Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class

Clay, coffee and a slow morning.



2 hours Location Newcastle Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 10 to 30   $120 (Afterpay available)

The gentler cousin of Clay & Sip. Same class, earlier start, no alcohol, all ages welcome.
This class includes one final item, which is fired and ready for you to pick up around 3-4 weeks later. Yes, it’s functional - you can pop it in the microwave/dishwasher.
*Work may crack or even explode during kiln firing; we do not offer refunds for such instances. If your piece is mistakenly picked up by someone else, we regret we cannot offer refunds. Ensure your name is clearly marked on your work.
Self-managed NDIS must ‘not’ book via the website, please email the studio.

Upcoming dates for Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 19 Oct 2026, 5:04pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

27 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
A mug, bowl, vase or small planter. Your call.
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
Bring clothes you don't mind getting clay on, and closed shoes. Short nails help more than you'd think. Leave the rest to us, we've got the clay, the tools and the teaching.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Fire & Glazing (2 piece) ($30)
  • Bring a Child (8yrs- 15yrs) ($75)
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.

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

Location

The Art Department - 1/133 King Street, Newcastle NSW

Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class location
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Recent reviews of Clay and Coffee Hand Building Class

  • 5/5 from Sussan Christie, attended May 2026: Enjoyable class
  • 5/5 from Claudia Martin, attended May 2026: The occasion was for Mother’s Day it was a beautiful morning learning to make a mug, plate and bowl. The teachers were so helpful!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Jones, attended Apr 2026: Something I did with a small group of friends, had never done anything with clay before. Enjoyed it very much and the instructor was clear, competent and helpful, looking forward to getting our finished pieces
  • 5/5 from Sophie Gehrig, attended Jan 2026: Sandy is a great teacher for this class & very patient throughout the time in class.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Meisner, attended Sep 2025: Saffron the teacher was great, very helpful and patient. Glass was enough time to do what we wanted. I look forward to collecting my piece in due course. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Julia Jerome, attended Sep 2025: Such a fun class! Our teacher was very knowledgeable and I felt comfortable asking anything. Highly recommend as a dip your toe in the water experience :)
  • 5/5 from Jessica Edwards, attended Aug 2025: Fantastic class. Sandy was very knowledgeable and so helpful during the class. Can’t wait to see how our designs turn out.
  • 5/5 from Trish Murphy-Wilson, attended Jul 2025: We had such a lovely time at the Coffee and Clay hand moulding class. The space was warm and welcoming, with a relaxed vibe. The instructors were friendly and supportive, guiding us through each step. Working with clay was surprisingly calming and therapeutic. Whether you made making a bowl or tried something more individual, everyone found their own style. At the end of the class, we walked away with handmade piece we were proud of. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to unwind and get creative!
  • 3/5 from Kaysee Oliver, attended Jun 2025: good class
  • 5/5 from Izabela Labuda, attended Feb 2025: Thoroughly enjoyed the class. It was well organised and friendly.
  • 5/5 from Karissa Shrubb, attended Oct 2024: I really enjoyed the hand building class. The teacher was knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. The equipment was well stocked. It was a relaxed atmosphere and a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning. I definitely recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Ngaire Bailey, attended Oct 2024: I really enjoyed the workshop and found it’s a relaxing, creative experience. The time flew by quickly!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Harrington, attended Oct 2024: Great teacher and a enjoyable class I highly recommend going to one of these classes
  • 5/5 from Delia Ohara, attended Mar 2024: Fun class and great teacher. Everything you need is all provided. Also a good length
  • 5/5 from Shanaye Jones, attended Jan 2024: So great, we had lots of fun! Have recommended to friends and family after visiting.
  • 5/5 from Mara Beddoes, attended Jul 2023: A very relaxed and fun class, the teachers are lovely and knowledgeable - a friendly and warm environment to get creative in, will definitely be coming back again :-)
  • 5/5 from Jodie Wilks, attended Jun 2023: It was great fun! A lovely and friendly atmosphere. Some brief instructions at the start to allow for more time to get creative plus a yummy coffee from the café next door. There was plenty of support provided as you required it. All questions were answered very kindly and helpfully. I appreciated the guidance provided. The offer of glazing and firing your piece for a small price at the end was a nice touch too! I can't wait to go back!
  • 5/5 from Hannah Carr, attended Jun 2023: The class was so much fun, the atmosphere was relaxed and the teacher (sorry I can’t remember her name) was so lovely and helpful. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Katy Smith, attended Jun 2023: Lovely staff, helpful tips, complete creative freedom. I made there little things in the time provided, but others made one bigger more detail piece. Great overall experience. Got chocolate was delicious!
  • 5/5 from Margo Winstone, attended Jun 2023: Mahaylia was great, very knowledgeable and encouraging I thoroughly enjoyed my class, will be back for another
  • 4/5 from Brydie Wallace, attended Jun 2023: Venue was great, good location. Honestly thought it could’ve gone for a bit longer or had a half hour cross over at the end because we finished at 12pm and the other class started at 12pm. Felt it was a little overpriced.
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The Art Department

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