Duldig Studio Clay Course: Home Is Where the Heart Is

Art, inspiration, and afternoon tea included!



4 x 3 hours Class size 1 to 32 guests       $576 (Afterpay available)

Enjoy Autumnal Sundays at Home is where the heart is: create art-inspired home décor—a four-week clay workshop series at the Duldig Studio museum and sculpture garden. Held on Sunday afternoons from 18 May to 14 June, this hands-on experience invites participants to explore the art of hand-built ceramics inspired by the intimate, art-filled home of artists Karl and Slawa Duldig.
Each session begins with a guided viewing of original artworks and design objects throughout the Duldig home, offering unique insight into the techniques and personal stories behind the pieces. Then, move into the studio for an engaging clay workshop led by sculptor Stefan Damschke.
Week 1 | Lamp Shade Base
Start your creative journey with a guided viewing of lamp shades and decorative objects in the living and dining rooms of the artists’ home. Sketch or record your favourite design features and exchange ideas with others. Be introduced to the workshop space and tools and experiment with clay coiling, decorative designs, and joining techniques.
Week 2 | Vase or Vessel
Focus on a range of vases and clay sculptures throughout the artists’ home. Explore the design flexibility and structural strength of clay slab technique in the workshop, apply and experiment with two different clays, decorative incision work, and stamping with found objects.
Week 3 | Planter or Platter
Encounter the mysterious Golden Singapore Head - a modelled portrait and painted sculpture all in one! Be inspired to make a figurative planter, platter, or expressive sculptural form using clay modelling or coil technique. Back at home continue your artistic practise with optional paint applications post-firing.
Week 4 | Finishing Workshop and more
The final session will be the “finishing salon” for your hand-crafted homewares before they are kiln-fired offsite. Take the time to complete unfinished work, smooth surfaces, and add final touches. Conclude the workshop series with a display and photograph your works in our artists’ corner.
Knowledge required
Whether you're an experienced ceramicist or a curious beginner, this program offers a rich, inspiring journey into functional art-making and the joy of creating beautiful, personal pieces for your home.
What to bring
All tools and materials are provided (excluding optional paint for post-firing), and works will be kiln-fired offsite and available for collection after the final session.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

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

Location

Duldig Studio, Burke Road, Malvern East VIC

Duldig Studio Clay Course: Home Is Where the Heart Is location
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Your teacher


The Duldig family home was opened as a museum in 1996. In 2002, the association, The Duldig Gallery Inc. became incorporated as a public museum and art gallery to operate the Duldig Studio. It is a tax exempt charity and recognised as a deductible gift recipient institution under the Commonwealth Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. At this time a gallery space was added to the original house so that changing exhibitions could be mounted. Within the house a number of rooms are maintained as they were during the family’s residence. Karl’s original studio, with kiln, tools and work across all periods has been kept as it was left by the artist, and in the adjoining garden the bronze and terracotta sculptures also remain in situ.

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2025-04-25 15:00:00
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