Pottery culture is alive and well across Australia, which leads to new pottery studios opening all the time.
If you find yourself looking for some creative fun, consider taking a pottery class. We’ve found some of the most popular pottery studios across the country to get you excited about learning a new craft.
Get potting in New South Wales
Clay Sydney is a popular hub for clay lovers in the Inner West, with locations in Enmore and Marrickville. Here, ceramicists Hannah Barclay and Bea Bellingham share their passion with students hoping to learn the foundations of pottery.
Clay Sydney has a variety of workshops, including in-studio and virtual online classes, and it also hosts 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 find your start, or advance to intermediate wheel throwing, Clay Sydney offers classes for all ages and levels. Need an exciting team building activity? You can also book a workshop for your next corporate event.
The Pottery Shed in Surry Hills is another hit in the New South Wales 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 and up.
The Pottery Shed also offers membership packages for more seasoned ceramicists. 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 Studios hosts classes filled with endless fun! Couples can indulge in its Wheel & Wine session, or its Date Night Wheel Throwing Taster Class, for a romantic evening out.
Crockd also offers one-day intensive classes or five- to 10-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 Kingscliff, this is one of the most popular ceramic studios in the state.
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, there are plenty of places to explore pottery and develop your wheel throwing skills.
Céramiques offers one-off classes or eight-week class terms to cater to all ceramic needs. You can even bring your own clay creations to the studio’s kiln, where 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 in Melbourne CBD, you’re invited to learn traditional Japanese techniques from professional ceramicists. With classes for all levels, you can choose from intensive courses or more relaxed workshops. If you’re looking for after-school fun, join the Clay Club for an eight-week program.
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, with two locations in the Brisbane suburbs of Newstead and Morningside.
While the studio mainly teaches hand building, they also offer wheel throwing and glazing classes. Regulars can apply for a studio membership, or rent the event space for group workshops. Additionally, Mas & Miek has a ceramic artists gallery 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 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, Perth’s 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.
Make sure to also check out 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.
Learn from the best in Tasmania
Glazed and Confused studio is one of the most popular in Tasmania, with locations in Hobart and Launceston. It offers a range of workshops for beginner and advanced ceramicists. When creating a ceramic pot, you’ll even have 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.
Get your hands dirty in South Australia
In Adelaide, Urth Clay Studio is a popular pick for potting enthusiasts. The venue offers inclusive classes that support you to develop your own style as you gradually master a variety of ceramic techniques.
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.
Also in Adelaide, you can join a full-day intensive class at The Potters Shed to learn all the basics. Or, opt for thorough step-by-step learning in a four-week course. Each week focuses on a new element of the ceramic process, and you will end up leaving with four beautiful pieces to take home and display.
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