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Home
Bookings
Pottery Classes & Workshops Info
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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

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
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- Studio Access Bookings
- About
- About Members Portal
- The Ceramic Journey
  The Full Course Breakdown
  Ceramic Journey Sign Up Form
  Course 1
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  Course 3
  Course 4
- Forms That Teach Us
  Overview
  Bowls
- Studio Access Firing
- SHOP
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Mentoring Program Wednesday 9.30 - 1pm 4 weeks

An ongoing studio program for makers developing an independent ceramics practice.<br><br>OVERVIEW<br>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.<br>Each term introduces an area of focus while allowing plenty of room for personal exploration and independent making.<br><br>IN THE STUDIO<br>Independent project development<br>Individual mentoring<br>Technical demonstrations<br>Surface exploration<br>Discussion around process and direction<br><br>DETAILS<br>4-weeks - Start date 15th of July then 3 consecutive Wednesdays.<br>Wednesday<br>9:30am–1pm<br>Half Day<br><br>COST<br>Half Day - 490 (see below additional firing costs)<br><br>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<br>Clay, glaze and test firings included<br>Bisque and glaze firings are charged separately. x $19 per kg combined firing and charged on completion.<br>Places are intentionally limited to provide meaningful individual support.

Mentoring Program Wednesday

An ongoing studio program for makers developing an independent ceramics practice.<br><br>OVERVIEW<br>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.<br>Each term introduces an area of focus while allowing plenty of room for personal exploration and independent making.<br><br>IN THE STUDIO<br>Independent project development<br>Individual mentoring<br>Technical demonstrations<br>Surface exploration<br>Discussion around process and direction<br><br>DETAILS<br>8 weeks - Start date 15th of July then 7 consecutive Wednesdays.<br>Wednesday<br>9:30am–1pm<br>Half Day<br><br>COST<br>Half Day - 980 (see below additional firing costs)<br><br>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<br>Clay ,glaze and test firings included<br>Bisque and glaze firings are charged separately. x $19 per kg combined firing and charged on completion.<br>Places are intentionally limited to provide meaningful individual support.

Private Session (2 People)

Friday 7th of Aug<br>6pm - 8 pm<br>Enjoy a personalised wheel-throwing session with ceramic artist Belinda Nailon. These private sessions focus on developing technique, refining form, and building confidence at the wheel. Suitable for beginners through to developing makers, each session is tailored to meet your/groups needs in a calm and supportive environment.<br>Session details:<br>• 2hrs<br>• $145 pp<br>• Clay included<br>• One finished piece person included (trimmed, bisque and glaze fired) <br>Notes <br>Cut fingernails and wear suitable clothing (I do provide aprons, but it will get messy!)<br> Non-refundable, but can transfer to a different to a date within 48hrs notice period.

8 Week Course Throwing Course Sat 8th of AUG - 26th Sep

This 8-week mixed ability course is designed for those continuing their practice or just starting out.<br>Working across wheel throwing and hand-building, the focus is on building core skills while refining form, technique, and material understanding.<br>Sessions are guided by a structured weekly framework, with demonstrations and exercises to support skill development. Alongside this, there is space to respond to individual interests and directions as they emerge — particularly for those continuing their practice over time.<br>This allows newer participants to build strong foundations, while more experienced students can begin to work with greater independence within the same session.<br><br>W1. Making/Throwing — Sat 8th of AUG<br>W2. Making/Throwing — Sat 15th of AUG<br>W3. Trimming — Sat 22nd of AUG<br>W4. Making/Glazing — 29th of AUG<br>W5. Making/Throwing — 5th of SEP<br>W6. Making/Throwing — 12th of SEP<br>W7. Trimming — 19th of SEP<br>W8. Making/Glazing — 26th of SEP<br><br>Notes<br>By purchasing and attending classes you agree to our terms and conditions <br>

Private Session (4 People)

Monday 23rd May<br>3 pm - 5 pm<br>Enjoy a personalised wheel-throwing session with ceramic artist Belinda Nailon. These private sessions focus on developing technique, refining form, and building confidence at the wheel. Suitable for beginners through to developing makers, each session is tailored to meet your/groups needs in a calm and supportive environment.<br>Session details:<br>• 2hrs<br>• $125 pp<br>• Clay included<br>• One finished piece included (trimmed, bisque and glaze fired) <br>Notes <br>Cut fingernails and wear suitable clothing (I do provide aprons, but it will get messy!)<br> Non-refundable, but can transfer to a different to a day within 48hrs notice period.

4 Week Throwing Course Starting Thursday 5th 2.30 - 4.30

Location: Mirka Lane<br>This 4-week Beginner Wheel course is designed for a small group of four and introduces the foundations of wheel-throwing through the full ceramic journey—from raw clay to finished forms.<br>Students learn essential techniques including centring, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, and glazing, while creating a series of small functional pieces such as bowls and cups.<br>At the core of the course is an emphasis on process and presence—developing a conversation with the clay, tuning into the senses, and experiencing the grounding, meditative nature of making. While technical skills and finished works are achieved, it is the journey with the material that shapes the experience.<br>Making/Throwing — 5/02/2026 2.30 - 4.30 <br>Making/Throwing — 12/02/2026 2.30 -4.30 <br>Making/Trimming — 19/02/2026 2.30 - 4.30<br>Making/Glazing — 26/02/2026 2.30 -4.30<br>Notes:<br>Read T&C's

8 Week Throwing Course Starting Saturday 7th of March

1–3 Mirka Lane, St Kilda<br>Tutor: Belinda Nailon<br><br>This 8-week intermediate course is designed for a continuing private group with prior ceramics experience. The focus is on supporting each participant’s individual making goals, while continuing to refine form, technique, and material understanding.<br>Building on previous work together, the course provides guided instruction within a small group setting, allowing space for deeper exploration, technical development, and focused support.<br><br>Making/Throwing — 07/03/2026 9.30 am - 11.30 am<br>Making/Throwing — 14/03/2026 9.30 am - 11.30 am<br>Making/Trimming — 21/03/2026 9.30am - 11.30 am<br>Making/Throwing— 28/03/2026 9.30am - 11.30 am<br><br>Making/Trimming — 11/04/2026 9.30am - 11.30 am<br>Making/Trimming — 18/04/2026 9.30am - 11.30 am<br>Making/Trimming — 26/04/2026 9.30am - 11.30 am (changed to Sunday - Due to Anzac Day)<br>Glazing — 02/05/2026 9.30am - 11.30 am<br><br><br>Notes*<br>By purchasing and attending classes you agree to our Terms and conditions.<br>Price includes most firing, clay and glazing.

8 Week Course Mixed HB/ Throwing Course Thursday's 10 - 12

This 8-week mixed ability course is designed for those continuing their practice or just starting out.<br>Working across wheel throwing and hand-building, the focus is on building core skills while refining form, technique, and material understanding.<br>Sessions are guided by a structured weekly framework, with demonstrations and exercises to support skill development. Alongside this, there is space to respond to individual interests and directions as they emerge — particularly for those continuing their practice over time.<br>This allows newer participants to build strong foundations, while more experienced students can begin to work with greater independence within the same session.<br><br><br>W1. Making/Throwing — Thursday 11th of June<br>W2. Making/Trimming — Thursday 18th of June<br>W3. Making/Glazing — Thursday 25th of June<br>W4. Making/Throwing — Thursday 2nd of July<br>W5.. Making/Throwing — Thursday 9th of July<br>W6. Making/Trimming — Thursday 16th of July<br>W7. Making/Glazing — Thursday the 23rd of July<br>W8. Making/Glazing — Thursday the 30th of July<br>Notes<br>By purchasing and attending classes you agree to our T&C's found <br>