A playful, hands-on space for little hands to squish, shape and explore clay.
Tots Clay Club is a relaxed weekly pottery session for ages 3–7, designed to introduce clay through simple, tactile making and creative play.
We focus on fun, exploratory projects like creatures, shapes and small objects, encouraging curiosity and imagination without pressure.
Sessions run for approximately 1–1.5 hours and are designed to suit shorter attention spans, with plenty of flexibility built in.
Held at our Abbotsford Convent studio, this is a welcoming space for kids (and grown-ups) to make together.
Adults are required to stay and are encouraged to join in.
What You’ll Do
• Squish, shape and build with clay
• Explore simple handbuilding techniques
• Create playful objects and small forms
• Make pieces to take home
What to Expect
• Beginner friendly, no experience needed
• Gentle guidance with lots of creative freedom
• Relaxed, social and slightly messy environment
• Focus on process over perfection
What’s Included
• 1–1.5 hour guided session
• All clay, tools and materials
• Bisque firing of 1 piece
• Take home and paint at your own pace
Finishing Your Pieces
Your piece will be fired and ready to take home and paint.
You’re also welcome to return to the studio to paint and decorate your pieces during an Open Studio session.
Schedule
• Tuesday afternoons
• Sunday sessions
Running weekly — see available dates in the booking calendar.
Who It’s For
• Ages 3–7
• Parent and child creative time
• Curious little makers
Private Events & Group Bookings
We host private handbuilding workshops in Melbourne for:
- Hens parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Corporate team building
- Creative group events
- Off-site studio experiences
Private sessions can be tailored to your preferred object or theme. Enquire for custom packages and availability.
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.