Hand-Building for Beginners
4-Week Pottery Course | Mondays 10am – 1pm
Dates: 1 September – 22 September 2025
Location: Federal Village, Byron Hinterland
Explore Clay. Create Freely. All Levels Welcome.
Whether you're completely new to clay or looking to build confidence with hand-building techniques, this 4-week course offers a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the art of working with clay.
You’ll learn the foundations of hand-building — including pinch pots, coiling, and slab building — while creating your own functional and decorative pieces like bowls, plates, and vases. Along the way, you’ll also explore surface decoration, experiment with texture, and finish your pieces with beautiful glaze options.
What You’ll Learn:
- Introduction to clay types + pinch pot project
- Using studio tools + slab-building techniques
- Trimming & refining + coiling project
- Personal major project — design and build your own piece
- Glazing your work
What’s Included
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10kg of clay + use of studio tools
(Extra clay available to purchase — you’re encouraged to begin building your own toolkit!) - Use of studio equipment & aprons
- Expert instruction & support throughout
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First firing included
We’ll bisque fire your pieces in our studio kiln. -
Glaze firing charged separately
Glaze firings are calculated at $15 per kilo, payable upon collection of your finished work.
Experience Level
No experience required — this course is perfect for beginners and open to all skill levels.
By the end of the course, you’ll take home a collection of handmade ceramic pieces and a solid foundation in hand-building, plus the confidence to keep exploring this beautifully grounding art form.
What to Bring
- Comfy clothes you don’t mind getting messy
- Closed-toe shoes (essential for safety)
- An apron (or borrow one of ours)
- A notebook to track your clay journey
- Herbal tea and rainwater are provided — help yourself and enjoy!
Pro tip: Short nails make working with clay much easier.
After You Enrol
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with:
- Class dates and times
- Venue address
- What to bring
This email will also serve as your receipt.
Terms & Conditions
Please note: our classes are small, same time, same day for 4 weeks. Unfortunately, we can’t offer refunds if you’re unable to attend. If you miss a class, we’ll do our best to offer a make-up session — subject to availability.
Ready to Join Us?
Slow down.
Sink your hands into clay.
Create, play, connect.
Let’s make some magic with clay.