Clay Handbuilding Class

Create your own homewares with clay while sipping cocktails or mocktails!



2.5 hours Location Balcatta Class size 1 to 6 guests   $126 - $136 ($136 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $126/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing!
Join us for a relaxed and playful intro to the world of clay with our Hand Building or Sgraffito workshop – perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new.
Whether you're shaping your own homewares in our Hand Building class or carving and painting patterns in our Sgraffito session, you’ll be guided step-by-step by Rochelle or Kylie (our clay-loving creatives!). You’ll be surprised how a simple lump of clay can turn into something both beautiful and functional.
Sip on a handcrafted gin cocktail from local fave Billy Stitch Distillery, enjoy bubbles, wine or a mocktail, and graze from our delicious platter while you create.
Once your piece is done, we’ll kiln-fire it and have it ready for pickup in 1–2 weeks.
This workshop is perfect for a hens party, creative catch-up, or a unique gift for someone arty. Come unwind, laugh, play and discover the magic of clay in our Balcatta studio.

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Upcoming dates for Clay Handbuilding Class

Times are Perth time. Dates and prices as of 8 Nov 2026, 6:57pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 9 Jan 2027 and 10 Apr 2027.

  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sat 20 Feb 2027, 10:30am-1pm
  • Sat 10 Apr 2027, 10:30am-1pm
What you'll get
  • All the tools, equipment, and materials needed including an apron.
  • The choice to make a bowl or tray plus 2 x smaller pieces.
  • Gin cocktails and mocktails plus soft drinks, water, and nibbles.
  • Two and half hour expert tuition.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for absolute beginners.
What to bring
  • We recommend that you wear old clothes as playing with clay can get messy.
  • A desire to learn and create art!
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 creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

CO Studio WA - 15 Halley Road, Balcatta WA

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Recent reviews of Clay Handbuilding Class

  • 5/5 from Damien Hutchens, attended Apr 2026: Great instruction, great venue, fantastic snacks, drinks and atmosphere.
  • 4/5 from Eleri Bishop, attended Apr 2026: Enjoyed our session with Elaine. People were friendly, both staff and attendees, snacks and drinks were provided and were delicious. Would definitely recommend, I'd feel comfortable doing this class on my own or with friends. We decorated a bowl, not a trinket tray which is what is in the course picture so it was a bit bigger than expected. A wider range of colours to choose from would have been good.
  • 5/5 from Sandra Bertram, attended Mar 2026: Rochelle is a great teacher. I really enjoyed this class. It was fun and I'll definitely be back to do to more. A great creative class to do.
  • 5/5 from Donna Everett, attended Aug 2025: This class was low key and peaceful, it was great to see other creative artists in the studio including me to create beautiful pieces of clay work. The teacher was also very encouraging, friendly and happy. Another class to highly recommend to people who like using their hands
  • 5/5 from Isabelle Eden Evans, attended Jun 2025: This class was fantastic! I booked it as a Mother’s Day present and both me and my mum found it so fun and it was a great atmosphere to be around, both the teachers were very engaging and hands on, will definitely be booking another class soon
  • 5/5 from Melissa Dixon, attended Jun 2025: We kicked off the experience with a delicious gin cocktail and cheese platter, followed by a demonstration of clay working techniques. Then, we created several pieces ourselves & had support through out the class. The local clay is so lovely to work with. I bought this as a birthday present for my friend. We really enjoyed the afternoon. I can't wait to pick up the pieces I made once they are fired.
  • 5/5 from Jaime Milton, attended May 2025: Such a fun and interactive class! The teacher was amazing, thorough and fun. They had cocktails flowing and a beautiful charcuterie board for everyone to share. We will be booking this again!
  • 5/5 from Donna Everett, attended Mar 2025: It was my first time using clay and the hardest thing for me was getting started as I have arthritis in my hands and boy was I surprised on how easy it was to mould the clay to the shape that I wanted once the heat in your hands softened the clay. The class itself was so relaxing and very rewarding and as always the teacher Rochelle is just the best. Definitely would recommend this class to any one.
  • 5/5 from Ann Macdonald, attended Mar 2025: Rochelle is very welcoming and the time flies by. A great way to relax.
Your teacher

Collective Obsessions
Collective Obsessions

5.0 (1,306)
female Women-owned

Collective Obsessions is a creative studio and community space in Balcatta, Perth, designed for people who want to try new things, make cool stuff, and surprise themselves. We're also proud 3 x Time SBA Award winners!
What started as a love of getting hands-on with creative mediums has grown into a colourful, welcoming studio offering workshops, open studio sessions, memberships and private events. We work across a range of mediums including resin, alcohol inks, water marbling, acrylic pouring, textured art and so much more.
More than anything, Collective Obsessions is about people. Our workshops are filled with first-timers, returning guests, and our beautiful creative tribe who make the studio feel like home.
If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative”, you’re exactly who we’re for.
We’re on a mission to…
Make creativity feel accessible, fun and safe.
We believe creativity isn’t about talent or experience - it’s about giving yourself permission to play.
Our mission is to create a space where people can slow down, switch off their busy brains, connect with others, and feel proud of what they make.
Whether you’re joining us for a one-off workshop or becoming part of our creative tribe, we want you to leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Our top tips for beginners is…
Don’t overthink it - just start.
You don’t need any experience, skills or artistic background. We’ll teach you the techniques, guide you step-by-step, and then encourage you to make it your own. The best pieces often come from experimenting, happy accidents and trusting your instincts.
There is no “right way” to create here.
You’ll leave our workshop feeling…
Proud, relaxed and slightly obsessed.
Most people walk in feeling unsure and walk out buzzing - with something beautiful in their hands and a new appreciation for their own creativity. Many leave already planning what they want to try next.
Meet the Team:
Rochelle - Owner
Raised by a creative dad and a crafty mum, Rochelle has had art running through her veins from day one. From charcoal sketches and fashion design to photography, creativity has always been her language.
These days, Rochelle pours her energy into art, nature-inspired wood pieces, flow art, and guiding others on their creative journeys. Her passion is contagious, her encouragement endless, and her favourite moment is watching someone realise, “OMG… I made that!”
Fuelled by laughter, ocean swims, studio time, and anything chocolate, Rochelle is your biggest creative cheerleader.
Meet Mean Boss – aka Jamie
Co-Founder & Artist
Affectionately known as Mean Boss (don’t be fooled - he’s a big softie), Jamie is drawn to the quirky, the unexpected, and the beautifully imperfect.
With roots in photography and a deep respect for nature and traditional craftsmanship, Jamie’s creative journey led him into timber, then expanded into charcoal, resin, acrylics, ink, graphite, and beyond. Always experimenting, always pushing boundaries, and often breaking things along the way (the okay kind).
Back in the studio, Jamie brings relaxed vibes, big ideas, and a little mischief to everything he creates.
That’s our story and we THANK you for reading and taking an interest.

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