Ceramic Hand Building Course for Beginners

Learn to make ceramic art with your hands at this fun and relaxing experience



2 hours Location Montville Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 4 to 6   $90 (Afterpay available)

If you're looking for gift experiences for a keen creative or things to do on the Sunshine Coast with friends, why not sink your hands into something new and try out Art Workshops' beginner-friendly hand building course!
In this course, you will be guided through the basic steps to create three of your own ceramic pieces from scratch by an expert ceramicist. You'll learn how to wedge, slab and pinch your way to making a unique teapot and cup or mug and platter.
Get inspired by your inner creative and make one-of-a-kind patterns and shapes and build confidence as you learn new skills too!
If you're looking for fun group activities or creative birthday gift ideas, this ceramic course would be a great pick for you. Not only will you learn new skills, but also leave feeling confident and creatively fulfilled with three new ceramic pieces to add to your collection!
Please note:
Glazing is not included in this course. If you would like to book a glazing session (two hours), you can select the add-on at checkout.

Upcoming dates for Ceramic Hand Building Course for Beginners

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 18 Oct 2026, 3:20pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 21 Oct 2026 and 14 Nov 2026.

  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 9am-11am
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 9am-11am
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 9am-11am
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All materials are provided
  • Two bisque fired ceramic pieces to take home!
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly workshop.
What to bring
Just bring yourself!
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.

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

Location

Art Workshops, Montville - 184 Main Street, Montville QLD

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Recent reviews of Ceramic Hand Building Course for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Nic Holden, attended Jun 2026: Great venue, excellent teachers. Was such an enjoyable experience
  • 5/5 from Tracey Clay, attended May 2026: Great teacher, lots of individual attention, support all the way.
  • 5/5 from Kim Monserrat, attended Feb 2026: The venue is great, Janine was very welcoming & friendly…also patient & helpful. A gift from my son for Christmas, I was hesitant but my sister inlaw came too & we had a lovely time playing with clay, chatting away while we each made a mug & plate…the time goes fast when you’re having fun.
  • 5/5 from Leanne McCosh, attended Dec 2025: I highly recommend this studio.. The teacher is super welcoming. Best studio on the coast.. I will be back for other classes soon
  • 5/5 from Kay Moodie, attended Nov 2025: I had a lovely time. I made a coffee mug and a small bowl. I am looking forward to going back and glazing. Glass instructions - with you every step of the way. Very supportive and friendly
  • 5/5 from Elmas, attended Aug 2025: It was a very pleasant and fun experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it and made beautiful pieces of pottery️Janine was very patient with us. Thank you Janine. We love it.
  • 5/5 from Sibel, attended Aug 2025: I had such a wonderful time at the Ceramic Hand Building Course for Beginners! The class was welcoming, relaxed, and very hands-on. The instructor explained everything clearly and gave us plenty of guidance, while also encouraging creativity and letting us explore our own ideas. It was a perfect balance of learning new techniques and having fun. I left feeling proud of what I made and inspired to keep going with ceramics. Highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to try something new!
  • 5/5 from Samantha Cromar, attended Jun 2025: Thank you we will be back x
  • 5/5 from Helen Gilmore, attended May 2025: Great class. Janine very friendy and informative. Class moved along well and plenty of support throughout class
  • 5/5 from Ali Grant, attended Mar 2025: I had such a great time. A birthday gift from my sister had me creating my own mug & bowl in the hand pottery class for beginners & meeting lovely people. Janine really knows her craft & the studio is brimming with inspiration so the possibilities are truly endless. With such an array of classes to choose from, I think I’ll be back very soon.
  • 5/5 from Lynn Woodward, attended Feb 2025: Great class, small size so gots lots of help and one on one instruction. Plenty of time to think about design for put pieces and try things out before starting on the real thing. We were total beginners and really happy with out results. Class was a gift, easy to book and use gift voucher. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Mudge, attended Jul 2024: Wonderful relaxed fun day spent with my daughter for her birthday (28yo), instructor was very supportive and fun. Definitely recommend the class and instructor, and will be back with my boys (30yo) ;-) Sharon and Sheridan
  • 5/5 from Joanne Schofield, attended Nov 2022: Beautiful venue, easy to find. Very relaxing class with plenty of opportunities for freestyling. Would book again.
Your teacher

Art Workshops
Art Workshops

5.0 (238)

Janine Delgos is a Visual Artist who works in 3D and 2D media and has a career in art education spanning 35 years. She has valued networking and supporting community connections for both adults and students and assisting others in making pathways through visual art. She has been a designer and facilitator of workshops and visual arts projects in various media, size and scale.
Janine completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Melbourne State College ( now Melbourne University) in 1984 and has taught extensively in Victoria and Queensland within the Education Department for the last 30 years as a Visual Arts teacher. Now her passion is being channelled into her own studio that offers workshops in ceramics, painting, drawing, watercolours, pastels and printmaking.

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