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Home
Bookings
Pottery Classes & Workshops Info
Timetable
Studio Access Bookings
About
About Members Portal
The Ceramic Journey
The Full Course Breakdown
Ceramic Journey Sign Up Form
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Forms That Teach Us
Overview
Bowls
Studio Access Firing
SHOP
Contact
Meet the Makers
- Home
- Bookings
- Pottery Classes & Workshops Info
- Timetable
- Studio Access Bookings
- About
- About Members Portal
- The Ceramic Journey
  The Full Course Breakdown
  Ceramic Journey Sign Up Form
  Course 1
  Course 2
  Course 3
  Course 4
- Forms That Teach Us
  Overview
  Bowls
- Studio Access Firing
- SHOP
- Contact
- Meet the Makers

One-on-one Wheel Throwing & Skill Development | St Kilda Melbourne

OVERVIEW Whether you're learning to throw for the first time, returning to clay, or refining an established practice, these private sessions provide dedicated one-on-one guidance at the pottery wheel. Each lesson is tailored to your individual goals, with demonstrations, practical feedback, and technical support to help you strengthen your skills and understanding of the making process. IN THE SESSION One-on-one tuition Personalised demonstrations Individual feedback and technical guidance Clay included Use of studio equipment DETAILS Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Group Size: 1 participant COST $130 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Clay is included. Bisque and glaze firings are charged separately. Contact to arrange a booking time.

Private Group Pottery Workshops | St Kilda Melbourne

A private pottery experience for friends, family, or small groups. OVERVIEW Gather a group of friends, family members, or colleagues and enjoy a relaxed pottery session in a welcoming studio environment. Designed for beginners through to returning makers, these workshops offer an opportunity to learn, connect, and create together. You'll be guided through wheel throwing techniques while creating your own unique pieces. No previous experience is required. IN THE SESSION Private workshop for 2–4 people Guided instruction throughout Clay and materials provided One finished piece per person, glazed and fired Exclusive use of the space DETAILS Duration: Approximately 2 hours Group Size: 2–4 participants COST 2 people: $145 per person 3 people: $135 per person 4 people: $125 per person ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact for booking times

Corporate & Workplace Pottery Workshops | St Kilda Melbourne

Creative team workshops that encourage connection through making. OVERVIEW Workplace workshops offer teams an opportunity to step away from the everyday and experience the creative process of working with clay. Sessions are designed to encourage collaboration, conversation, and hands-on learning in a relaxed studio environment. Choose from handbuilding, pottery wheel, or a combination of both depending on your group size and interests. IN THE STUDIO Option 1 – Handbuilding Pinch, coil and slab techniques Suitable for complete beginners 10 participants Cost: $110 per person Option 2 – Handbuilding & Wheel Experience both handbuilding and wheel throwing Guided demonstrations throughout 8 participants Cost: $125 per person Option 3 – Pottery Wheel Focused wheel throwing experience Individual guidance throughout the session 4 participants Cost: $125 per person ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A 20-minute break with BYO refreshments can be incorporated into the session. Bisque and glaze firings are charged separately.

4-8 Week Mixed-Ability Pottery Throwing Course | St Kilda Melbourne

Weekly classes designed to build strong foundations in wheel throwing. OVERVIEW These four and eight-week courses provide a structured introduction to wheel throwing while allowing space to develop your own interests over time. Through weekly demonstrations and guided practice, you'll build confidence with the fundamentals of making on the wheel. Classes are intentionally small, allowing me to work with each participant as they develop their skills. IN THE STUDIO Weekly demonstrations Guided throwing exercises Individual feedback Small class sizes Time to develop your own work DETAILS 4 Week Course Duration: 8 hours Cost: $320 per person 8 Week Course Duration: 16 hours Cost: $640 per person Private group bookings are available for up to four people. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION See the current class timetable for scheduled courses.

Ceramic Mentorship Program | St Kilda Melbourne

An ongoing studio program for makers developing an independent ceramics practice. OVERVIEW Ceramic Mentorship is designed for makers ready to move beyond structured classes and begin developing their own direction in clay. Participants work on self-directed projects while receiving ongoing technical guidance, demonstrations, and individual feedback. Each term introduces an area of focus while allowing plenty of room for personal exploration and independent making. IN THE STUDIO Independent project development Individual mentoring Technical demonstrations Surface exploration Discussion around process and direction DETAILS Monday 9:30am–4:30pm Full Day Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm Half Day COST Half Day - 980 Full Day - 1795 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Clay is included. Bisque and glaze firings are charged separately. Places are intentionally limited to provide meaningful individual support.

Forms That Teach Us | Advanced Pottery Course St Kilda

Eight-week studio units exploring one ceramic form in depth. OVERVIEW Forms That Teach Us focuses on a single form over eight weeks, allowing time to develop technique through repetition, observation, and refinement. Rather than moving quickly between projects, each unit encourages a deeper understanding of form and process. The series can be completed independently or alongside the Ceramic Journey Series. CURRENT BOWLS Develop bowls ranging from functional tableware through to larger serving and centrepiece forms while exploring proportion, scale, surface treatment, and glaze response. IN THE STUDIO Weekly demonstrations Focused technical development Individual feedback Surface exploration Glaze testing Details DURATIONS: 8 weeks PREREQUISITE: Foundation wheel throwing experience COST: Price includes clay, studio glazes, and test firings. Completed work: $19 per kg (includes bisque and glaze firing). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Future units exploring additional ceramic forms will be released throughout the year.

Ceramic Journey Series | Ongoing Pottery Course St Kilda Melbourne

A structured pathway through the technical and creative foundations of ceramics. OVERVIEW The Ceramic Journey Series is a collection of stand-alone eight-week courses that explore different areas of ceramics practice. Together they provide a broad foundation across wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing, alternative firing, and exhibition development. Join a single course or continue through the full series as your practice develops. COURSE SERIES Course 1 Throwing: Tableware Design & Glaze Technology Course 2 Handbuilding: Earthenware Collection & Glaze Technology Course 3 Exploring Ceramics: Alternative Firing Methods (Raku) Course 4 Art & Utility: Throwing, Handbuilding & Portfolio Development Course 5 Portfolio Development & Exhibition DETAILS DURATION: 8 weeks Schedule: One full day each week 9:30am–4:30pm Cost $1,795 per person ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Participants receive access to a members-only learning portal with additional resources and studio support. This course is a creative path that meets you where you are, and grows with you exploring the many facets of the studio potter.

Open Pottery Studio Access | St Kilda Melbourne

Independent studio time for continuing ceramic practice. OVERVIEW Studio Access provides dedicated making time for students who want to continue developing their work outside of structured classes. Practise techniques, complete personal projects, or simply enjoy uninterrupted time at the wheel in a shared studio environment. IN THE STUDIO Access to pottery wheels Studio tools and workspace Independent making time Flexible sessions DETAILS 3 Hour Session: $40 4 Hour Session: $50 Cost Clay: $3 per kg or $25 per bag of No.10 Stoneware Bisque Firing: $8 per kg Mid-fire Firing: $11 per kg Glazing: $5 per kg ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Studio Access is available to students who have completed at least one eight-week throwing course. Please contact Belinda before booking your first session.

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One-on-one Wheel Throwing & Skill Development | St Kilda Melbourne

Private Group Pottery Workshops | St Kilda Melbourne

Corporate & Workplace Pottery Workshops | St Kilda Melbourne

4-8 Week Mixed-Ability Pottery Throwing Course | St Kilda Melbourne

Ceramic Mentorship Program | St Kilda Melbourne

Forms That Teach Us | Advanced Pottery Course St Kilda

Ceramic Journey Series | Ongoing Pottery Course St Kilda Melbourne

Open Pottery Studio Access | St Kilda Melbourne

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