Bettina Stevanovic, pottery teacher

Bettina Stevanovic
Wheelfulness

Wheelfulness

location_on North Willoughby, Sydney

local_activity classes: Wheel ThrowingClay Sculpture and Hand BuildingCeramic Painting and GlazingPottery

5.0 (189)

Bettina offers mindful pottery wheel classes in small groups with no more than 4 students per class, ensuring that each participant receives individual attention and personalized guidance. Building on her background in psychology, her ‘Wheelfulness’ approach goes beyond teaching fundamental skills and incorporates mindfulness to enhance focus and stillness at the spinning wheel.

Besides her passion for pottery, Bettina has been an a professional educator in academia for over 20 years within the fields of cognitive and educational psychology. Her journey with the pottery wheel started as a hobby in 2015 when she discovered that the tactile sensation of clay and the rhythmic movement of the wheel had a soothing effect on her overactive mind. Since then, she has been refining and developing the Wheelfulness approach as a therapeutic modality of working with clay at the pottery wheel. To further her expertise in this area, she is currently pursuing a Certificate in Sensorymotor Art and Clay Field Therapies.






Classes


Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness

4.9 (61)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $105 - $150

Freeform Clay Hand Building Class - Private

4.9 (12)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 6

label $85 - $125

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Moss Planter

5.0 (10)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $105 - $150

Pottery Wheel Class: Make and Paint Ceramic Plates

5.0 (27)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $105 - $150

Wheel Throwing Class: Pottery Wheel Trial

5.0 (3)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $50 - $90

Pottery Wheel and Sculpting Class

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $105 - $150

Mindful Pottery Wheel Course for Beginners

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $225 - $270

Teen Pottery Wheel Holiday Class

5.0 (14)

Adults & 12+ years

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $75 - $150

Private Pottery Wheel Throwing Class Groups

5.0 (3)

date_range Your choice of time

location_on North Willoughby

4 to 7

label $85 - $105

Pottery Wheel Class: Make Your Own Succulent Planter

5.0 (2)

date_range Contact for details

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $105 - $150

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids

5.0 (57)

7 to 12 years

date_range Contact for details

location_on North Willoughby

1 to 4

label $85






Reviews

(189)


Merna Haroun Feb 2024


We booked this experience for my sister's thirteenth birthday. There were five of us with ages ranging 13-28 and we all really enjoyed it. Bettina was so organised, helpful and a great communicator. We all left this experience feeling inspired as Bettina guided us to create the pieces with full autonomy. All materials were provided and the s was big enough to fit us all. We will be back in three weeks to pick up our pieces ◡̈

Elizabeth Kelly Jan 2024


Bettina kindly organised a private class for myself, my son aged 9 and daughter aged 3 as we wanted to experience learning ceramics together as a family. This is something we really appreciated as it’s not offered elsewhere. We loved being able to work with the wheel together and Bettina helped each of us to learn as we were all at different skill levels as well as ages.

Pottery class review by Elizabeth Kelly - Sydney

Elizabeth Kelly Jan 2024


This is a small studio space so with a small class each student was able to learn a lot from the teacher. Bettina also allows each student to explore the subject with their own creative approach which is important. A very wam and inviting class to participate in.

Miranda Carter Jan 2024


Exactly what I’d been hoping for! Bettina is a patient, insightful and generous teacher, and her studio is such a lovely space to be in. I’m hooked!

Sophie Lewis Jan 2024


I had a very enjoyable time learning the basics of pottery. Very clear instruction and venue was lovely. Bettina is a patient and clear teacher I had a great experience

Lonni Aylett Jan 2024


Bettina was a lovely and patient teacher. My kids really enjoyed the class and look forward to doing more classes in future.

Emma Cui Jan 2024


I took my daughter for a class and she really enjoyed it. She made a beautiful sea turtle pot. The teacher was very nice and helpful. I want to come back with my family to sculpt some more!

Aria Richardson Jan 2024


A wonderful class that allows children to explore their own creativity whilst also learning some cool techniques. My daughter talked about it all the way home in the car. Highly recommend.

Joanne Froio Dec 2023


We had a wonderful experience with Bettina, I bought this as a Christmas gift for my family and we loved it. Bettina gave us the option to change our designs and ad colour using the spinning wheel. It was a great way to spend time with my husband and daughters and highly recommended it.

Han Chew Dec 2023


I booked a family session with Bettina and we had a great time. It was the first time for the family. We learnt the basics of clay and using the wheel throwing. A very different experience for the family and who knows may trigger interest to continue this form of art.

Kim Hartley Dec 2023


This was our second time at Wheelfulness. Both times we have thoroughly enjoyed the class. The teacher was very helpful and informative. We also found the classes to be very therapeutic and highly recommend them :)

Sonia Audoly Dec 2023


We loved Bettina’s class.
Second time we experienced the fun workshop. We had the most fabulous time with the full family playing on the wheel. Bettina is both patience and professional.
Super recommended.

Jacinta Kearney Dec 2023


I hi9hly recommend this class! I took my nieces who really enjoyed using the wheel and they created a gorgeous turtle bowl. Bettina is a wonderful teacher and I'm going to book in for an adult class soon.

Christine Lee Dec 2023


We would recommend Bettina to anyone seeking to learn about pottery-making. Bettina is a great teacher - patient and knows how to help novices learn techniques. Her studio & equipment are very clean, you can tell Bettina takes pride is creating an environment that is conducive for learning. Even though it was one of the hottest day (43 degrees) and there was no air-conditioning, the studio was cool, we were not uncomfortable at all.

Marie Dec 2023


Really enjoyable, teacher is lovely, workshop had nice atmosphere. It was my first time doing anything creative with clay. It was a great class to take for beginner like me.

Sisca Hermanus Dec 2023


Had fun and Bettina was very informative and instructive throughout the class. Really enjoyed it!

Pottery class review by Sisca Hermanus - Sydney

Chi Chan Nov 2023


Fantastic private class for a special occasion. Bettina was a great teacher and customised the class because we were the only 2 students there.

Isobel Lerpiniere Sep 2023


Bettina was a lovely host and a great instructor. The class was so relaxing and the fina product was gorgeous.

Mustafa Acar Jul 2023


Relaxed environment, friendly and supportive teacher, a lot of fun. Makes a great bday present

Amina Crooks Jul 2023


Very easy instructions and steps to make the clay. Super fun for the kids to do.

Molly Standen Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This class was absolutely awesome. Lots of fun! Excellent teacher and great size class. We learnt some great skills and foundations.

Rachel Jeffrey Jul 2023


We had so much fun making our pottery items in Bettina's studio.
Bettina was such a lovely teacher, very helpful, and instructive. She was well prepared, her equipment was in good condition and easy to operate.
I will be recommending her classes to my friends!

Pottery class review by Rachel Jeffrey - Sydney

Maria Kotsiaris Jul 2023


This class was beautiful. Small number of children with a caring knowledgeable teacher. The space was wonderful for school age children to learn about clay and using the wheel. Great for parking.

Rory Allen Jul 2023


A beautiful class, a wonderful and attentive teacher and overall a lovely school holiday morning!

Kirsty Aitken Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Very enjoyable class, Bettina is a skilled potter and she takes the time to teach her techniques so that everyone can create something they like.

Mark Walker Jun 2023


What a terrific morning we enjoyed under the expert tutoring of Bettina learning about - and how to use - the pottery wheel, clay and our hands to craft wonderful pots that we will use to grow plants in.
Bettina is not only very knowledgeable but also has incredible patience to be able to watch me ruin a perfectly good bal of clay No, really, it was a delightful way to learn how to make a piece that will be a centrepiece for discussion well into the future. . .
Highly recommend this experience to anyone that has a free morning to learn a complete new skill.

Emily Macmahon Apr 2023


My daughter absolutely loved your class! The space was bright and clean. The teacher was so warm and knowledgeable and had great techniques to teach littlies how to use the wheel. Small class was good too. Thank you so much! We will definitely book again! Emily

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Emily Macmahon - Sydney

Kira O'Keefe Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Was our first time working with Clay, and Bettina was an absolute gem!
She provided all tools and information needed for our products to turn out the best possible.
She was very helpful throughout the whole experience and answered every question we had under the sun
I couldn’t recommend her more.
We look forward to picking up our work

Thankyou again

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Moss Planter review by Kira O'Keefe - Sydney

Helen Carruthers Apr 2023


Teacher were great, the girls thoroughly enjoyed their lesson and want to do more another time.

Irene Chan Apr 2023


Wonderful experience for daughter and her bestie. Calming environment where the girls got to create some art work.

Marianthi Karadoukas Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Teacher was very helpful, and explained the steps very simply and well. We had lots of fun doing this, creating and painting our own bowl.
Would highly recommend.

Pottery class review by Marianthi Karadoukas - Sydney

Adrian Renouf Apr 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


The class was great because we had good background music, the teacher provided clear instructions and provided us with the guidance we needed when we needed it. Thank you for the great lesson.

Carol Leung Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It’s first time for my boys who are 10 and 6 years old respectively to have pottery class and they like it very much. Will definitely recommend it to others.

Marise Maechler Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Was such a fun time sharing this experience with friends, everyone with different results. I just wish it had of been longer

Dannie Trinh Mar 2023


What a great experience! Bettina was so lovely, took the time to teach us in a lot of detail what we should do. One of the most therapeutic thing we have ever done. I’m already keen for the next. Thank you, Bettina!

Joshua Knackstredt Feb 2023


Bettina was very knowledgeable and broke down the pottery-making process into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Would definitely recommend!

Catherine Francis Jan 2023


My wife and I had a wonderful session with Bettina embracing and learning the art of using the pottery wheel and making our own unique pots/bowls. The studio was very easy to find and there was street parking available. Bettina was lovely, welcoming, friendly and patient when it came to our questions and teaching us all the steps to shape the clay on the pottery wheel. We both really enjoyed the workshop and left wanting more!
The studio also has a glass cabinets with some gifts that you can purchase for all ages; very cute gnomes, mushroom houses for the garden or kids play room. Just beautiful! We will be back with our kids in tow as Bettina offers workshops over the school holidays for kids 7-12 and even for teenagers too. Thank you Bettina!

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Catherine Francis - Sydney

Andrea Lam Jan 2023


Our lovely Bettina is so professional and attentive to children. Amazed by all the materials and wheeling preparations, she made my daughter’s 8th bday celebration so special together with her close friends.

Very cozy and private!

We just loved the environment and the teaching was so caring which made every girl endlessly wanting to enjoy their pottery wheeling session!

Highly recommended for any older kids and younger kids wanting a more privatized space and care from Bettina for their bday celebration or classes

My daughter will definitely come back for future classes :)

Lai Leow Jan 2023


My son (10 y/o) and daughter (8 y/0) both enjoyed this activity. They can't wait to pick up their bowls soon. Many thanks for making this a fun experience for them!

Yan Xiao Jan 2023


My son really enjoyed the class and can't wait to go back for more. Bettina is lovely!

Lee Linden Jan 2023


The kids had a great time and are looking forward for next time! Great experience!

Holly Langdon Jan 2023


Bettina has a beautiful studio and our children really enjoyed their pottery class. We are all looking forward to picking up their masterpieces in a couple of weeks! Would definitely recommend. :)

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Holly Langdon - Sydney

Sharyn Kaapro Jan 2023

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Moss planter class was wonderful, instruction and pace was just right for a relaxing morning well spent creating a truely original piece.

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Moss Planter review by Sharyn Kaapro - Sydney

Melanie Barrington Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Bettina was a very friendly and engaging teacher.
The children had a fantastic time getting to create their own trinket trays, and were especially excited that they were able to use the pottery wheel by themselves.
The class was small which was perfect for our kids.

Pottery class review by Melanie Barrington - Sydney

Laura Lanfranconi Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Beautiful studio. Bettina is a lovely and patient teacher. My daughters had a lot of fun.

Ben Puyenbroek Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Bettina was a lovely and patient teacher with great facilities, the small class size was perfect for new starters so questions are quickly and efficiently addressed, had a wonderful time and will definitely look to do some of her other classes

Chantall Rossouw Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The girls loved it the girls had a wonderful time and the teacher was great.
Thank you.

Teen Pottery Wheel Holiday Class review by Chantall Rossouw - Sydney

Pattada Immark Nov 2022


I had a great experience for my first time free hand pottery. Lovely gallery/workshop. Ballina is a good teacher.

Kirsty Towner Nov 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thoroughly enjoyed our pottery class. Bettina is a wonderful teacher and she is great at demonstrating and teaching us how to create our clay pots . Thoroughly enjoyable and would definitely recommend this class

Ned Lewis Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Absolutely incredible experience. The teacher was very helpful and supportive. Highly recommend to anyone, especially for beginners.

Vanessa Jackson Oct 2022


Such a wonderful class. Bettina was so patient and helpful, and gives very clear directions. She's also very encouraging. I thoroughly enjoyed the class

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Vanessa Jackson - Sydney

Amy Holland Oct 2022


We had a great experience with Bettina today doing the moss planter class. She was very patient and good at explaining all the different steps and techniques. We were very happy with out finished results and very excited to come and pick them up in a few weeks! Such a wonderful experience, would highly recommend!

Amanda Wong Oct 2022


Amazing ! My daughter enjoyed the class so much she can’t wait to go again!

Martina Miu Oct 2022


My daughter enjoyed the class very much because there’s not many places offer spinning wheels experience for children. The teacher and her assistant were nice and very helpful. She got to use the spinning wheel and try out hand sculpting.

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Martina Miu - Sydney

Kirsty Towner Oct 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Enjoyed learning to use the pottery wheel - the teacher was very helpful and good at explanations and steps in creating a clay bowl on the wheel . A very good class and would recommend this

Sherean Najdi Oct 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This was our second class and my daughter absolutely loved it The class is very well organised and made her feel happy that she accomplished making something special.

Pottery class review by Sherean Najdi - Sydney

Gillian Taylor Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Bettina was great and gave really good instructions. The room was light and a lovely space for our group. The quality of the class was excellent. All in all a great experience.

Julia Cheung Oct 2022


It was my daughter’s first pottery experience and she loved it! I highly recommend

Susan Ho Oct 2022


Enjoyable and fun lesson. Teacher Bettina is very patient with us. The kids love the experience.

Kim Yap Sep 2022


Betina, is patient and attentive to each kid. She held a private lesson for my son’s birthday on a Sunday. Location was great for me and there are plenty of street parking. All the kids had fun and a great experience.

Pottery class review by Kim Yap - Sydney

Isabella Christen Sep 2022


The plate making class was very fun, everything was carefully and well explained and we had plenty of time to practice and get things right before working with the clay. The plates turned out really nice, overall a great experience :)

Pottery Wheel Class: Make and Paint Ceramic Plates review by Isabella Christen - Sydney

Kate Rodick Aug 2022


Fun, interactive and informative class learning the basics to pottery in a comfortable learning environment.

Miriam Levy Aug 2022


Such a great weekend activity with my daughter. We loved the creativity and we stood a chance at making something lovely on our first time with the patient guidance of such a really great teacher.

Michelle Ball Jul 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended


Really great experience for our family. Bettina is so lovely. Would highly recommend. We will be back!

Naomi Cain Jul 2022


The teacher was great! She was nice and very good at teaching! She explained everything slowly and thoroughly so we could understand well. It was also just fun hanging around her. We had a blast listening to music, sharing stories and making clay mugs

Darren Halse Jul 2022


Great class thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be booking other classes with bettina without a doubt

Vanitha Thayaparan Jul 2022


We had a fantastic time taking our pottery wheel class. Bettina was very patient and helpful and provided us with a very well planned and fun class. We had lots of fun experimenting with shapes and colours. We look forward to returning and taking some of Bettina’s other classes!

Tina Tran Jul 2022


Was an fun and enjoyable class, the teachers instructions were clear and attended to each student. Highly recommended class

Kristina Thomas Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Such a beautiful small and calm setting with some great skills to be learnt. My girls had fun with the pottery wheel and designing their fairy dishes

Karen Kui Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My girls loved the pottery wheel.
Bettina and Luka were very helpful and patience. They loved the class so much. Can't wait to get the final product.

Mehak Sarani Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Best class ever! My daughter loved this class. The teacher was so professional and kind. Highly recommended

Phyllis Fung Jul 2022


there is a very nice place , clean and convenience .
teachers are nice and my kid had a lot of fun.

Sherean Najdi Jul 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


My daughter came out beaming with joy just saying how fun and interactive the class was. Teaching staff were very supportive and amazing!

Sienna Kuo Jul 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


2nd time attending the workshop & had as much fun as the first! Thank you Bettina!

Kristie Gray Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A fun, creative morning and Bettina was so lovely. Great school holiday activity. Highly recommended!

Harrison Schaefer Jul 2022


Harrison has always enjoyed creating art mostly painting, so the opportunity to do pottery was new and exciting. He loved the Pottery experience, from discovering the wheel to shaping and painting his own designs. Bettina and her assistant were so patient and kind. He would love to attend more pottery classes!

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Harrison Schaefer - Sydney

Jennifer Muscat Jul 2022


A great sunny or rainy day holiday activity. Both enjoyed their first pottery experience especially working on the pottery wheel. The small class size and calming venue made for a cosy and fun experience. Thank you Bettina and to your two assistants also.

Monica Zhao Jul 2022


Such great experience for my 7 year old daughter who always wanted to try pottery. Bettina was very friendly and helpful, venue is clean and inviting. The project (a bowl) is a great choice for the age group. Overall I’m very happy with it and will recommend to everyone!

Pottery class review by Monica Zhao - Sydney

Geraldine Reynolds Jun 2022


My daughter and I had loads of fun. Bettina was great with both of us. I was initially a little hesitant and with some guidance from Bettina turns out I was pretty ok with what needed to be done.

We are both very happy with our creations. Great idea for a Mum & Daughter occasion and the chance to use those parent vouchers, was a bonus!

Kathy Tran Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My daughter and I had a fantastic session learning how to make ceramic toadstools together. Betting is a very attentive and thoughtful teacher who gave us step by step instructions on the wheel.
Thank you Bettina for a very relaxing and fun morning.

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Moss Planter review by Kathy Tran - Sydney

Dylan Jun 2022


Bettina was a great teacher and super welcoming! The studio was super cute and I got to learn wheel throwing which I've always been intrigued by. I can't wait to receive our planters and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone!

Rez Cabala Jun 2022

21 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


I suprised my partner with this class for a date night and it couldnt have been a more perfect experience.

From the moment we arrived we felt welcome in her lovely studio. Bettina is a skilled and thoughtful teacher guiding us through techniques, helping out and inspiring us with playful ideas.

I cant recommend this class enough! We have two adorable moss planters, learned a new skill, and had a great time!

Pottery class review by Rez Cabala - Sydney

Jacinta Chang Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A fantastic and personal private lesson for the three of us. A beautiful and homey studio, couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Would definitely recommend as a gift or experience to learn something new. Thanks, Bettina!

Alexandra Patterson May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This was a perfect class to do with a small group of varying abilities - we had a range from an experienced grandmother to teenagers who were nervous about whether they could make something good. Bettina was welcoming and has a nice studio not far from Chatswood. The class allowed you to have an introduction to the pottery wheel without getting to technical or too messy. Everyone got the chance to practice and then make something unique and beautiful, Bettina helped each one of us depending on what we needed. Looking forward to seeing the plates in a couple of weeks!

Pottery Wheel Class: Make and Paint Ceramic Plates review by Alexandra Patterson - Sydney

Andrea John May 2022


Purchased this class as a birthday present for my friend. We both loved the class itself- learning techniques from Bettina and getting creative with shapes and colours. Bettina is patient, friendly and a great teacher. Bettina’s studio is clean, peaceful and was well prepared. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to have a fun and simple pottery class!

Pottery class review by Andrea John - Sydney

Prithi Murthy May 2022


My friends and I came in to make a moss planter and had so much fun! Bettina was amazing!

Pottery class review by Prithi Murthy - Sydney

Lila Roque Apr 2022


My kids (10 and 7) had never taken a pottery class before. They both loved the session and are keen to do more! I was really impressed with the variety of techniques that the kids got to try out in this class and they are super-proud of what they were able to make under Bettina (and her assistant's) guidance. The venue was comfortable and welcoming and the small group size was really nice. Thanks for a great morning and a real highlight of the holidays!

Yin Lin Apr 2022


My 2 boys love to do it. It’s pretty much a nice experience during the school holiday, highly recommend!

Kate Gogolewski Apr 2022


Really wonderful easygoing and helpful teacher. Intuitively knew when we needed help without us asking. We made Totoro and a friend and with her help they were adorable!

Sienna Kuo Apr 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Sienna had a great time trying the pottery wheel today. She can’t wait to collect her final product and go back for another session! Thank you Bettina.

Beatrice Gill-Greiss Apr 2022


The class was amazing, we had so much fun creating our pottery with Bettina. We will cherish our trinket bowls. Thanks Bettina

Anneliese Sierra Mar 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This workshop was so much fun! The studio had such a nice vibe, the teacher was so patient and had such a lovely voice! Loved how she taught us step by step practical tips. First time trying pottery and enjoyed it so much

Skye Potesta Mar 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We loved getting our hands dirty and Bettina was a great teacher - would definitely do more classes with her:)

Rachael Moir Mar 2022


Lovely experience So relaxing and therapeutic. We will be back for kids and adults.
Highly recommend.

Kim Soo Mar 2022


First time pottery and was so calming and lovely. Bettina was really accommodating and helpful the whole time. Recommended!

Nishwa Khalil Mar 2022


Bettina was great! Very talented and welcoming We took a private class with her and found it to be very cathartic. We will definitely rebook another session/class with her.

Pottery class review by Nishwa Khalil - Sydney

Ashley Ruscoe Feb 2022


The teacher was so lively and explained everything really well. The house was also really cute and relaxing. Would definitely recommend this class :)

Vanessa McGlynn Feb 2022


This was an excellent class - I learnt so much about pottery and succulents in a welcoming and lovely environment. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in giving pottery a go.

Andrew Nguyen Feb 2022


My partner and I had an amazing time with Bettina at the Pottery Wheel Workshop. She walked us through on how to use the pottery wheel and her instructions were very clear when teaching us new techniques. Looking forward to seeing the final product when it's ready!

Sabine was very knowledgeable and provided very in-depth advice on how to look after succulents. She gave us a very beautiful selection of succulents which we were able to take home with us. We absolutely cannot wait to plant the succulents in the planter that we made!

John Nicole Feb 2022


Bettina was absolutely brilliant. Instructions were clear, venue was spacey and clean. She was well prepared. Would recommend this for great fun activity

Sarah Lee Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We had a great time with Bettina in this workshop. We learnt about controlling the pottery wheel, and basic techniques for pottery. All the materials were provided and she took us through step by step to create our final masterpiece. So happy with this class and looking forward to seeing the final product when it is ready.

Ruby Douglas Jan 2022


Bettina was a great teacher with creative ways to demonstrate and teach the art of making ceramic plates on a pottery wheel. Her studio was lovely too, would definitely come back.

Deanna Constable Jan 2022


As first time potters my daughter (16) and I just loved this class. Bettina was patient and her instructions were clear and thoughtful. Plenty of time to practice and the clay and wheel were high quality. We’ll be back.

Pottery class review by Deanna Constable - Sydney

Jo Wang Jan 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Today it was my daughter’s second class this school holiday. She enjoyed making her pots and working with the pottery wheel. We collected the Totoro pot she made last class, which was awesome. She can’t wait to seeing her turtle she made today in two weeks time . Bettina is a wonderful teacher. My daughter says she wants to go again.

Pottery class review by Jo Wang - Sydney

Joe Thompson Jan 2022


Bettina was lovely. She’d thought about the best way to communicate all of the necessary information but still left time for self-exploration.

Isaac Moranda-Tannock Jan 2022


Isaac came home very excited. He told me how he made his turtle & he said Bettina showed him what to do. He said he can’t wait to pick it up in 2 weeks time.

Tammy Louie Jan 2022


Child really enjoyed the class. Teachers were friendly and helpful and the class was the right size

Sep Willoughby Jan 2022


easy street parking in a house, set up as a delightful studio -neat and tidy with lots of room. we had a party of 3 for the pottery wheel holiday classme, son 20 and my daughter 17 to celebrate her birthday. bettina was lovely and patient and was obviously passionate as very knowledgeable and informative! we had a great fun time together as a family and we enjoyed trying to make our pots look remotely similar to bettinas!

Ebony O'Hagan Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Our teacher was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, helpful and guided us step by step as well as allowing creative fun time. Perfect beginners pottery class for adults and teens alike. Highly recommend!

Teen Pottery Wheel Holiday Class review by Ebony O'Hagan - Sydney

Stephanie Saulnier Jan 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


All the kids loved the class. Bettina is a great instructor and really patient with the kids. I want to do a class now. Would highly recommend.

Diane Stuart Jan 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Absolutely brilliant thanks you so much Bettina you really made our granddaughters class so much fun and they are looking forward to picking up their works of art.
Would highly recommend this class

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Diane Stuart - Sydney

Michael Trampe Dec 2021


Thank you Bettina for showing us the craft of pottery today - we had a ball as a family and look forward to picking up our finished art work. ;)

Rachel Rowntree Dec 2021


Great pottery lesson with Bettina. Very patient and gentle manner….great for all ages highly recommend

Isla Harper Dec 2021


Great venue, friendly and welcoming teachers. Great class size. Perfect length of time too. Excellent value! Very pleased

Araya Boonmeephiphit Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The teacher is very kind and cares about the students, my daughter likes it very much, the space is clean and the atmosphere is friendly, it is a quality teaching, everything is very good.Thank you we will back to you

Shelley Paget Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really enjoyable class thank you! My daughter had a great time and it was all well organised.

Samantha Lang Dec 2021


Wonderful experience. Bettina is an excellent instructor - generous, patient and engaged. The studio is serene and simple. We really appreciated this class.

Edaward+sophia Dec 2021


Such a great experience! A nice afternoon together wirh my teenage kids guided by wonderful and patient Bettina. A lot of fun, highly recommended. ⭐️

Estella Pounder Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I booked a private lesson and Bettina was fantastic! I’ve always loved working with clay - but never learned wheel throwing. Bettina was able to teach me the basics and I had a great time learning a new skill. She encouraged me to be creative and experiment with the second bowl I got to make which I appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful experience! 5/5 stars!

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Estella Pounder - Sydney

Mohammad Mohaghegh Dec 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Bettina was an amazing teacher, so lovely and helpful and it was an amazing, close feeling class!

Pottery class review by Mohammad Mohaghegh - Sydney

Joanna Lee Dec 2021


I booked the teen pottery wheel class for my daughter’s birthday, and the girls loved it! Bettina was well organised, attentive and patient. She was more than happy to accommodate each person’s requests. Thank you Bettina for making making my daughter’s birthday so memorable!

Catherine Lee Dec 2021

22 ClassBento workshops attended • 23 reviews


Such a different style of pottery wheel work
Easy and relaxing to do with a beautiful functional plate made at the end.
A beautiful studio where you felt relaxed and ready to work.
A great teacher who took the time to help us all
Awesome being a small class

Pottery class review by Catherine Lee - Sydney

John Nguyen Nov 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Thank you for a wonderful experience! Our pottery lesson was taught to us with lots of guidance whilst still allowing for space to explore our own creative side! Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend for all levels of potters!

Ashleigh Hamilton Jun 2021


Bettina was lovely and the place has a great feel and very cute set up with the wheels Kids loved it

Rebecca Illes Jun 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class to do a beginners pottery lesson. Bettina was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend.

Rahima Rajwani Jun 2021


It was my absolute first attempt and Bettina was amazing very thorough and patient. The venue was cozy with a small group for 4 so we got hands on guidance. All materials were provided. I made 3 items and found it incredibly therapeutic. Felt like a kind of meditation. Definitely found a new hobby that I will keep up.

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Rahima Rajwani - Sydney

Fiona Phung Jun 2021


We had a fun time making our little pots. Bettina was a good, friendly teacher. It was nice meeting other pottery newcomers and playing with clay. Two hours is just the right amount of time to learn and create without getting too tired. Look forward to going again :)

Hillie McPhee May 2021


The class was great, the teacher was really easy to understand and very patient. We had a lovely time

Marcelina Brodka May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Today I had a fantastic time with Bettina on my Private Lesson. We created a beautiful & unique vase from the scratch! Bettina has an amazing creative mind, explains carefully how to approach a project step by step & gets excited with you when it turns out to be a masterpiece ;) I would highly recommend everyone who would like to spend some creative time with a real professional

Freeform Clay Hand Building Class - Private review by Marcelina Brodka - Sydney

Claudette Moit Apr 2021


My niece and I had the best time. Bettina was great-extremely patient, helpful and very accommodating. My niece was totally immersed in the process and it was wonderful to have the private class, just the two of us. Will definitely be back.

Hoan Ly Apr 2021


Location was easy to find. Kids really enjoyed the lesson and they made a plate and Easter themed bunny - great for just 2 hours! Help was provided when needed.

Benita Manesh Apr 2021


The teacher was amazing and we loved the way that it wasn't crowded and Bettina had enough time to spend with us.

Alison Grant Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Thank you so much Bettina for a wonderful pottery class for my daughter and her friend. They had a lovely time and loved learning how to use the pottery wheel. Highly recommend.

Chris Jourdain Mar 2021


Very enjoyable. With great learnings for beginners.
Friendly class and atmosphere
Bettina was a great help for the whole class

Trang Mar 2021


The class was so fun! Had a great day with my friends. Bettina is very patient and friendly. Testing the pottery wheel on paper first was a great way to teach us beginners before creating our masterpiece!

Nicole Psalidas Mar 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


What a fabulous experience! I organised this for myself and 3 of my friends and we all really enjoyed it. A very well thought out class, the activity at the beginning gave a great understanding into what techniques we were going to learn.
Bettina was very helpful and knowlegable. It has encouraged us to do more learning into pottery and we were all really impressed with what we could achieve!
Afterwards at lunch we couldn't stop talking about how much fun we had.

Pottery Wheel Class: Make and Paint Ceramic Plates review by Nicole Psalidas - Sydney

David Spear Mar 2021


This booking was a birthday gift when I could not think of anything else to get and I was looking forward to it for many months, but only as something small and low key. Bettina was a charming, knowledgeable, patient but directive teacher. She is highly successful because she is passionate, but also keeps group sizes small and personal. We were all successful in turning out two items, so clearly the teaching was good quality!

Pottery class review by David Spear  - Sydney

Luke Delaney Mar 2021


Class was amazing and a great way for intro to the pottery wheel

Coming back to do more

Pottery class review by Luke Delaney - Sydney

Saarangi Grero Mar 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Bettina was so helpful, she let me try a different design on the plate. Will definitely be back!

Pottery Wheel Class: Make and Paint Ceramic Plates review by Saarangi Grero - Sydney

Tom Snell Mar 2021


Teacher and location was good just think we need a bit more talking us through the steps

Fletcher Moten Feb 2021


The teacher was so friendly and kind and made us feel at home. The class was a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone looking for some fun to do

Lucy Armstrong Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great personalised class in a lovely space. Bettina is super passionate about her craft and full of information and gentle guidance

Heshani Silva Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We organised this as a surprise bday experience for a friend, and we had a great experience. Bettina was a lovely instructor with a homely studio. As we were all newbies it was nice to be taught the basics and then encouraged to seek our own inspiration rather than be given a set idea.

The only thing we would change is to have more time, there were a few last minute touches we would have loved to make to our designs and 30 minutes extra would have allowed us to finalise things :) We would definitely be doing this again.

Pottery class review by Heshani Silva - Sydney

Carol Lin Feb 2021


My daughter enjoyed the class very much!
She can't wait to see her final products in 2 weeks time.

Leon Liao Jan 2021


Was a great session and very relaxing. Would recommend for any couples looking for something new to do !

Pottery class review by Leon Liao - Sydney

Jason Zabakly Jan 2021


Bettina was warm and informative. She was more than helpful and could read the room very well. Her venue is rather qaint and cute. She taught us very well how to make these cute plates. Would love to make them again, maybe to make a set. I would heavily recommend. This class was very calming. We did it as a birthday activity and it was so so cute! Cant wait to see our plates.

Winnie Chan Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We had a private class 4 teens and they were so happy with their experience. The place was clean. Bettina was very accommodating. They are looking forward to their next class!

Pottery class review by Winnie Chan - Sydney

Jennise McLeod Nov 2020


Bettina is such a lovely teacher, very informative, clear with instructions and tutorial along the way to help us understand the taming of the clay!
Loved learning something new in a peaceful creative environment.

Thanks Bettina for a great day out with my best friend.

Keat Nov 2020


Excellent experience, our teacher was knowledgeable and patient with us and the facility was nice and clean. Pottery using a wheel was certainly harder than it looks but a fun experience, good to have with colleagues, friends or family.

Winnie Chan Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Bettina was a great and attentive teacher. We were inexperienced and her instructions were very clear. The venue was very clean and COVID safe. We were able to get a private class with 4 people and we had a very positive, relaxing and fun experience. Definitely will try to book another class again!

David Heffer Nov 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really enjoyed making and decorating the plates, and learning about the techniques. A great way to spend an hour

Cynthia Wu Nov 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Thank you Bettina for the workshop.
Me and my girl really enjoyed it :)

Cynthia and Yoyo

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Cynthia Wu - Sydney

Michelle Fortescue Nov 2020


Had an amazing time with Bettina! She was friendly, welcoming and a great teacher. Would recommend

Dominic Swampillai Nov 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended


Took a private class which was very well set up! The teacher was enthusiastic and informative which made for a pleasant experience. Definitely coming back for more!

Renee Summers Oct 2020


Bettina is a patient and kind host and teacher. She encourages the mindfulness elements of creative expression.

Emily Oct 2020


Thank you Bettina I had fun with my mum and want to do more pottery classes

Aurelia Curmi Oct 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Bettina was lovely she was a great help with my daughter and we both had a lot of fun and enjoyed our mother daughter time.
I highly recommend this class and definitely will be booking again.

Mei Gan Oct 2020


Thanks Bettina for such a lovely, fun and relaxing morning - it was a great start to the Hen's Do! Bettina is a great instructor, very clear and with a small class she was able to observe us and gave us individual pointers as well. Would highly recommend!

Emma Landre Oct 2020


Class was a lot of fun and teacher very knowledgeable and patient. We enjoyed it very much and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn pottery skills

Mandy Saad Oct 2020


Bettina was great, knowledgeable and very helpful. We quite enjoyed our private session. It was our first time to learn about the pottery wheel, but definitely won’t be the last. Bettina had the materials that allowed us to creat couple of beautiful pieces and she ensured that we make lovely pieces which we can keep forever. I loved the experience very much & definitely will be back. Thank you Bettina ♥️

David Duong Oct 2020


I had fun experiencing pottery with my friend being taught by Mrs Bettina. She is a well mannered lady who converse eloquently, in a way that she help me understand the foundation of how to properly form a clay pot. Bettina has a lovely expressive passion for pottery.

I recommend this to anyone that like something nice.

Stephen Brown Oct 2020


An enjoyable, informative afternoon :) Bettina provides a fun and educational introduction to working with clay.

Eva Ward Oct 2020


Fabulous morning with a wonderful teacher. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back next holidays

Christina Cho Oct 2020


The class was so fun and Bettina was really knowledgeable. I would really recommend for all ages!

Karina Ascencio Oct 2020


Nice and sunny well lit venue, very organised space, friendly and patient teacher. Very helpful with kids and accomodating to their needs. Very informative and the whole process was known of what was involved. A little pricey but worth the experience.

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Karina Ascencio - Sydney

Sarah Ohearn Oct 2020


Teacher very experienced, she really encouraged my son. He is inspired to do more!
So nice for him to want to do something off screen.

Savita Sasihithlu Oct 2020


The kids loved it. I am keen to take a class for adults too. Bettina was lovely and patient. The kids instantly were in their comfort zone.

Ruby Turnbull Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I really enjoyed the class and Bettina was great. I want to keep doing pottery now. Thank you! Highly recommended

Alissa Smits Oct 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Lovely creative space, great for small groups in the heart of Willoughby. Bettina and her team were wonderful teachers for our kids (10yrs), they were very welcoming, energetic, engaged with the kids and presented a well structured use of the 2 hours that kept them busy and constantly creating. Recommended for anyone, young and old, looking to give this a try.

Kelly-Anne Petersen Sep 2020


Sienna had a lovely time, venue & teacher great. So accommodating & very helpful from beginning to end

Chandana Narayan Sep 2020


Was really a great experience to have a go at pottery for beginners. Bettina is lovely and patient too.

Joanne Fishlock Sep 2020


This class was so lovely, and really enjoyable. A small group, nice and calm, all genuinely interested, helped by a kind and talented teacher who had a very calm and clear manner of instruction. The small group made for a pleasant environment. The venue was easy to find, with plenty of street parking, and a short walk to cafes for a coffee or bite to eat before or afterwards. Bettina was lovely and very helpful with her advice and guidance. Would definitely recommend.

Suzana Katic Sep 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Betting was very patient and welcoming. A great set up and a small group was the perfect afternoon of creative play. We'll be back!

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Suzana Katic - Sydney

David Christie Aug 2020


It was a great pottery class. Bettina was really knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time

Sagar Sood Aug 2020


Bettina was amazing! Felt very relaxed, with a great workshop. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to learn a new skill.

Gloria Park Aug 2020


The teacher was very informative and flexible.
The venue was at a house, very clean and lots of street parking available nearby.
The class good value and I would recommend to my friends.
I will definitely visit again.

Matthew Hammond Jul 2020


This was so lovely and fun! Thanks Bettina for a great date and interesting creative outlet

Maliha Asher Jul 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I booked a 2 hour class for my 6yo daughter and two of her friends. The girls had a fantastic time! They learnt how to shape clay on the wheel as well as how to shape it with hand.
We made 2 clay pots during the session. Great teacher. We’ll be going back to her for more in the next school holidays.

School Holidays Pottery Class for Kids review by Maliha Asher - Sydney

Stephanie Bailey Jul 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Lovely warm, welcoming teacher in a pretty studio setting. Thoughtfully prepared, age appropriate workshop material.

Stephanie -Wong Jul 2020


My two sons aged 11 and 13 really enjoyed this. Smiles all round. Thanks Bettina

Charlie Houghton Jun 2020


I booked 'Freeform clay hand building class: Clayfulness' as a present for my partner's birthday and we had a wonderful time. Bettina was a lovely and warm person who went above and beyond to put us at ease and give us the best possible experience. We were immediately met with a calming cup of herbal tea. We then had a super time being creative and handling the clay, with Bettina giving us all the time, resources and techniques we needed. Cannot wait to see the final results once out of the kiln. Couldn't recommend highly enough :)

Sophia Lee Jun 2020


Bettina’s workshop was amazing and the place was clean. I loved the relaxed vibe of her class. My bf and I enjoyed learning how to use the pottery wheel for the first time. It was really fun! Would highly recommend

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness review by Sophia Lee - Sydney

Lydia Saputra Jun 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


My partner and I had a fantastic time. Bettina's teaching style is very relaxed. She is very patient and provides a calm atmosphere for learning the basics. The workshop is clean and welcoming. We would recommend this class for anyone looking for something to do with a partner, friends or family.

Karen Jun 2020


Had a lovely session with Bettina. So friendly and welcoming. I had lots of fun!

Pottery class review by Karen - Sydney

Angus Wong Jun 2020


Bettina was very welcoming and kind. The class felt very soothing and was great for us who have no experience in pottery making. The place was clean and tidy. A wonderful date idea and we were given sufficient creative freedom. I would definitely recommend this for anyone at any skill level.

Keenan Hayes Mar 2020


For my first time in a pottery class, the teacher Bettina was very accomodating to my lack of skills and very knowledgeable. She provided everything needed including underglaze paints to add the final touches to your masterpiece. My girlfriend and I will definitely be back

Liz Dalgleish Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Bettina was a wonderful teacher and inspired our creative pottery minds! Would 100% recommend and will def be back

Vincent Pang Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Bettina was very welcoming and friendly. The studio was clean and well laid out with everything provided as described, including decorating tools. After a brief explanation and a few suggestions of what to make, we got stuck in straight away with some core techniques to centre and shape. From here we were allowed to experiment freely, with Bettina offering helpful advice along the way. We had time to create 2-pieces which we are excited to see in a few weeks time! Would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting a fun experience with friends or a unique date idea.

Pottery class review by Vincent Pang - Sydney

Ailsa McLuckie Feb 2020


Had a lovely morning at the wheel. It was very relaxed and had space to play as well as learn.

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