of tool while maintaining visual clarity and easy access.
The open-top design means you can see everything at a glance, no zippers to fumble with when your hands are covered in clay or paint. The wide, stable base keeps the bag upright when placed on studio floors, outdoor surfaces, or car seats.
The name "The Pass" honors the legendary surf break at Byron Bay, a place of calm clarity, natural beauty, and creative energy. This ocean-inspired blue reflects the spirit of the Northern Rivers region: relaxed, creative, connected to nature, and always in flow. Just like the morning waves at The Pass, this bag helps you find your rhythm and stay in creative flow.
WHY CHOOSE THE ARTIST BAG OVER OTHER POTTERY BAGS
Unlike other pottery tool bags on the market (like Soolla and similar brands), The Pass includes internal compartments, not just external pockets. This design difference means:
• Delicate tools stay protected inside (no scratching or damage)
• Small items like needle tools don't fall out
• You can organise by priority: frequent-use tools in external pockets, occasional-use tools in internal compartments
• More total storage capacity in the same footprint
• Better weight distribution when carrying heavy loads
• Valuable items (phone, wallet, keys) have a secure place
The Pass is also slightly larger than competing pottery bags, with a wider base and taller profile. This extra space makes it perfect for larger items like the Tool Rack, laptops, multiple sketchbooks, or carrying supplies for multiple projects at once.
The open-top design (no zipper) is intentional, you can see all your tools at a glance, grab what you need instantly, and never waste time searching. For potters working with wet clay, this means no clay-covered fingers struggling with zippers.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANVAS BAG
The Pass is designed to handle real studio life:
• Spot clean with a damp cloth for clay dust, paint marks, or minor stains
• Hand wash in cold water with mild soap for deeper cleaning
• Machine wash on most delicate cycle if needed (rarely necessary)
• Hang to dry in shade (do not use dryer)
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Canvas will soften naturally with use and develop character over time
The pre-washed canvas means minimal shrinkage. The bag is designed to get better with age, like a favorite pair of jeans, it becomes more comfortable and personalized to your use over time.
SHIPPING WITHIN AUSTRALIA
• Flat $12 shipping anywhere in Australia
• Dispatched from Byron Bay, Northern Rivers NSW
• Typical delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
• Australia Post tracked shipping
• Packaged with care in recyclable materials
PERFECT GIFT FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE
The Pass makes an excellent gift for:
• Pottery students starting their journey
• Artists graduating from art school
• Makers who have "everything" but need better organisation
• Creative professionals upgrading their kit
• Parents who craft while caring for kids
• Retirees taking up pottery or painting
• Anyone who values beautiful, functional design
Whether you're just starting your pottery journey or deep in your creative practice, The Pass helps you feel more grounded, organised, and supported in your making.
THE ARTIST NEST PROMISE
Every Artist Bag is designed with intention. This isn't mass-produced generic bag, it's a thoughtfully designed tool for creative people, by a creative person who understands your needs.
When you choose The Pass, you're supporting:
• Australian design and small business
• A working artist's vision
• Sustainable, durable products over disposable fast fashion
• The Northern Rivers creative community
• Functional beauty in everyday objects
Shop The Pass today and experience the difference thoughtful organisation makes in your creative practice.
