Pottery Tool Bags Australia
The Best Pottery Tool Bag for Studio and Travel
The Artist Nest Bag keeps pottery tools upright, organised and ready to travel. Designed in Byron Bay with unique internal vertical compartments for studio days, pottery classes and workshops.
Why Potters Choose The Artist Nest Bag
Designed by a working ceramic artist, The Artist Nest Bag combines 27 smart pockets, an open-top design and unique internal vertical compartments that keep pottery tools upright, visible and easy to access.
Whether you’re working at home, travelling to class or setting up at a workshop, everything stays organised and within reach.
Three Signature Features
27 Smart Pockets
18 external and 9 internal pockets keep ribs, trimming tools, brushes and studio essentials organised without clutter.
Unique Internal Vertical Compartments
The Artist Nest Bag keeps pottery tools upright, visible and easy to access, making your workflow faster and more enjoyable.
Portable Pottery Studio
Designed to work perfectly with our Tool Rack, so your complete setup travels from home to the studio without unpacking.
Unique Internal Vertical Compartments
This is the signature feature of The Artist Nest Bag.
The flexible internal compartments allow pottery tools to stand upright, making everything visible from above. The open-bottom construction adapts naturally to different tool sizes while keeping your workspace organised.
Perfect for:
• Long ribs, rollers and wooden paddles stored upright
• Cups filled with brushes (simply lift the whole cup out)
• Taller pottery tools kept in a vertical position
• Small boxes of stamps, texture tools or carving tools
Less searching. More making.
Your Portable Pottery Studio
The Tool Rack fits perfectly inside The Artist Nest Bag.
At Home: Place the Tool Rack on your workbench and keep every pottery tool upright, organised and visible.
On the Go: Lift the entire rack with your tools inside, place it in The Artist Bag and travel without unpacking or reorganising.
At the Studio: Remove the rack, set it on your workbench and start creating in seconds.
A portable pottery studio designed by a potter that helps you spend less time searching and more time making.
More Than Just Pottery
For Visual Artists
Brushes and palette knives stand upright in the interior pockets. Containers lift out as one unit. Everything visible at a glance.
For Fiber Artists
Yarn balls standing upright, hooks sorted by size. The best knitting and crochet project bag we’ve found.
For Any Creative
Makeup artists, gardeners, massage therapists, jewellery makers, scrapbookers. The pocket system adapts to whatever you make.
Australian creatives also use The Artist Bag for:
• Pottery & Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Plein Air Painting
• Urban Sketching
• Printmaking & Linocut
• Calligraphy & Lettering
• Jewellery Making
• Mosaic Making
• Knitting & Crochet
• Weaving & Fibre Arts
• Scrapbooking & Journaling
• Photography
• Makeup Artistry
• Mobile Beauty Services
• Massage Therapists
• Gardening
• Market Stall Holders
• Students & Teachers
• Daily use: work, beach, baby bag, plane trip, ...
Why The Artist Nest Bag Is Different?
✓ Unique internal vertical compartments keep pottery tools upright, visible and easy to access.
✓ Spacious interior and wide base designed for real pottery tools.
✓ 27 smart pockets that support a natural studio workflow.
✓ Open-top design for instant access with clay-covered hands.
✓ Designed by a working ceramic artist in Byron Bay.
✓ Heavy-duty canvas and reinforced construction built for everyday creative use.
Pottery Tool Rack
A Tool Rack designed specifically for pottery tools.
Different hole sizes fit trimming tools, carving tools, needle tools and brushes, then slide perfectly into The Artist Nest Bag to create a complete portable pottery studio.
Works beautifully for paintbrushes, pencils, markers, linocut tools, and make up brushes too.
Premium wood. $22 AUD.
Bag Specifications
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● Dimensions: 36 cm × 23 cm × 23 cm.
● Weight: 950 grams.
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● Inside pockets open at the bottom to allow flexibility.
● Handles: Reinforced webbing for comfortable carrying. Shoulder strap included.
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● Pre-washed canvas, 85% cotton, 15% polyester.
● Multi pockets: 18 external + 9 internal = 27 total.
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● Only bag: $149 AUD | Bundle: bag + tool rack: $159 | Only tool rack: $22
● Free shipping on bags. $6 flat rate on the Tool Rack alone, free when bundled with a bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Artist Nest Bag washable?
A: Yes! Hand or Machine wash on a short 15-minute cycle, cold water. Skip the tumble dryer, reshape and air dry in the shade to keep the colours looking their best.
Q: What makes The Artist Bag different from other studio bags?
A: Internal compartments. Others only has external pockets. Our internal compartments allow vertical tool storage, you see everything from above. We're also larger with more capacity.
Q: Will my pottery tools fit?
A: Yes. Designed by a ceramicist specifically for pottery tools. Fits trimming tools, ribbon tools, wooden ribs, needle tools, sponges, wire tools, and our Tool Rack. Central compartment holds larger items like bats or laptops.
Q: Can I use this for other things besides pottery?
A: Absolutely. Customers use it for painting supplies, knitting/crochet projects, makeup kits, and even as baby bags. The multi-pocket system adapts to any creative practice.
Q: How do internal compartments work?
A: They’re tall pockets open at the bottom, allowing the interior to expand or contract depending on what you carry. Tools stand upright, so you can see everything from above without unpacking. You can place The Tool Rack filled with your pottery tools in the center section, or use cups and containers that lift out as a unit from the tall pockets.
Q: Which colour should I choose?
A: All colours have identical quality and features. Choose based on personal preference.
Drift (off white) is clean/minimalist, The Pass (blue) is vibrant, Eucalypt (green) is calming, Paperbark (earthy light brown) is sophisticated, Waratah (burgundy) is bold, Outback (orange) is earthy, Pink Lagoon (pink) is fresh and feminine, Ochre (charcoal and mustard) is bold and grounding.
Q: Is canvas durable enough for pottery tools?
A: Yes. Premium canvas with reinforced stitching designed specifically for pottery tools and daily studio use.
Q: Does the bag now come with a shoulder strap?
A: Yes, all bags now include a shoulder strap as standard, so you have both carry options from day one, handles for short distances and shoulder strap for hands-free transport to class, markets or workshops.
Designed in Byron Bay by a Working Potter
Hi, I’m Mon Manabu, a ceramic artist based in Byron Bay.
I created The Artist Nest Bag after years of carrying pottery tools between home, studios and classes.
I couldn’t find a bag that kept tools organised and visible, so I designed one with unique internal vertical compartments and a Tool Rack system that works the way potters actually work.
Every detail is inspired by real studio life.
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