Pottery culture is alive and well across Australia, which leads to new pottery studios opening up each day. Next time you find yourself looking for something different and creative to do, consider taking a pottery class!
We’ve found some of the most popular pottery studios to get you excited to learn a new craft!
Get potting in New South Wales
Clay Sydney is a popular hub for clay lovers in Sydney’s Inner West, with locations in Enmore and Marrickville. Here, ceramicists Hannah Barclay and Bea Bellingham share their passion with students as they quite literally get their hands dirty.
Clay Sydney has a variety of workshops, including in-studio and virtual online classes, also hosting private classes and corporate events.
At the popular Clay Nights, you can bring your own clay and practice your skills with the assistance of tutors. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start with handbuilding or advance to intermediate wheel throwing, Clay Sydney offers classes for all ages and levels. Need an exciting team building activity? Book a workshop here for your next corporate event.
The Pottery Shed is another hit in the NSW pottery community. Gather 12 to 36 people for a group workshop, attend a practice session, or take your own private lesson. If you’re a beginner looking for more instruction, The Pottery Shed offers a basic course, which includes three two-hour classes for ages 12+.
The Pottery Shed also offers membership packages for more seasoned ceramics. If you’re looking for a more social class, be sure to sign up for a Paint and Sip night, where you can bring your own bevvie and learn a new glazing technique!
Crockd offers classes filled with endless fun! Indulge in its Wheel & Wine session or its Date Night Wheel Throwing Taster Class for couples to enjoy, to see if you both might be into more long-term courses at the studio.
Crockd has one-day intensive classes or five- to ten-week courses, depending on your level of excitement. If your little one is looking for an after-school activity, check out Crockd’s After School Pottery Club for kids! With locations in Neutral Bay, Bondi, Manly, and more, this is one of the most popular ceramic studios in Sydney.
Hit the pottery wheels in Victoria
Head to Céramiques in Victoria for a unique range of ceramics classes. With locations in Kew, Geelong, and Elsternwick, pop in to explore pottery and develop your wheel throwing skills.
Céramiques offers one-off classes or 8-week class terms to cater to all ceramic needs. You can even bring your own clay creations to the studio’s kiln, and they’ll fire it for you and charge you based on the creation’s weight. You can then purchase a tub of glaze to perfect your masterpiece.
At Slow Clay, learn a unique method based on Japanese techniques from professional ceramicists. With classes for all levels, you can choose either intensive courses or more relaxed workshops. Join the Clay Club for an 8-week after school pottery course.
Perfect pottery classes in Queensland
Mas & Miek Ceramic House is a welcoming ceramics studio owned by mother and daughter ceramicists, Mieke and Charlie De Deyne.
While the studio mainly teaches hand building, they also offer wheel throwing and glazing classes. Masterclasses are also offered to display special techniques. Choose from studio memberships and renting the event space for group workshops. Additionally, Mas & Miek has a local ceramic artist gallery store on-site.
Clayschool Brisbane is housed in a building that was formerly a wood-fire bakery, adding a unique flare to a traditional ceramics studio with a supportive atmosphere.
Clayschool offers weekly workshops for all ranges of abilities and creative interests. The classes are typically small, so programs can be tailored to suit individual guests.
Get into potting in Western Australia
In Western Australia, Studio P is a fun pottery studio with a comfortable, relaxed environment. Each artist can choose from flexible workshops and introductory courses, up to seven-week intensive courses.
Head on over to the oldest pottery studio in Western Australia – Perth Studio Potters, which was established in 1957 and is now based in beautiful Cottlesloe. The workrooms and kiln facilities are available to all members, with the eight-session workshops taught by renowned professional ceramic artists intent on inspiring a new generation of potters.
Learn from the best in Tasmania
Glazed and Confused studio is one of the most popular in Tasmania, with locations in Hobart and Launceston. They offer a range of workshops for beginner and advanced ceramicists. Their ceramic pots allow you space to engrave a special message or small design into your work of art.
Down the road from Burnie in Gawler is Erin Nerikomi Ceramics Services, where you can take one-on-one pottery tutoring classes on Tuesday and Thursday each week.
Get your hands dirty in South Australia
In South Australia, Urth Clay Studio is a popular pick for potting enthusiasts. The studio’s inclusive and non-judgemental classes allows you to learn at your own pace and gradually master ceramic techniques and develop your own style.
From kid-friendly pottery classes to team development classes, Urth Clay Studio has something for everyone, including free classes for aged care patients and those with special needs.
Whether you’re a local looking for an inspiring way to up your creativity levels, or a visitor looking for a fresh creative outlet, look no further than the ceramic studios all over Australia.
You’re bound to find one that is inclusive for all ages and abilities!
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