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.
All my Courses/classes are for adults 16+yrs. I do not hold childrens classes.
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, 5week courses and taster/single wheel-throwing sessions on offer, so I am sure you will find one that suits you.
There is also studio space for established potter’s looking for a place to do their own work. Check out the studio space 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.A
Pottery Courses Starting in September 2021
Adult 7 Week Explore Ceramic's course
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Starting Date:
Tuesday Evenings 28th September
Course Length: 7 x 3hrs
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Price: $360
Age: 16+
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 10kg bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase if required.
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Start Date:
Saturday Morning 4th September
Course Length: 5 x 3hrs
Time: 9am to 12pm
Price: $260
Age: 16+
Please note: the studio will be closed on the Saturday 25th September, so there will be a weeks gap between classes.
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 5 weeks on a Saturday morning.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces, decorating and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One 10kg bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase if required.
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Start Date:
Wednesday Afternoon 29th September
Course Length: 5 x 3hrs
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Price: $260
Age: 16+
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 5 consecutive weeks on a Wednesday afternoon.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces, decorating and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One 10kg bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase if required.
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Start Date:
Wednesday Evening 29th September
Course Length: 5 x 3hrs
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Price: $260
Age: 16+
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 5 consecutive weeks on a Wednesday evening.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces, decorating and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One 10kg bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase if required.
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Adult 5 Week Wheel-throwing for all levels
Start Date:
Friday Morning 1st October
Course Length: 5 x 3hrs
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Price: $260
Age: 16+
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 5 consecutive weeks on a Friday morning.
This course will incorporate throwing on the wheel, trimming pieces, decorating and glazing.
Includes: All tuition, One 10kg bag of clay, all glazing materials and firings included. Additional bags of clay are available to purchase if required.
Taster & Single Wheel-throwing sessions for all levels
Taster & Single Wheel-throwing sessions for all levels
Taster & Single Wheel-throwing sessions for all levels
Day: Saturday Afternoons.
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Length: 3hrs
Price: $65 excluding clay.
PLEASE NOTE: FROM SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST THE PRICE WILL INCREASE TO $80 AND INCLUDE ONE 5KG BAG OF CLAY.
Bags of clay: 5kg bag $12, 10kg bag $20. Available to purchase at the studio.
Age: 16+
Please bring along your apron or protective clothing and a towel. Enclosed shoes are essential.
Classes are suitable for all levels, from the beginner to the more advanced.
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 glazing classes to give them your personal touch.
I am only able to keep your work on our shelves for 2 months at the longest as I need to make sure there is enough space for new students work. Any work not collected within this time frame will be donated or thrown out.
Glazing Classes
Taster & Single Wheel-throwing sessions for all levels
Taster & Single Wheel-throwing sessions for all levels
Have you attended a taster or single wheel-throwing session and would like to glaze your work?
Then book into a glazing class to finish your masterpieces.
Held once a month on a Saturday afternoon.
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
Length: 2.5hrs
Price: $45
This session is for glazing and sealing your work and is for those who attended their pottery class 2 or more weeks earlier and have been notified that their work is ready for glazing.
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.
Studio Space for Experienced and Professional Potters
Studio Space is for experienced and professional potters looking for a space to do their own work.
Those wishing to use the studio space option must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be an experienced potter known to myself, or
- Complete one of the courses to demonstrate their knowledge and experience.
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).
ONLY WORK PRODUCED AT THE STUDIO CAN BE GLAZED AND FIRED AT THE STUDIO. WORK PRODUCED OUTSIDE OF THE STUDIO WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
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 or clays not suitable for stoneware temperatures.
