Clay Club | Weekly Pottery Workshop

Need a reason to put your phone down and make something with your hands?

Clay Club is our weekly handbuilding pottery workshop designed for anyone looking to slow down, switch off and reconnect with creativity.

Working with clay encourages a slower pace. The simple, hands-on process of shaping, building and creating can feel grounding, calming and surprisingly meditative. It gives you the opportunity to focus on one thing at a time, step away from daily distractions and enjoy the satisfaction of making something from scratch.

Each session explores a different project and may include mugs, bowls, incense holders, trinket dishes, sculptures, wall hangings, planters and more.

Whether you’re completely new to clay or returning for another session, every workshop offers an opportunity to learn new techniques, experiment with ideas and enjoy the process of making.

Sessions run for 1.5 hours and no prior experience is required.

Held at our Abbotsford Convent studio.

What You’ll Do

• Learn handbuilding techniques (pinching, coiling, slab building)

• Create functional, decorative or sculptural ceramic pieces

• Experiment with texture, shape and surface design

• Explore your own ideas or follow the weekly project

• Enjoy the process of making without pressure

• Make pieces to take home

What to Expect

• Beginner friendly, no experience needed

• Relaxed, social environment

• Guided support with creative freedom

• A chance to slow down and work with your hands

• No pressure, no experience required

What’s Included

• 1.5 hour guided session

• All clay, tools and materials

• Bisque firing of 1 finished piece

• Collection from our Abbotsford Convent studio

Your piece will be bisque fired and ready to use or decorate at home using acrylic paint.

Alternatively, you can return to the studio for a glazing session if you’d like a more professional glazed ceramic finish.

Additional pieces can be fired for a small fee.

Who It’s For

• Beginners and experienced makers

• Families, friends and solo participants

• Anyone looking for creative downtime

• Anyone wanting to create more and scroll less

Children under 16 must attend with an adult

Schedule

Sunday Morning Session
10:00am – 11:30am

Sunday Afternoon Session
2:00pm – 3:30pm

Running weekly — see available dates in the booking calendar.

Want More Studio Time?

We also offer Pottery Wheel Experiences, Open Studio and Glazing Sessions for those wanting to continue their ceramics journey.

Pricing

$69 per session

Additional pieces can be fired for $20 per piece.

After the Class

• Your finished ceramic piece will be bisque-fired.
• Finished work will be ready for collection from our Abbotsford studio in approximately 2-4 weeks.
• Postage can be arranged at an additional cost, payable during your class.
• Due to limited storage space, all work must be collected within 2 weeks of notification. Uncollected work after this time may be donated.

Important Information

• Please arrive 10 minutes early.
• Clay is a natural material and occasional cracks or firing faults can occur during drying and firing. While we take great care, handmade ceramics are inherently unpredictable. If your piece is damaged in firing, we will gift you a replacement from the studio collection.

Private Events & Group Bookings

We host private handbuilding workshops in Melbourne for 6-30 people:

• Hens parties
• Birthday celebrations
• Corporate team building
• Creative group events
• Off-site studio experiences

Private sessions can be tailored to your preferred subject or theme and catered or uncatered. Enquire for custom packages and availability.