Pottery Wheel Workshop for Kids

Learn how to use the pottery wheel these Perth school holidays



6+ years & Adults     1.5 hours Class size 6 to 10 guests       $115

Explore the beautiful art of pottery during this fun, creative and slightly messy workshop.
Presented by Not Yet Perfect in the beautiful, light filled, Heathcote ceramics studio, kids will discover how pottery is created from start to finish.
Your children can expect to learn a complete set of wheel working skills, including:
  • The basics of using the pottery wheel
  • Preparing the clay before for turning on the wheel
  • Centring the clay on the wheel
  • How to create different shapes on the wheel
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Terms & Conditions
Tickets & Refund
Please select carefully when choosing your workshop date and time. We do not refund or reschedule workshop bookings. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person.
Class Minimum
Classes require a minimum of 4 guests to proceed.
Where numbers are not met, classes can be rescheduled to a later date, transferred to another class
or fully refunded 
Firing
If requested for, all pieces made will be fired and glazed and ready for pickup a minimum of 8 weeks after the workshop date. All participants will be notified via text when items are ready for pickup.
Firing Fees
Firing fee of $35 per piece paid during your workshop covers the trimming process, glazing of your works and 2 kiln firings.
Pottery Breakage
In the unfortunate case were your pottery breaks or cracks in the kiln, Not Yet Perfect do not offer refunds, as this is the nature of the firing process- pottery is a beautiful yet delicate process.While we take the utmost care to ensure all works are delivered in the best conditions, in the case were any ceramics breaks due to mishandling, you will be contacted by one of our team and a full refund of your firing fee will be offered.
Thank you
What you'll get
  • All materials needed including stoneware clay and wooden and plastic pottery tools.
  • One fired and glazed ceramic piece to take home several weeks after the workshop. You will be notified via text.
  • Additional pieces for firing and glazing are $35 per piece.
Knowledge required
No prior experience necessary.
What to bring
Apron or towel, all materials and equipment provided in class.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 6 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Duncraig Road, Perth WA

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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Workshop for Kids

  • 5/5 from Emily Smallwood, attended Jul 2025: Lucy (teacher) was fantastic!
  • 5/5 from Carly Hartshorn, attended Sep 2024: Lucy was an amazing teacher and so helpful ensuring everyone left with a price they were happy with. So much fun
  • 5/5 from Damir Babic, attended Jan 2024: Teacher is very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and patient with the class. My son was very happy with the class and he will definitely be back. Thank you for the great experience.
  • 5/5 from Roberta Dimario, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was wonderful, patient, friendly and knowledgeable. The venue was also well equipped, the environment was relaxing and conducive to learning and the children enjoyed it immensely. I would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Tania Johansen, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was so Calm and encouraging which made it a really positive experience for my daughter. They learnt a lot in a short period of time and had a take home creation. Thanks you
  • 5/5 from Aisling Dennehy, attended Oct 2023: The kids loved it and said the teacher was great. Beautiful studio and well organised.
  • 4/5 from Ashleigh Nolan, attended Oct 2023: Teacher allowed for individuality in pieces of work while also providing support where needed. Well organised and a wonderful introduction to the pottery wheel for my 9 year old.
  • 5/5 from Zahra Barker, attended Jul 2023: Loved how patient our teacher was. Very clear instructions and well taught procedures. Organised studio, well lit with good ventilation.
  • 5/5 from Prue Pike, attended Jul 2023: Brilliant workshop Perfect level for the kids (and parents). Lucy is a brilliant teacher. Thank you! :)
  • 5/5 from Olive Scott, attended Mar 2023: The teacher was lovely. Very friendly, informative and kindhearted. She made my daughter feel safe and excited for art. My daughter liked her and the class. I still haven't heard how I can collect the finished products after they have been fired in the kiln. Please provide these details when possible.
  • 5/5 from Kerstin Kugler, attended Mar 2023: Awesome teacher, great venue, lots of free parking, found it a fantastic introduction to the pottery wheel
  • 5/5 from Taine Waring-Flood, attended Jan 2023: The teacher continually circulated the room to ensure she was available for questions and giving tips to each student. My son absolutely loved this class and wants to do more pottery classes.
  • 5/5 from Samuel Lee, attended Jul 2022: Our teacher was great at communicating with the children and very patient with teaching them techniques. They enjoyed the class very much and look forward to collecting their individual pieces soon!
  • 5/5 from Jodi Beattie, attended Apr 2022: Wonderfully helpful teacher - friendly guidance with easy to follow instructions. My daughter and I had a great time together in this class.
  • 5/5 from Sam Hambling, attended Sep 2021: Both my daughters loved this class. The teacher was lovely and they learnt so much. They are super keen to do another class!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Neild, attended Jul 2021: The girls really enjoyed it and look forward to collecting their fired pieces. I stayed for a bit to make sure they were comfortable (as a bit nervous) and the instructor was lovely and was patient. The girls settled in quickly
  • 5/5 from Shannon Macfadyen, attended Jul 2021: The teacher was wonderful snd I would recommend to anyone. My daughters loved it. Thanks Shannon
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Not Yet Perfect
Not Yet Perfect

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female Women-owned

Not Yet Perfect is a ceramic business that strives not only to make beautiful pottery but also to beautiful creative experiences, soul-soothing spaces, magical moments and idea inducing workshops.
Ceramics are what set the table and create a place for people to come together, eat together, have deep conversation and create beautiful lasting memories.
At Not Yet Perfect we will continue to create perfectly imperfect connection, beautifully flawed ceramics, and extend this spirit of liberation to the beholders of our creations.

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