Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

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Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

Heal yourself on the pottery wheel in Melbourne - Adults only workshop

Heer Pottery

4.9 (1,101)

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2 hours

Box Hill South

1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 20 (private) (private classes)

$99 Now $79 (Afterpay available)

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What you'll do

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Order on or before 13 Nov, for a discounted price of $79 per guest (usually $99).

Watch a Teacher Demo

Watch a quick introduction from your teacher and see the basics in action.

Your Turn to Play

Get a feel for the clay and settle into the rhythm of the wheel.

Explore and Experiment Freely

Work at your own pace as you form cups, bowls and more.

Add Your Creative Touch

Play with textures, shapes and finishing details.

Wrap Up and Admire Your Work

Finish your pieces and take a moment to enjoy what you’ve made.

Looking for relaxing things to do in Melbourne? Experience mindfulness on the pottery wheel at Heer Pottery in Box Hill South.

This is a hands-on experience, but it's mostly self-guided. You'll have free time to get familiar with the wheel and experiment with different techniques, working at your own pace.

How the two hours run

First 30 minutes: your teacher introduces you to the wheel, sets you up and gives you tutorial cards to guide you.
Next hour: self-guided clay time. Let your creativity flow and shape your pieces. Your teacher stays nearby to keep things supportive and unobtrusive, so ask away if a question comes up.
Last 20 minutes: your teacher helps you take your pieces off the wheel, and we tidy the workspace together.

You'll take every piece home the same day.

Please note: this class does not include glazing or firing. Your creations will air-dry beautifully and make lovely decorative dishes for watches, keys or jewellery. If you'd like your work fired, we run a wheel throwing workshop with kiln firing and a workshop with glazing and firing.

Please note this workshop is only for adults, and for children, we would suggets Wheel Throwing Workshop for Parents and Kids.

Booking Tips:

Our classes are cozy and fill up fast! We understand life can be unpredictable. To help everyone have a great experience, please note our cancellation and rescheduling policies:

To reschedule, please do so at least 48 hours before your class begins. Late rescheduling (within 48 hours before your class begins) will result in booking again (100% of the total ticket prices).

For cancellations, a full refund is available if you cancel at least 48 hours before your class starts. Late cancellations will result in no refund.

Sessions are cosy and fill up fast, with a maximum of 12 guests and 2 instructors.

Upcoming dates for Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 29 Oct 2026, 2:42am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

488 upcoming dates between 31 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 6 Dec 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 6 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 6 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
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Sat 12 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
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Sun 13 Dec 2026, 1pm-3pm
Sun 13 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 13 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 19 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 19 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sun 20 Dec 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 20 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 26 Dec 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 27 Dec 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 27 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sat 2 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 2 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Sun 3 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
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Sat 9 Jan 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 9 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat 16 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 16 Jan 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sat 16 Jan 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 16 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat 23 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 23 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 24 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 30 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat 6 Feb 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 7 Feb 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 7 Feb 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 7 Feb 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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Sat 13 Feb 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 14 Feb 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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Sat 20 Feb 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 27 Feb 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 20 Mar 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 20 Mar 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 21 Mar 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sun 21 Mar 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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Sat 27 Mar 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 27 Mar 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sat 27 Mar 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 27 Mar 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 28 Mar 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 28 Mar 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 28 Mar 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 28 Mar 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat 3 Apr 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
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Sat 3 Apr 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 3 Apr 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 4 Apr 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 4 Apr 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 4 Apr 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 4 Apr 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat 10 Apr 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 10 Apr 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sat 10 Apr 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 10 Apr 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 11 Apr 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 11 Apr 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 11 Apr 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 11 Apr 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 6pm-8pm
Sun 18 Apr 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sun 18 Apr 2027, 1pm-3pm
Sun 18 Apr 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sun 18 Apr 2027, 6pm-8pm

Plus 288 more dates after these. See and book every date at https://classbento.com.au/mindful-pottery-wheel-workshop-for-beginners-melbourne

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What you'll get

Every piece you make, to take home the same day (air-dried, not glazed or fired)
30 minutes of teacher-led introduction, then self-guided time on the wheel without teacher assistance
500g of clay
Tutorial cards to guide you through the techniques
All essential materials — just bring your enthusiasm

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Recent reviews of Mindful Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

5/5 from Himasha Gunawardana, attended Oct 2026: So much fun! And the teacher Betty was so incredibly helpful :) Really helped change my peice from questionable to perfect in a couple minutes, so thankyou for your expertise!!
5/5 from Belinda Svay, attended Oct 2026: Had a lot of fun and great help!
5/5 from Stephanie Tran, attended Oct 2026: Highly recommended, great session with great guidance from the teacher, Betty!!!! lovely place and activity
5/5 from Sherry Wang, attended Oct 2026: Good experience love it
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5/5 from Elarya George, attended Oct 2026: Betty was amazing, this was my first time and she was really supportive. Environment was great!
5/5 from Evita Cheung, attended Oct 2026: It was a fantastic experience, had so much fun with my husband would recommend again
5/5 from Morgan Doe, attended Oct 2026: Had a great time doing pottery with my aunty. The team was super friendly!
5/5 from Shiyao Liang, attended Oct 2026: Very nice class. Betty is really helpful! Make 2 pots and I really like it
5/5 from Yessica Monroy Moreno, attended Oct 2026: Class was very fun and teacher was very supportive.
5/5 from Valerie Cherng, attended Oct 2026: It was my first pottery class and I really enjoyed the experience! Betty was patient and guided me through each step, which made it easy to follow as a beginner
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5/5 from Christabel Masvosva, attended Oct 2026: they were very patient
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5/5 from Kevin Huynh, attended Oct 2026: Had such a fantastic time here! The studio has a warm, welcoming vibe, and the instructors are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Instructor was very helpful and knowledgable
5/5 from Luke Daniel, attended Oct 2026: Betty was a great host, thank you!
5/5 from Era Shah, attended Oct 2026: Clear instructions, help and support It was just a weekend activity turned out to be very calm and creative
5/5 from Ryan Zhang, attended Sep 2026: I had a great experience with Betty during the 2-hour pottery session. We made a vase and a bowl and had the chance to paint and add our own colours and designs. Betty was very patient and explained each step clearly. Her demonstrations were easy to follow, and she was always happy to give guidance when we needed it without taking over the creative process. She created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, which made the whole experience really fun. Highly recommend Betty if you’re looking for a fun and beginner-friendly pottery experience!
5/5 from Christopher Joseph, attended Sep 2026: Teacher was very understanding and helpful. Lovely staff
5/5 from Zainab Al-Idani, attended Sep 2026: Very good Betty
5/5 from Kimberly Wilson, attended Sep 2026: Awesome class in a beautiful studio
5/5 from Johnny Pei, attended Sep 2026: Had a wonderful experience doing pottery for the first time!!!! Instructors were helpful and guided me through it
5/5 from Kyle Robertson, attended Sep 2026: Wonderful experience! Betty was amazing! So kind and sweet. We learned so much because she was so patient and supportive. ️
5/5 from Demi Lee Deeley, attended Sep 2026: Teacher was amazing. So friendly and fun
5/5 from Claudia Xu, attended Sep 2026: My daughters enjoying the classes
5/5 from Gauri J, attended Sep 2026: It was lovely class and betty was wonderful! My husband and I enjoyed it a lot!
5/5 from Rachael Gayed, attended Sep 2026: We had the best morning at Heer! The teacher was lovely and really helpful, and it was a great way to experience pottery on a wheel for the first time. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun activity
5/5 from Elvis Jovi Magba, attended Sep 2026: The mrs and I really enjoyed our time at this pottery workshop. Instructors were very helpful, the studio was well equipped and presentable. Would definitely recommend for a date idea as it allows you to be creative and slightly competitive in our case. You won’t regret booking it
5/5 from Fanny Peltier, attended Sep 2026: Abigail has been fantastic, adapting her skills with everyone
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5/5 from Tianyi Yang, attended Sep 2026: Instructor is patient.
5/5 from Tara Mai, attended Sep 2026: The teacher was super helpful and took time to help us through every step. The vibes of the space were amazing too!
5/5 from Siobhan Ibrahim, attended Sep 2026: Abigail was amazing and made experience very good
5/5 from Pedro Sierra, attended Sep 2026: Es genial la pasamos muy bien muy buena atención y paciencia
5/5 from Jaspreet Kaur, attended Sep 2026: I would really recommend this, it was a great bonding excuse for both partner and myself. Had an amazing experience! The class was super fun.
5/5 from Georgia Richards, attended Aug 2026: Had the best time! Clear instructions and great supportive instructors. I’m excited to pick up my pieces and add them to my home :)
5/5 from Amy Gu, attended Aug 2026: Booked a beginner session for two teenagers girls. They had fund. Great experiences, will re book another class.
5/5 from Gillian Frayne, attended Aug 2026: I really loved this class. The teacher was really attentive and made sure to give proper individual attention to the students. She gave good suggestions on what actions we needed to take to shape the pottery into what we wanted. Loved how they also gave us two balls of the clay to make two different pieces and try again if we wanted.
5/5 from Minji Choi, attended Aug 2026: I had a really good time making pottery :)
5/5 from Wania Martinez, attended Aug 2026: Really wonderful experience with our teacher Abigail. She was very patient and wonderful we really enjoyed
5/5 from Abuzar Nur, attended Aug 2026: Great class led by Betty
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5/5 from V Tran, attended Aug 2026: Was very chill
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5/5 from Gaelle Ferrari, attended Aug 2026: Loved this class!

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Heer Pottery

4.9 (1,101)

Women-owned

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, our unique handmade workshop studio invites you on an immersive journey into the rich tapestry of China’s intangible cultural heritage.

What is China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage?

China's intangible cultural heritage encompasses the traditions, practices, crafts, knowledge, and skills passed down through generations. It is the soul of Chinese culture, representing the living roots of its civilization and the vibrant expressions of its identity. From the intricate artistry of pottery and calligraphy to the ancient practices of incense and wax making, each craft tells a story of historical significance, cultural values, and ancestral wisdom.

Our Courses:

Pottery & Soft Pottery: Shape the clay into forms that echo the ancient craftsmanship of Chinese potters.
Incense Making: Blend natural scents that have perfumed Chinese temples and homes for centuries.
Wax Making: Craft candles inspired by the ones that have illuminated China’s past.
Calligraphy: Learn the art of brush strokes that have been a revered form of expression throughout China's history.
Tie-Dyeing: Dive into fabric art that reflects the vibrant ethnic diversity and creativity of China.
Lacquer Fans: Decorate fans that carry the elegance and aesthetic sensibilities of Chinese culture.

And more...

Why Choose Us?

Our workshops are a gateway to exploring the depths of Chinese culture through its living traditions. Each session is crafted to not only teach you the techniques of these ancient arts but to connect you with their cultural roots and the stories they hold. In preserving and promoting these practices, we aim to keep the flame of China’s intangible cultural heritage alive for future generations.

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