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A kitchen set you’ll love—because you made it
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105 mins
Sandgate
1 to 8
(public classes),
6 to 12
(private)
(private classes)
$85
What you'll do
Spend a relaxed and creative afternoon making something functional and useful in this hands-on clay workshop. You will create two functional ceramic pieces: a garlic/ginger grater that doubles as a spoon rest and a herb stripper.Melissa will guide you step-by-step through simple hand-building techniques, including shaping and adding texture. You will create your own unique versions of these pieces, which will then be glazed in a classic white finish for a clean, timeless look.This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed to feel calm, enjoyable and rewarding. Your pieces will be professionally fired and finished and will be ready for collection approximately 4-5 weeks after the class.As an extra treat, a high tea for two (or three) is available as an add-on purchase (see photograph). As the venue is closed during our workshop, refreshments do need to be pre-booked with the venue.Perfect for friends, couples and families. Your creations will be fired and ready for collection 4 -5 weeks after the session and collection is at Melissa’s home studio in Brighton.
What you'll get
- A handmade garlic/ginger grater (spoon rest)
- A handmade herb stripper
- All clay, tools, and materials are provided, and the piece will be fired, finished, and glazed in classic white.
Knowledge required
This class has been designed especially for beginners. No experience is needed!
What to bring
An apron, if you have one or clothes you don't mind getting messy.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
Location
Sandgate Billard Saloon (former) - Gourmet Cakes And Platters, Fifth Avenue, Sandgate QLD
The building is between McDonalds and the Sandgate Train Station. Parking is available behind the building off Kennerley St.
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Recent reviews of Functional Kitchen Pottery Workshop
- 5/5 from Rina Sandford, attended Sep 2026: We had a fabulous time with Melissa, we all managed to finish two pieces in one afternoon. Directions were really clear, venue was easily accessible with great facilities
- 5/5 from Sue Cosgrove, attended Sep 2026: A wonderful class. We enjoyed the easy laid back direction of the hands on activity that produced some great outcomes that we will use in the kitchen. We went as a group and we had fun sharing our masterpieces.
- 5/5 from Leigh-Ann Hodgson, attended Sep 2026: Melissa was a great teacher and presenter at Clay Play. Very clear step by step presentation and individual follow up as the class followed her instructions. We successfully made a herb stripper and a spoon rest/garlic and ginger grater. Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and all the equipment that was individually placed and accessible. A great birthday gift for me from my daughter who also joined in. Thanks Melissa. Leigh-Ann Hodgson
- 5/5 from Michael Sandford, attended Sep 2026: Very cool class great instructor
- 5/5 from Brigitte Green, attended Sep 2026: Thanks Melissa. I love your style of teaching and so happy what we made. It was a lovely afternoon for my daughter and I.
- 5/5 from Marianella Picon, attended Jun 2026: We had so much fun with my husband! We wanted to also support local businesses so this was a great experience! Highly recommended and you end up with 2 pieces each! That is a great plus
- 5/5 from Andree Batson, attended Jun 2026: A perfect pottery experience. A great way to meet others and make a couple of gorgeous kitchen items. Melissa is a fabulous teacher and explains all about pottery tips as you create
- 5/5 from Cheryl Gibbs, attended Jun 2026: I really enjoy getting my hands on clay and this class was very relaxing and enjoyable. While it will take a little while to get my finished pieces back due to firing requirements, I'm looking forward to collecting them. The instructor made sure everyone had the materials they needed and that they had two finished products at the end of the lesson, one herb stripping bowl and one garlic grating bowl. I highly recommend the class.
- 5/5 from Suzanne Steele, attended May 2026: Fantastic class doing pottery with my Mum for Mothers Day, can't wait to see the end results Patient and encouraging teacher. Warm atmosphere. Would do another class for sure. Highly recommend
- 5/5 from Gwyneth Hitchen, attended May 2026: This class was amazing! We did it for Mother’s day and it truly was the best gift I could’ve ever given. It was so fun fruitful and our teacher had a beautiful passion for arts you can tell. Thankyou so much!
- 5/5 from Elizabeth Mellor, attended May 2026: I loved the small class & learning some basic pottery making skills. I went with my Mum for Mother's Day & we both had a fun time! It was fun, casual & I'd definitely go back to do another item!
- 5/5 from Amelia Robin, attended May 2026: This class was fantastic. Melissa was a very knowledgeable and helpful teacher demonstrating just the right amount of instruction and hands on experience so we could complete the class at our pace. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon connecting with The Arts and being creative and crafty. We will definitely be looking into further classes and it was such an enjoyable experience!
Your teacher
I’m Melissa, a potter and English teacher based in Brighton on the northern bayside of Brisbane. I've been more seriously doing pottery for about six years after taking a class in wheel throwing. Working with clay is addictive, good for personal well-being, and achievable — and that’s why I keep coming back to it.I now work from my home studio, where I enjoy both hand-building and wheel throwing objects that I mostly gift to family and friends. I'm a member of my local community studio, which allows me to learn from other potters. I now fire at home with my own kiln and mix many of my own glazes.Alongside making, I've taught high school English and Arts for about ten years. My workshops are calm, encouraging, and thoughtfully structured — and I cater mostly for beginners.I'm fairly confident that after a class or two, you may catch the very contagious pottery bug, and I hope you do.
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