Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel

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Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel

Curious about pottery? Come give the pottery wheel a go in Canberra!

Deep Blue Ceramics

5.0 (605)

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2 hours

1 to 10 guests

$165 (Afterpay available)

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What you'll do

If you’re curious about what it feels like to shape clay spinning in your hands but not yet convinced on signing up for a five week course, this is the experience for you!

Our two-hour pottery wheel intro class are ideal for those with zero experience who want to give the wheel a go! It's the perfect amount of time to understand the foundations of wheel throwing and the ceramics process.

This class includes approximately 15 minutes of studio introduction, getting to know clay and explaining the pottery process and wheel demonstration, 90 minutes of wheel time and 15 for cleaning up your wheel and photo opportunities at the end of your class.

The wheel is a fun, mindful and humbling teacher, unlikely to be mastered it in just a single session. We provide unlimited balls of clay for unlimited attempts. The more you try the better you get!

After your session, we’ll trim and fire, clear glaze, and fire again your creation. When you come back for our five week wheel course you’ll learn these skills and get creative license to use our studio glazes to your hearts content!

Looking for a private pottery class for team building, a hens party, birthdays or other celebrations? Check out our private pottery class.

Or if you're looking for a pottery wheel warm-up class we now have a Clayplay hand building class. Typically students that have done a hand building class develop an understanding and sensitivity to the clay making them a little more prepared for a wheel throwing class.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 10 Oct 2026, 8:29am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

164 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

Sat 24 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
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Recent reviews of Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Try the Wheel

5/5 from Jayne O, attended Sep 2026: Fabulous! Would sincerely recommend as a complete beginner. Georgia, our teacher, was amazing with really clear instructions and gentle and supportive help when needed. I have made 3 pieces of pottery and was not sure I would be able to make anything. Can’t wait to see the final, glazed result … thank you!
5/5 from Maxine Milera, attended Sep 2026: My girlfriend and I had a fun day. I’m looking at coming back and doing the six weeks course cause I really enjoyed it not sure if my friend is gonna join me or not.
5/5 from Jaimie-Lee Peattie, attended Sep 2026: Georgia was amazing at teaching us how to use the wheel! Her explanations, demeanour and patience was very amazing. I really enjoyed the class and loved how much we go to do in just the two hours.
5/5 from Wayne Seary, attended Sep 2026: Birthday gift....... Didn't know what to expect but was extremely happy with the experience..... Very nervous at first but by the end was laughing with the rest of the group.
5/5 from Rhiannon Ambrose, attended Aug 2026: This was my third try the wheel as I have been loving this class and I have been wanting my friends and family to try it as well. The class amazing and I recommend it to anyone that wants to give pottery a go!
5/5 from Ljubinka Berry-Smith, attended Aug 2026: Thank you to Kristen she is a great teacher and I had a lot of fun
5/5 from Lorin Almer, attended Aug 2026: Wonderful class - perfect for beginners! Very easy to follow instructions and plenty of time to play with the clay!
5/5 from Lee Rohan, attended Aug 2026: This was the most fun ever! Georgia gave great instruction and we created some great pieces.
5/5 from Gayle Langston, attended Aug 2026: Georgie was such a great teacher. She was so encouraging and supportive. My daughter and I had a beautiful few hours having fun on the wheel and being creative.
5/5 from Lachlan McCarron, attended Aug 2026: Georgia was a great instructor, and the class was challenging but still fun. Would highly recommend!
5/5 from Jacinta Beaumont, attended Aug 2026: A fantastic introduction to using the pottery wheel, Georgia was a great teacher and there also was a lovely vibe. I look forward to doing the 5 week course. Jacinta
5/5 from Kim Szerdahelyi, attended Aug 2026: This was a wonderful introduction to wheel throwing. Georgina is a wonderful teacher, and made time for each student. She was very encouraging and always asked if we wanted assistance. This is a great class for total beginners.
5/5 from Veronica Rankin, attended Aug 2026: What an amazing class!! Great set up within the studio, well organised and our teacher Georgia was very knowledgeable and super patient and explained everything so well!! Can’t wait to do the 5 week course!! Thanks again for a great introduction to pottery!!
5/5 from Melissa Agius, attended Jul 2026: We had such a great time at the Introduction to Wheel Throwing class! Taylor was fantastic, she explained everything clearly, was incredibly patient, and made us feel comfortable from the start. I attended with a friend and my 13-year-old son, and we had an amazing experience. It was so much fun learning something new, and Taylor was always there to help and encourage us. We can’t wait to come back and do another class. Highly recommend!
5/5 from Kylie Ochsenbein, attended Jul 2026: We had so much fun at this class. Fantastic teacher. Warm and encouraging. Lovely studio. Highly recommend this activity to do with friends
5/5 from Melanie Selems, attended Jul 2026: The intro to the wheel session was a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Zoe was a great teacher - clearly explaining the steps involved and providing lots of encouragement.
5/5 from Linda Clarke, attended Jul 2026: Great class, clear instructions and assistance from teacher Zoe and a lot of fun. Managed to make 2 bowls and a plate (if it survives the firing).
5/5 from Juliana McDonald, attended Jul 2026: Taylor is a great teacher, I learnt lots and had heaps of fun. Beautiful studio space. Great facilities. Look forward to going back. Highly recommend. Thanks Deep Blue team
5/5 from Gail Sutton, attended Jul 2026: A lovely way to discover something completely new. The class was relaxed, friendly, accessible for beginners and great fun. Would highly recommend.
5/5 from Jenny Gray, attended Jul 2026: We had a blast with Amy doing our first attempts at wheel pottery. Amy was a great instructor giving us lots of guides on how it will feel and what we can expect. She also made sure we understood that mistakes are part of the process. Which overall improved our confidence. The booking took us quite a while to lock down dates and the team were so great via email until we finally landed on the right timing.
4/5 from Vicky Saunders, attended Jul 2026: This was a great class and Taylor provided some clear instruction to get us started. Fun for anyone wanting to start out!
5/5 from Rhiannon Ambrose, attended Jun 2026: I had an amazing time doing an introduction to wheel throwing pottery class, it was a great learning environment and lots of fun.
5/5 from Amanda Hope, attended Jun 2026: Was a great introductory experience to pottery. Definitely recommend doing this class to anyone who is interested.
5/5 from Kate Chernykh, attended Jun 2026: Great value for money - instructors are lovely; and talk you through everything you need to know. Perfect for an event, activity or individuals
5/5 from Luke Loader, attended Jun 2026: Great teacher and an easy going atmosphere which made for a great session.
5/5 from Josie Horne, attended Jun 2026: Taylor was amazing, was very welcoming and kind. Great studio, love how it is net zero and has lots of recycling. Went alone, felt calm and had a great time! Highly recommend
5/5 from Nicole Lim, attended May 2026: This was my first ever clay class so was a little nervous. It was a gift from friends and very easy to book online. Imi was a wonderful teacher. Explained things very clearly and was helpful and supportive (particularly when things were going a bit pear shaped :D) I managed to make 2 bowls and enjoyed the class.
5/5 from Caitlyn Powell, attended May 2026: Loved our Try the Wheel class with Taylor! Such clear and encouraging instruction, felt so at ease learning how to use the wheel. We had the max booking of 10, perfectly spacious to feel comfy but still chat. The studio was so sweet and full of laughs, such an uplifting time!! Highly, highly recommend, ABSOLUTELY worth the money if you're pondering. Thanks so much Deep Blue!
5/5 from Kylie Morrow, attended May 2026: The class was so great! Zoe was an excellent teacher, and created a fun, friendly environment for learning. Thanks so much!
5/5 from Jen Fidan, attended May 2026: The class was great fun and I learned a lot. Zoe was an excellent teacher and we all ended up with something at the end to go in the kiln. Would love to do the longer course but sadly can’t make weekday classes. This was an excellent intro though for getting the basics.
5/5 from Justin Eeles, attended Apr 2026: The gift from my wife was an incredible experience. They gave great feedback and said mine was the best in show which made my day!
5/5 from Alexandra Connor, attended Apr 2026: Second time I’ve attended this class and it was absolutely just as amazing as the first time! The teachers were lovely and very helpful. It’s great being able to create something the first time. I bought this as a gift for a friend using a gift card which was super easy to purchase and use. Thanks again for such a fun morning. I’ll be back again
5/5 from Denise Morris, attended Apr 2026: Taylor was a wonderful teacher, the class was small so she had time to give us all individual attention when we required it. The room was well set out, comfortable and everything we needed readily accessible. Taylor guided us through the process by demonstrating each stage. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole session.
5/5 from Loretta Matalave, attended Apr 2026: Patient and knowledgeable
5/5 from Georgia Solomon, attended Apr 2026: Taylor was great - patient, helpful and easy to understand. I had to reschedule my class due to injury and this was a very easy process too. Thank you!
5/5 from Rebecca Lindsay, attended Mar 2026: This was a fantastic class. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the art of pot throwing in a fun environment.
5/5 from Phillip C Thompson, attended Feb 2026: Great fun and wonderful guidance from Taylor, thank you!
5/5 from Natasha Rubie, attended Feb 2026: This was super fun! The class was really accessible for beginners and it’s great to make something you can bring home from it. The business set up was fantastic and environmentally friendly, you can tell a lot of effort was put into making it sustainable with solar power, recycling of clay etc. I’d really recommend it for trying something new in a really friendly environment. Thank you!
5/5 from Karen Evans, attended Feb 2026: An enormously fun and practical lesson on how to use a pottery wheel. The instructions were clear and well paced and there was plenty of opportunity to practise and make a pot or two.
5/5 from Kassandra Telebrico, attended Feb 2026: Zoe was a great teacher and the class was so much fun. Zoe went through the steps as a class and went around and offered help to us individually if she saw we were struggling. I was able to make a couple of pieces in the two-hour class!
5/5 from Melanie, attended Feb 2026: Taylor was so encouraging and patient. Fantastic experience. Thank you!
5/5 from Alisha Mathew, attended Feb 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed this class and will be back to learn more. Amy was a wonderful teacher. We learnt the basics, and made 2 pieces, picking 1 to be fired. If you've never tried pottery before, I highly recommend this class.
5/5 from Cathy Norton, attended Feb 2026: The class was well run and generous with materials. Very immersive and good for mindfulness. It's not as easy as it looks so the challenge was welcome and at times pretty humourous! Highly recommended
5/5 from Sue Pierce, attended Jan 2026: It. Was really good the teacher explained what to do really well.l enjoyed the class.sue
5/5 from Catherine Moore, attended Jan 2026: A fabulous afternoon learning to work with the wheel. A great balance of explanation and practical application, with plenty of opportunities to ask for feedback and assistance. Taylor was a wonderful, supportive guide. Would definitely recommend.
5/5 from Jessica Robinson, attended Jan 2026: The class was excellent. The venue is easy to find and the workshop well appointed. Our intructor Taylor was patient and thorough, and the 2 hour intro class was the perfect amount of time for us to make a mess and then start having success with the basics of throwing. I can't wait to see what my fired objects look like!
5/5 from Samara Scharner, attended Jan 2026: Really enjoyed the class - very well resourced and a friendly and relaxed vibe. Thanks!
5/5 from Jane Sheers, attended Jan 2026: This was a great introductory class to fun world of clay. Taylor was a very happy, fun and accessible teacher. Having a sense of adventure and fun definitely helps when trying this class as you can go from masterpiece to perhaps not in a couple of turns of the wheel. All in all great fun.
5/5 from Adrianna Musitano, attended Jan 2026: This was my second class - and like the first, it was very enjoyable and relaxing, and it has sparked a new interest for sure. My sister and I did this class with our Mum as a bit of Mum and daughter bonding time. We are already thinking of when/what class to try next! Highly recommend!
4/5 from Ash Lenton, attended Dec 2025: I really enjoyed the class. It was great fun. We finished 20 minutes early though. We left at 2.10pm. I would have liked the full 2 hours we paid for.

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Deep Blue Ceramics is a welcoming, creative studio nestled in Weston, ACT, offering a space for people of all skill levels to slow down, get messy, and discover the joy of clay. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced maker, we offer everything from playful one-off workshops to immersive term-length courses.

Deep Blue has grown into a vibrant community studio supported by a wonderful team of skilled, kind-hearted potters and teachers. Our crew is passionate about sharing their knowledge and creating a supportive space where creativity thrives.

We’re deeply committed to sustainability and social impact. As a certified Net Zero studio, we strive to minimise our environmental footprint and actively support initiatives that promote community connection, inclusion, and wellbeing.

At Deep Blue, we believe everyone deserves the chance to experience a little #clayplay.

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