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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Join this clay textures intensive masterclass in Melbourne!
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- A minimum of six people required for workshop to go ahead. Class will be cancelled and students transferred to a new date if numbers not received.
- Your safety is our priority. We are committed to the health and safety of the community and will follow government advice at all times to keep everyone safe. The studio has two medical-grade air purifiers, InovaAir DV20, designed for use in clinical environments, primarily for the removal of aerosol-based viral and bacterial contaminants.
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Upcoming dates for Hand Building Masterclass: Experiment with Texture
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 5 Nov 2026, 3:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
1 upcoming date between 16 Jan 2027 and 16 Jan 2027.
- Sat 16 Jan 2027, 9:30am-1pm
What you'll get
- Experiment with a range of texture techniques and mark-making tools
- Create forms on the wheel to explore surface possibilities
- Learn Sarah's approach to sodium silicate and its distinctive crackled effects
- Use the wheel to throw and alter forms, using textured ribs.
- Shape, stretch, and manipulate vessels to enhance texture and movement
- You will leave with new skills, fresh ideas and one-of-a-kind textured forms shaped through movement and exploration.
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Knowledge required
This is for students with some clay experience who are ready to experiment, take risks and expand their surface techniques.
What to bring
- An apron and towel
- Wear clothes that can get dirty – this class is hands-on.
- Closed shoes are essential.
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Your teacher
Welcome to Sarah Schembri Ceramics, a warm and welcoming pottery studio in the heart of Fitzroy, Melbourne.I discovered pottery in 2002 while working in the corporate world and quickly fell in love with the satisfaction and calm of working with clay.Today, I’m joined by a wonderful team of experienced pottery tutors who share my passion for teaching and creating an inclusive, supportive studio community. From beginner wheel throwing and hand building to six and eight-week courses, our classes are designed for all experience levels and encourage you to slow down and enjoy the process of making something by hand.We love bringing people together for private workshops, including corporate team-building events, birthdays, hens parties and celebrations.Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time, developing your skills or simply looking for a fun and creative experience with friends or workmates, you’ll find expert guidance, plenty of encouragement and a relaxed atmosphere at our Fitzroy studio.We look forward to welcoming you into our studio!
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