Pottery Wheel Private Class: A Wheelfulness Experience

Slow down, center, and create



1 hour Location Matraville Class size 1 to 8 guests   $75 - $180 ($180 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $95/guest for 2 guests, $75/guest for 3+ guests) (Afterpay available)

This beginner-friendly private class offers a mindful introduction to the pottery wheel and invites you to experience Wheelfulness. Through the Wheelfulness approach, the wheel is not only used for shaping clay, but also for cultivating somatic mindfulness.
With step-by-step guidance, you will experience the ‘wheelful’ way of centering clay and forming a small bowl or plate on the pottery wheel. Bettina will guide you to connect with your center and maintain a sense of inner stillness as you shape the clay on the spinning wheel. At the end of the session, you will also have the opportunity to add coloured liquid clay to decorate your piece.
Glazing and kiln-firing are included in your booking fee, and your finished pieces will be ready for collection in three weeks after the class.
What you'll get
  • Private pottery wheel experience.
  • Create and colour your pottery pieces.
  • Glazing and kiln-firing included.
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Knowledge required
This class is beginner-friendly, and no prior experience with the pottery wheel is required.
What to bring
It is recommended that you wear clothes you don’t mind getting clay on. Aprons are provided.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Extra time: 30min ($75)
  • Extra time: 1 hour ($150)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

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

Location

Wheelfulness Pottery - 5/153 Beauchamp Road, Matraville NSW

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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Private Class: A Wheelfulness Experience

  • 5/5 from Kylie Sweet, attended Oct 2025: Lots of fun! Bettina explained what to do really well, explaining why you had to do each step. Will definitely do another class!
  • 5/5 from Jess Fox, attended Aug 2025: We had such a fun time with Bettina yesterday doing a private pottery wheel class. It was a beautiful studio and Bettina was a great teacher. It was so good being able to learn in a private class like that where we could really understand and take our time. Can’t wait to pick up our finished products in a few weeks! Would definitely recommend and would do it again ourselves.
  • 5/5 from Sherry Lu, attended Jun 2024: My daughter had a terrific experience with you at the class today. We went for her birthday party and her friends and sister came as well. They all had a fun experience and the teaching was great. She has come before and she loved it! We will come again another time!
  • 5/5 from Mustafa Acar, attended Jul 2023: Relaxed environment, friendly and supportive teacher, a lot of fun. Makes a great bday present
  • 5/5 from Molly Standen, attended Jul 2023: This class was absolutely awesome. Lots of fun! Excellent teacher and great size class. We learnt some great skills and foundations.
  • 5/5 from Kirsty Aitken, attended Jun 2023: Very enjoyable class, Bettina is a skilled potter and she takes the time to teach her techniques so that everyone can create something they like.
  • 5/5 from Mark Walker, attended Jun 2023: What a terrific morning we enjoyed under the expert tutoring of Bettina learning about - and how to use - the pottery wheel, clay and our hands to craft wonderful pots that we will use to grow plants in. Bettina is not only very knowledgeable but also has incredible patience to be able to watch me ruin a perfectly good bal of clay No, really, it was a delightful way to learn how to make a piece that will be a centrepiece for discussion well into the future... Highly recommend this experience to anyone that has a free morning to learn a complete new skill.
  • 5/5 from Marise Maechler, attended Mar 2023: Was such a fun time sharing this experience with friends, everyone with different results. I just wish it had of been longer
  • 5/5 from Joshua Knackstredt, attended Feb 2023: Bettina was very knowledgeable and broke down the pottery-making process into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Catherine Francis, attended Jan 2023: My wife and I had a wonderful session with Bettina embracing and learning the art of using the pottery wheel and making our own unique pots/bowls. The studio was very easy to find and there was street parking available. Bettina was lovely, welcoming, friendly and patient when it came to our questions and teaching us all the steps to shape the clay on the pottery wheel. We both really enjoyed the workshop and left wanting more! The studio also has a glass cabinets with some gifts that you can purchase for all ages; very cute gnomes, mushroom houses for the garden or kids play room. Just beautiful! We will be back with our kids in tow as Bettina offers workshops over the school holidays for kids 7-12 and even for teenagers too. Thank you Bettina!
  • 5/5 from Ben Puyenbroek, attended Dec 2022: Bettina was a lovely and patient teacher with great facilities, the small class size was perfect for new starters so questions are quickly and efficiently addressed, had a wonderful time and will definitely look to do some of her other classes
  • 5/5 from Kirsty Towner, attended Nov 2022: Thoroughly enjoyed our pottery class. Bettina is a wonderful teacher and she is great at demonstrating and teaching us how to create our clay pots. Thoroughly enjoyable and would definitely recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Jackson, attended Oct 2022: Such a wonderful class. Bettina was so patient and helpful, and gives very clear directions. She's also very encouraging. I thoroughly enjoyed the class
  • 4/5 from Kirsty Towner, attended Oct 2022: Enjoyed learning to use the pottery wheel - the teacher was very helpful and good at explanations and steps in creating a clay bowl on the wheel. A very good class and would recommend this
  • 5/5 from Kate Rodick, attended Aug 2022: Fun, interactive and informative class learning the basics to pottery in a comfortable learning environment.
  • 5/5 from Miriam Levy, attended Aug 2022: Such a great weekend activity with my daughter. We loved the creativity and we stood a chance at making something lovely on our first time with the patient guidance of such a really great teacher.
  • 5/5 from Tina Tran, attended Jul 2022: Was an fun and enjoyable class, the teachers instructions were clear and attended to each student. Highly recommended class
  • 5/5 from Jacinta Chang, attended Jun 2022: A fantastic and personal private lesson for the three of us. A beautiful and homey studio, couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Would definitely recommend as a gift or experience to learn something new. Thanks, Bettina!
  • 5/5 from Nishwa Khalil, attended Mar 2022: Bettina was great! Very talented and welcoming We took a private class with her and found it to be very cathartic. We will definitely rebook another session/class with her.
  • 5/5 from Anneliese Sierra, attended Mar 2022: This workshop was so much fun! The studio had such a nice vibe, the teacher was so patient and had such a lovely voice! Loved how she taught us step by step practical tips. First time trying pottery and enjoyed it so much
  • 5/5 from Skye Potesta, attended Mar 2022: We loved getting our hands dirty and Bettina was a great teacher - would definitely do more classes with her:)
  • 5/5 from Rachael Moir, attended Mar 2022: Lovely experience So relaxing and therapeutic. We will be back for kids and adults. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Ashley Ruscoe, attended Feb 2022: The teacher was so lively and explained everything really well. The house was also really cute and relaxing. Would definitely recommend this class :)
  • 5/5 from Sarah Lee, attended Feb 2022: We had a great time with Bettina in this workshop. We learnt about controlling the pottery wheel, and basic techniques for pottery. All the materials were provided and she took us through step by step to create our final masterpiece. So happy with this class and looking forward to seeing the final product when it is ready.
  • 5/5 from Deanna Constable, attended Jan 2022: As first time potters my daughter (16) and I just loved this class. Bettina was patient and her instructions were clear and thoughtful. Plenty of time to practice and the clay and wheel were high quality. We’ll be back.
  • 5/5 from Joe Thompson, attended Jan 2022: Bettina was lovely. She’d thought about the best way to communicate all of the necessary information but still left time for self-exploration.
  • 5/5 from Estella Pounder, attended Dec 2021: I booked a private lesson and Bettina was fantastic! I’ve always loved working with clay - but never learned wheel throwing. Bettina was able to teach me the basics and I had a great time learning a new skill. She encouraged me to be creative and experiment with the second bowl I got to make which I appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful experience! 5/5 stars!
  • 5/5 from John Nguyen, attended Nov 2021: Thank you for a wonderful experience! Our pottery lesson was taught to us with lots of guidance whilst still allowing for space to explore our own creative side! Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend for all levels of potters!
  • 5/5 from Rahima Rajwani, attended Jun 2021: It was my absolute first attempt and Bettina was amazing very thorough and patient. The venue was cozy with a small group for 4 so we got hands on guidance. All materials were provided. I made 3 items and found it incredibly therapeutic. Felt like a kind of meditation. Definitely found a new hobby that I will keep up.
  • 5/5 from Ashleigh Hamilton, attended Jun 2021: Bettina was lovely and the place has a great feel and very cute set up with the wheels Kids loved it
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Illes, attended Jun 2021: Great class to do a beginners pottery lesson. Bettina was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend.
  • 4/5 from Fiona Phung, attended Jun 2021: We had a fun time making our little pots. Bettina was a good, friendly teacher. It was nice meeting other pottery newcomers and playing with clay. Two hours is just the right amount of time to learn and create without getting too tired. Look forward to going again :)
  • 4/5 from Hillie McPhee, attended May 2021: The class was great, the teacher was really easy to understand and very patient. We had a lovely time
  • 5/5 from David Spear, attended Mar 2021: This booking was a birthday gift when I could not think of anything else to get and I was looking forward to it for many months, but only as something small and low key. Bettina was a charming, knowledgeable, patient but directive teacher. She is highly successful because she is passionate, but also keeps group sizes small and personal. We were all successful in turning out two items, so clearly the teaching was good quality!
  • 5/5 from Luke Delaney, attended Mar 2021: Class was amazing and a great way for intro to the pottery wheel Coming back to do more
  • 5/5 from Chris Jourdain, attended Mar 2021: Very enjoyable. With great learnings for beginners. Friendly class and atmosphere Bettina was a great help for the whole class
  • 5/5 from Lucy Armstrong, attended Feb 2021: Great personalised class in a lovely space. Bettina is super passionate about her craft and full of information and gentle guidance
  • 4/5 from Tom Snell, attended Feb 2021: Teacher and location was good just think we need a bit more talking us through the steps
  • 5/5 from Cynthia Wu, attended Nov 2020: Thank you Bettina for the workshop. Me and my girl really enjoyed it :) Cynthia and Yoyo
  • 5/5 from Jennise McLeod, attended Nov 2020: Bettina is such a lovely teacher, very informative, clear with instructions and tutorial along the way to help us understand the taming of the clay! Loved learning something new in a peaceful creative environment. Thanks Bettina for a great day out with my best friend.
  • 5/5 from Keat, attended Nov 2020: Excellent experience, our teacher was knowledgeable and patient with us and the facility was nice and clean. Pottery using a wheel was certainly harder than it looks but a fun experience, good to have with colleagues, friends or family.
  • 5/5 from Winnie Chan, attended Nov 2020: Bettina was a great and attentive teacher. We were inexperienced and her instructions were very clear. The venue was very clean and COVID safe. We were able to get a private class with 4 people and we had a very positive, relaxing and fun experience. Definitely will try to book another class again!
  • 5/5 from Dominic Swampillai, attended Nov 2020: Took a private class which was very well set up! The teacher was enthusiastic and informative which made for a pleasant experience. Definitely coming back for more!
  • 5/5 from Renee Summers, attended Oct 2020: Bettina is a patient and kind host and teacher. She encourages the mindfulness elements of creative expression.
  • 5/5 from Emily, attended Oct 2020: Thank you Bettina I had fun with my mum and want to do more pottery classes
  • 5/5 from Aurelia Curmi, attended Oct 2020: Bettina was lovely she was a great help with my daughter and we both had a lot of fun and enjoyed our mother daughter time. I highly recommend this class and definitely will be booking again.
  • 5/5 from Mei Gan, attended Oct 2020: Thanks Bettina for such a lovely, fun and relaxing morning - it was a great start to the Hen's Do! Bettina is a great instructor, very clear and with a small class she was able to observe us and gave us individual pointers as well. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Emma Landre, attended Oct 2020: Class was a lot of fun and teacher very knowledgeable and patient. We enjoyed it very much and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn pottery skills
  • 5/5 from Mandy Saad, attended Oct 2020: Bettina was great, knowledgeable and very helpful. We quite enjoyed our private session. It was our first time to learn about the pottery wheel, but definitely won’t be the last. Bettina had the materials that allowed us to creat couple of beautiful pieces and she ensured that we make lovely pieces which we can keep forever. I loved the experience very much & definitely will be back. Thank you Bettina ️
  • 5/5 from David Duong, attended Oct 2020: I had fun experiencing pottery with my friend being taught by Mrs Bettina. She is a well mannered lady who converse eloquently, in a way that she help me understand the foundation of how to properly form a clay pot. Bettina has a lovely expressive passion for pottery. I recommend this to anyone that like something nice.
Your teacher

Bettina Stevanovic
Bettina Stevanovic
(Wheelfulness)

5.0 (216)
female Women-owned

I'm a somatic clay therapist offering mindfulness-based pottery classes and one-on-one therapy sessions in a calm and welcoming studio.
Before finding my way to clay, I spent several years in academia, completing a PhD in psychology and teaching at university. I began working with clay as a hobby, and over time, what started as a personal mindfulness practice evolved into a professional calling, leading me to train as a Clay Field® therapist.
I started Wheelfulness in 2019, and since then it has become known for its personalised approach that cultivates somatic mindfulness at the pottery wheel. Now, from my new studio in Matraville, I continue to offer small-group pottery classes alongside one-on-one clay therapy sessions.

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