Private Pottery Wheel Experience | For 1-2 People

Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel?

Our Try the Wheel experience is a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing, designed for beginners looking to slow down, get creative and make something from scratch.

Working with clay on the wheel is equal parts challenging, rewarding and surprisingly therapeutic. It encourages focus, patience and play, offering a chance to step away from screens and spend a few hours making with your hands.

Sessions are intentionally limited to just one or two people, allowing plenty of individual guidance, hands-on support and time on the wheel.

Held at our Abbotsford Convent studio, this beginner-friendly experience is perfect for individuals, friends, couples or a parent and child looking to try something new together.

What You’ll Learn

Guided by our experienced ceramic artists, you’ll learn:

• How to centre clay on the pottery wheel

• The foundations of wheel throwing

• How to shape a simple cup, bowl or small vessel

• Techniques for creating and refining your forms

You’ll create pottery pieces during the session and we’ll professionally glaze and kiln-fire your selected piece.

What to Expect

• Beginner friendly, no experience needed

• Hands-on guidance throughout

• Relaxed and supportive environment

• A chance to slow down and focus on making

• No pressure, no perfection required

What’s Included

• 1.5 hour pottery wheel experience

• All clay, tools and materials

• 1 glazed and fired finished piece

• Professional glazing and kiln firing

• Collection from our Abbotsford Convent studio

Finishing Your Pieces

Your selected piece will be professionally glazed and kiln fired for you and ready for collection in approximately 4–6 weeks.

You’ll be able to choose from a selection of glaze finishes during your session.

Additional pieces can be glazed and fired for $20 per piece.

Postage can be arranged for an additional fee.

Schedule

Available Wednesday to Sunday.

See available dates and times in the booking calendar.

Who It’s For

• Complete beginners

• Creative adults

• Friends and couples

• Parent and child experiences

• Anyone looking to try pottery for the first time

Children under 16 must attend with a participating adult.

Looking for Something Else?

We also run weekly Clay Club, Art Club, Open Studio and Glazing Sessions if you’d like to continue your creative journey.

Important Information

• Non-refundable. One reschedule may be possible at our discretion.

• Please arrive 10 minutes early.

• Clay is a natural material and occasional firing faults can occur. If your piece is damaged during firing, we’ll gift you a replacement from our studio collection.