Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

An all-inclusive wheel-throwing session designed to introduce beginners to the basics of wheel throwing



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 14 guests    

  $160 (Afterpay available)

Want to learn pottery but don't know where to start? Join this beginners wheel throwing class in the Hunter Valley!
You will learn:
  • Centering clay on the wheel
  • How to form cylinders
  • Simple bowl forms
  • Simple shapes
Perfect for beginners, you will be guided step-by-step through the process with a friendly instructor by your side.
Choosing this class lets you skip straight to the fun parts of playing on the wheel. Your clay will be prepared for you and then your finished pieces will be dried and fired with a white gloss glaze.
Finished pieces will be ready in 4-5 weeks for pick up or postage.

Upcoming dates for Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 7 Oct 2026, 4:33am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
What you'll get
  • Clay
  • Use of tools and equipment including aprons
  • Glaze firing of all pieces made
  • Glass of Hunter Valley bubbles
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Knowledge required
Suitable for any ability level. This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.
A full paying adult must accompany any attending kids under 12.
This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.
What to bring
  • Apron and a towel
  • Short nails
  • Sense of humour
  • Please feel free to BYO drinks and nibbles
Location

Branxton, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Karen Wilkinson, attended Jul 2026: Excellent course with a great instructor. Very interesting and lots of fun.
  • 5/5 from Geoff Nicholson, attended Mar 2026: Great experience. Tully explained and demonstrated things really well. Great location and vibe around the whole experience. Geoff / Sharon
  • 5/5 from Ally Sherry, attended Jan 2026: This class was fabulous. The two teachers were friendly and very skilled. Myself and my two daughters had a great time making creations and both girls would love to go back again and again.
  • 5/5 from Kym Bilham, attended Dec 2025: Thanx Team Molly & Tully. Wonderful teachers & hosts (and very patient). Great value - we learnt heaps and had a fun hands on beginners experience!
  • 5/5 from Grace Morton, attended Dec 2025: Really enjoyable class, would highly recommend! I attended as a complete beginner and our teacher, Tully, was very supportive and patient in her teachings. Ended the class with a few wonky vessels but a couple did turn out well thanks to Tully's assistance. Thanks for a great expperience!
  • 5/5 from Sharyn Smith Anderson, attended Nov 2025: Congratulations to Tilly and her helpers for running such a well organised and informative class Tilly’s method of instructing was clear and the step by step guide to our first attempts to produce something that was recognisable as a ‘pot’ was a great way of teaching Tilly and staff were friendly and super encouraging I had an enjoyable experience and came away from the morning session feeling confident to try more clay work Well done Tilly and Team and thankyou
Your teacher

Hunter Valley Ceramics Studio
Hunter Valley Ceramics Studio

5.0 (16)
female Women-owned

Hunter Valley Ceramics Studio is a Boutique Pottery Studio in the beautiful Hunter Valley NSW. This is a working artists studio of Cristie Little, producing small batch handcrafted ceramics. Regular wheel throwing and hand building workshops, classes and events are held at the studio and at various venues around the Hunter Valley. The studio facilitates private pottery party bookings and group events.

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