Beginner Wheel Throwing Class

Create with clay in a beautiful studio overlooking the Brisbane River!



2 hours Location Hamilton Class size 4 to 6 guests   $129 (Afterpay available)

Throwing clay on the pottery wheel is the perfect way to slow down and let your creative energy flow! The experience is fun, rewarding and incredibly therapeutic.
In this two hour workshop, you will receive guidance from a patient and experienced teacher to help you make your own unique masterpieces. The studio is a very calm and relaxed environment, perfect for team building activities or birthday party ideas.
Classes are limited to five people so that each person can have all the assistance they need to create something they love!
The studio is close to Racecourse Road where there are plenty of amazing cafes, restaurants and bars. So it's the perfect place to walk to after your class to continue the fun with your friends and companions.
Please Note: Unfortunately, this venue doesn't allow access for wheelchairs. Please contact us prior to the event if you wish to inquire about accessibility. Apologies for the inconvenience.
What you'll get
  • All tools, materials and apron
  • Cup of tea or coffee in a handmade mug
  • Glasses for BYO
  • Three wheel thrown and bisque fired pieces of pottery
  • Option of glazing service provided at $15 per piece (in our beautiful gloss white)
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Knowledge required
Suitable for absolute beginners, no skills required!
What to bring
  • Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting clay on
  • BYO welcome (glasses provided to you)
  • Please tie long hair back and keep fingernails short if you are able to
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Location

Hamilton, QLD

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  • 5/5 from Kate Irwin-Higgins, attended Oct 2025: Esther was a brilliant teacher! Very patient and helpful. The class was a lot of fun. I can’t believe how quickly the two hours went! I would definitely recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Jezzy Kumar, attended Oct 2025: My little sister and I had so much fun!! It wasn’t too hard where we struggled, Esther was extremely helpful
  • 5/5 from Pam Walklate, attended Oct 2025: Loved it Esther was a calm and informative instructor and it is a definitely calm relaxed creative class, highly recommend..
  • 5/5 from Briar Finn, attended Oct 2025: Class was awesome, Esther was a wealth of knowledge, extremely patient & and absolute gem! We are very keen to come back!! You feel very welcome and capable, anyone can do this with this amazing teacher and such a beautiful atmosphere :)
  • 5/5 from Meegan Henderson, attended Sep 2025: A very enjoyable class. Learnt a lot!
  • 5/5 from Thuy Tien Ngoc Vu, attended Sep 2025: Esther was extremely friendly and helpful! A great class/activity to do for a fun day out!
  • 5/5 from Kristen McLachlan, attended Aug 2025: Esther was an amazing teacher, so patient and helpful. After a quick demo she went through the steps with us as we created our own masterpieces. The small class size allowed her to work closely with each of to avoid disaster and help shape our pieces into something we were proud of. Beautiful setting with high quality clay and equipment.
  • 5/5 from Kiarni Paranihi, attended Aug 2025: I had the most amazing time at this pottery class! The teacher was absolutely incredible – so patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. I really appreciated how much 1:1 time she spent with each of us, sharing helpful tips and tricks that made the whole process so much easier and enjoyable. The atmosphere was welcoming and creative, and I left not only with a piece I was proud of but also with so much more confidence in my pottery skills. Highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn or improve their pottery!
  • 5/5 from Maddy Glynatsis, attended Aug 2025: Great class and experience. Everything was explained easily for us beginners. The gift card was easy to use also!
  • 5/5 from Kerryann van Eeden, attended Aug 2025: Great class with excellent instruction
  • 5/5 from Julie Ward, attended Aug 2025: Esther was amazing, very patient and knowledgeable. Great view to create in and can't wait to see my fired pieces.
  • 5/5 from Kristy Wildermuth, attended Aug 2025: This was such a great class! The location is beautiful and made it such a relaxed morning. The teacher was super helpful and explained things really well. I’d highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Kaitlyn, attended Aug 2025: So much fun, very helpful learnt a lot highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Anna Di Girolamo, attended Aug 2025: Myself and my two daughters had a beginner throw class with Esther. She was lovely and very informative. We had lots of fun and would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Julie Cameron, attended Jul 2025: Ester and the pottery class was fantastic. What a wonderful location and vibe to the studio. Ester did an amazing job of explaining how to work the wheel and clay and always willing to offer assistance throughout the session. Had a great time and will definitely do it again to enhance my skills. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Eswen Nolan, attended Jul 2025: Esther was a great teacher, the class was very enjoyable and I learned a lot!
  • 5/5 from Maria Alvear Fujii, attended Jul 2025: It’s a lovely studio with a pretty view, definitely recommend it to others! Went in solo and had a fun and great first experience with pottery through this class! Ester was very patient and encouraging, guiding us well.
  • 5/5 from Francesca Goodman Smith, attended Jul 2025: Great guidance and amazing space
  • 5/5 from Jane Must, attended Jul 2025: This class was a Xmas gift from my daughter. We loved it! So much fun! Esther was super helpful and made sure we got the most out of the class. We both made a lovely clay items to keep. We will be back for more
  • 5/5 from Leo Steyn, attended Jul 2025: Esther was an amazing teacher and will definitely be going back for the glazing workshop
  • 5/5 from Jessica Davidson, attended Jun 2025: Esther's class was amazing!! I took my Mum as a Mother's Day gift and it was such a lovely way to spend time together. The studio had beautiful views over the Brisbane River and lots of character. The small class size meant we were all able to get help when needed and could therefore create some masterpieces that we were actually proud of.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Huang, attended Jun 2025: Esther was wonderfully kind and patient in showing us how to use the wheel and move the clay into different shapes. Beautiful space. Great experience. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Patricia Chen, attended Jun 2025: Esther was very patient and her space is so nice and cozy. Highly recommended for everyone.
  • 5/5 from Ella Balchin, attended Jun 2025: This was the best activity my partner and I have ever done. Ester was amazing and so easy to get along with. She made everyone feel very welcome and ensured she was there to help us at any stage. Definitely reccomend.
  • 5/5 from Emma Byrnes, attended Jun 2025: This class was so much fun! Esther was incredibly kind and helpful; she makes it look so easy! Even though we all ended up with clay ALL over us (definitely make sure to bring clothes you are able to get dirty and make time for a shower at home before going anywhere) Esther made it thoroughly enjoyable and we are three pouring jugs richer. Beautiful atmosphere with great music and a wonderful view of the Brisbane River. Perfect way to connect with family and friends and try something new!
  • 5/5 from Simone Bortolato, attended Jun 2025: Amazing experience!
  • 5/5 from Nadia Golenkova, attended May 2025: Great location, excellent sudio, wonderful instruction. Would absolutely do this one again.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Smith, attended May 2025: Esther is fabulous. Learning and playing with the clay was so much fun.
  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Gonzalez, attended May 2025: My partner and I had a lovely date here. The teacher was super patient and encouraging and we are excited to come back to pick up some of our finished creations.
  • 5/5 from Kate Woolhouse, attended Apr 2025: Esta was a great instructor. She helped me regain my confidence on the wheel after a 25 year break from throwing. I definitely recommend her class.
  • 5/5 from Julian Lange, attended Apr 2025: Great class! Very helpful and patient teacher.
  • 5/5 from Marie-Pierre Cyr, attended Mar 2025: The workshop was fantastic! This was my first experience, and I learned so much. We are shown the critical steps for creating a pottery piece and guided throughout the process. It was great to have an expert to help when it is not going as planned! I highly recommend. The view is a plus!
  • 5/5 from Clara Palpant, attended Mar 2025: such a fun class, i went with a friend and had the most incredible time. it was both of our first times trying pottery and we found the class super supportive and rewarding! 10000% recommend
  • 5/5 from Alexander McHardy, attended Mar 2025: Ester was wonderful, helpful and informative. The studio was inviting and comfortable would definitely go again!
  • 5/5 from Therese Griffiths, attended Jan 2025: Wheel throwing is harder than it looks and Esther was very helpful, informative and patient. She was very friendly and positive and provided a very relaxed and enjoyable environment. Will definitely do another class in the future.
  • 5/5 from Ana Morris, attended Jan 2025: Had a great time! Esther was a patient teacher and I would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Josh Rohl, attended Jan 2025: The experience is a wonderful combination of meditative, messy and magical! A gift given to me really not sure what to expect, but am so grateful for this lesson. Please do yourself the favour and try it!
  • 5/5 from Janine Hancox, attended Jan 2025: Ester was very good...
  • 5/5 from Isaac Brandon, attended Jan 2025: The class was great, fantastic location, clear instruction and friendly teacher. I would thoroughly recommend this class to others!
  • 5/5 from Cherie Camilleri, attended Dec 2024: Our teacher Esther was wonderful. We really enjoyed the class and felt completely supported throughout. The view is insanely spectacular! Incredible backdrop to an incredible class. Well worth the cost being able to make four items.
  • 5/5 from Kate Gurren, attended Dec 2024: The view was beautiful, the instructor was clear and helpful, the whole experience was so great!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Bonnett, attended Dec 2024: Teacher was fantastic, gave very clear instructions and was very supportive. Would recommend this class!
  • 5/5 from Megan Burton, attended Jul 2024: Such a lovely class! Gorgeous spot to spend our Sunday morning. Esther was a great instructor, very calm, patient and extremely helpful Excited to come back and glaze our pieces we made :)
  • 5/5 from Georgia Johnson, attended Jun 2024: Lovely experience with Earth & Alchemy Ceramics. Ester was really lovely and was so kind when teaching. She welcomed us with a lovely coffee in a hand-made mug, and was very patient throughout our first class. The class was very peaceful, and was exactly what we needed. We will definitely be coming back for future classes. Thanks again!
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Dawson-Smith, attended Jun 2024: Esther is a great teacher and this was a wonderful experience! It was so lovely to get to create four different pieces.
  • 5/5 from Zoey Saunders, attended Jun 2024: Perfect mothers day gift. The teacher was very kind and patient, and knowledge both about pottery and how to explain things in a way that a new person can understand. Lovely workshop area, with nice views as well. Ended up with 4 pieces done, and plenty of instruction each time we wanted to try making something new. A very relaxing experience as you focus. Highly recommend.
  • 4/5 from Ross Selvage, attended Jun 2024: Enjoyed the experience of hands on again. Would be fun to do with a group you know. Thank you for a beautiful afternoon by the river creating.
  • 5/5 from Taryn Raymond, attended May 2024: We liked every possible detail!!! Great teaching, inspiring location, couldn’t fault our experience at all….cant wait to book the glazing class!
  • 5/5 from Emma McBryde, attended May 2024: Lots of fun. Great instruction. Lovely location and setup. I learned a lot and will be back for the glazing class.
  • 5/5 from Christine Lawson, attended May 2024: Esther was lovely and so calm, informative and attentive.. It was very relaxing and I could have been happy spinning my wheel for longer. Thankyou for a delightful morning with a sense of achievement.
Your teacher

Earth & Alchemy Ceramics
Earth & Alchemy Ceramics

5.0 (295)
female Women-owned

I have spent the last five years falling deeply in love with pottery. Immersing myself in clay has completely changed my life and has helped me to express myself freely and creatively while maintaining positive mental health. I love teaching classes and sharing the joy of creating with clay with others.
Having studied ceramics in depth at TAFE and with various master potters I feel confident to now be teaching others. I have also completed an internship at a studio where I later returned as manager to teach classes as well as new interns, taking them from complete beginners all the way through to advanced - some students have even gone on to be successful in starting their own businesses with pottery.
My deep love for the earth inspires my work. I create organic shapes and use vibrant colours to reflect the wonderful world we live in. Something I love about pottery is that every single piece is completely 100% unique! Each piece tells a story and serves a purpose. The process of making pottery is incredibly fun, rewarding, therapeutic and calming.
All of our teachers are highly experienced and passionate about the craft of pottery. Whoever leads your workshop, we guarantee you will be in great hands.
I am super excited to be able to share my cosy and beautiful studio overlooking the Brisbane River and city with you. Come and create something beautiful!

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