Pottery Courses/classes & Workshops
Working with clay, whether it is throwing on the potter’s wheel or hand building, can be very enjoyable as well as meditative and therapeutic.
There is nothing more special than a piece of pottery made with your own hands. Whether it is a functional piece you use every day, a decorative piece for your home or a gift you have made for someone special.
Making pottery on the wheel is a three stage process:
- The first stage is throwing the pot on the wheel.
- The second stage is trimming, this is done once the pot has dried slightly, the piece is then left to fully dry before its first firing in the kiln known as the bisque firing.
- The third stage is glazing. This is done once the piece has had its first firing and is then fired a second time, the glaze firing.
My pottery classes cater for all levels, from the absolute beginner starting their clay journey or those potter’s wishing to advance their skills.
Children from 12yrs to 16yrs are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or appropriate adult(18+) that is enrolled in the same course/class.
Available for group bookings and parties. Please call Andrew 0405 539 680.
Opening 5 days a week.
Tuesday & Wednesday 1pm to 9pm.
Thursday & Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Saturdays 9am to 4pm
There are 7week courses, 4week courses and casual classes on offer, so I am sure you will find one that suits you.
There is also open access for established potter’s looking for a place to do their own work. Check out the open access section for more info and pricing.
So, pick the class that is right for you and start your clay journey.
If you have any questions or unsure which course is right for you, please give me a call or drop me an email.
Pottery Courses Starting May 2021
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
Starting Date: Wednesday Afternoon 12th May
Course Length: 4 x 3hrs
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Price: $210
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying wheel throwing for the first time as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 4 consecutive weeks on a Wednesday afternoon.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
Starting Date: Wednesday Evening 12th May
Course Length: 4 x 3hrs
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Price: $210
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying wheel throwing for the first time as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 4 consecutive weeks on a Wednesday evening.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
4 Week Explore Ceramic's course
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Explore Ceramic's course
Starting Date: Friday Morning 7th May
Course Length: 4 x 3hrs
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Price: $210
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying their hand at pottery for the first time, as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 4 consecutive weeks on a Friday morning.
This course will incorporate hand-building techniques, throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
7 Week Explore Ceramic's course
7 Week Explore Ceramic's course
4 Week Explore Ceramic's course
Starting Date: Tuesday Evenings 25th May
Course Length: 7 x 3hrs
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Price: $360
Please note: The studio will be closed from Saturday 3rd July to Monday 12th July, so the last class for this course will be on Tuesday 13th July.
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying pottery for the first time as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 7 consecutive weeks on a Tuesday evening.
This course will incorporate Hand building techniques, throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces, decorating and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
5 Week Wheel-throwing course
7 Week Explore Ceramic's course
5 Week Wheel-throwing course
Starting Date: Saturday Morning 29th May
Course Length: 5 x 3hrs
Time: 9am - 12pm
Price: $260
This is a shorter course to replace the usual 7 week course as the studio will be closed from Saturday 3rd July to Monday 12th July.
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying wheel throwing for the first time as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 5 consecutive weeks on a Saturday morning.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and decorating and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
Pottery Courses Starting June 2021
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
Starting Date: Friday Morning 4th June
Course Length: 4 x 3hrs
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Price: $210
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying their hand at pottery for the first time, as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 4 consecutive weeks on a Friday morning.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
Starting Date: Wednesday Afternoon 9th June
Course Length: 4 x 3hrs
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Price: $210
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying wheel throwing for the first time as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 4 consecutive weeks on a Wednesday afternoon.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
4 Week Wheel-throwing for everyone
Starting Date: Wednesday Evening 9th June
Course Length: 4 x 3hrs
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Price: $210
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
This course is for absolute beginners who are trying wheel throwing for the first time as well as intermediate potters who want to advance their skill set. The course will run for 4 consecutive weeks on a Wednesday evening.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase.
Casual Wheel-throwing class for everyone
Casual Wheel-throwing class for everyone
Casual Wheel-throwing class for everyone
Day: Every Saturday Afternoon
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Length: 3hrs
Price: $65 excluding clay
Bags of clay: 5kg bag $12, 10kg bag $20. Available to purchase at the studio.
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
Casual classes have full instruction and are suitable for absolute beginners as well as intermediate potters looking to advance their skills.
Once you have thrown your pots you can either book a second class to learn how to trim your pots or just have them bisque fired.
You will be notified once ready for collection or book into one of the guided glazing sessions to give them your personal touch.
We are only able to keep your work on our shelves for 2 months at the longest as we need to make sure there is enough space for new students work. Any work not collected within this time frame will be donated.
Guided Glazing
Casual Wheel-throwing class for everyone
Casual Wheel-throwing class for everyone
Do you have bisque work that needs glazing but not sure how? Join my guided glazing sessions available twice a month.
Wednesday Evening 6pm - 8.30pm
Sunday Morning 9.30am to 12.00pm
Length: 2.5hrs
Price: $40
This session is for glazing and sealing your work and is for those who attended their pottery class 2 or more weeks ago. Please arrive 10 mins early so you can locate your work/s on the shelves. Once glazed, I place it back into the kiln for it’s second round of firing and two weeks later you get to come and collect your finished piece!
The session includes glazing materials as well as the firing of up to 5 pieces. Any additional pieces can be fired for an additional cost.
Open Access
Open access is for experienced and professional potters looking for a space to do their own work.
Available during studio opening times.
Tuesday & Wednesday 1pm to 9pm
Thursday & Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Price: Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings: 6pm - 9pm, $25
Saturday's 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm, $25
All other times $20
Please call for booking: Andrew 0405 539 680
What's included:
Access to all equipment and facilities (including tools and glazes).
Shelving space for your work.
What's not included:
Tuition.
Clay.
Firing costs.
Please note: I only fire to STONEWARE temperatures (1280 C, cone 9/10)
Firing is cost is calculated by kiln space taken up by each individual piece.
Penalty of $50 for each kiln shelf damaged by running glazes.
We are only able to keep your work on our shelves for 2 months at the longest as we need to make sure there is enough space for new students work. Any work not collected within this time frame will be donated.