I'm so glad I found this studio! Returning to ceramics after more than 30 years has been an absolute joy. The open wheel sessions are relaxed, supportive and inspiring, and the glazing class on my first bisque-fired pieces was excellent. Agatha is a fantastic teacher who shares her knowledge generously and creates a friendly, creative environment. I always leave feeling motivated and excited for my next session.
We went as a family with kids (6& 3yo). We all loved it! My kids were engaged for the full hour. The teacher was lovely and helpful, the place cosy and relaxed. Would go again.
Our daughter really enjoyed the teens school holiday workshop. She really got into the creative, meditative zone and it was a lovely to work with your hands. She said the guidance was just right. The studio provides a lovely setting.
Vanessa Seary•
Attended Aug 2026
This was
Vanessa's
eighteenth time doing this class
I have learnt a lot from Agatha in this handbuilding class. Agatha has offered me great advice on how to improve my handbuilding techniques. Also very good advice on using slips and glazes. I am really enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the class and I’m very happy with such a terrific teacher.
I love these pottery wheel classes! Ariel is an incredibly patient teacher with great tips for both beginners and experienced potters. He creates a calm, fun atmosphere that makes learning feel relaxed. The studio is also very well equiped and in a great location. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to try pottery!
Incredibly fun! A wonderful accessible and friendly introduction to wheel throwing. Ariel was warm knowledgeable and approachable, not to mention patient! 10/10 would highly recommend
Thanks Leanne for a wonderful course, again :)). I really enjoyed learning new techniques and especially loved the hands-on experience. Your guidance and encouragement made the course so enjoyable
I so enjoy going to the Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio, both for tuition and open studio. Agatha and Leanne are such supportive, patient teachers….casual yet focused. It’s a wonderful and unique environment right on Bondi Beach.
It was a great learning experience - only three students, which meant we got almost one-to-one attention - I enjoyed a sense of curiosity, intrigue, intensity and … suspense!!! I can’t wait to see how my pieces turn out!!! Thank you Agatha
Such a fun pottery class! The instructor is amazing, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the whole experience has been so enjoyable. Would absolutely recommend!
Fun and therapeutic Hand Building Foundations course with Leanne. Thank you for encouraging and being patient, especially glazing day :))I learned so much and really enjoyed every class. Highly recommend! ️
The teacher Leanne was fantastic, explained all the steps so clearly, she was so encouraging and positive. The class atmosphere was so relaxed and everyone was so friendly.
This is the second time I have completed the foundations course in wheel throwing. The course is great and the best thing is Ariel the teacher who is an excellent instructor, super patient and genuinely interested in helping you learn. And it's a lovely community studio in Bondi. I highly recommend this class.
This course was a great introduction to all the steps for throwing vessels. Our teacher Ariel was excellent - calm, insightful, able to instruct us in the very basics. Whilst I may not have developed a high level of skill, I most certainly developed a high level of appreciation for the art form The course has whet my appetite to learn the practice in depth
Great class that was for young kids but I the grandma joined in with my 10 year old granddaughter as I really wanted to do some clay work too. Everyone was fine about it and I loved the class. I think the teacher geared to the young children very well and catered for the range of their ages with amazing patience.THANK YOU
My Daughters birthday and we organised a little pottery class with family and some friends. Teacher was patient and clear in the basics and helpful when kids needed assistance.Room and equipment were all very comfortable and the pottery room was ready for our arrival.I highly recommend doing a private family class at Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio
I have thoroughly enjoyed my five sessions of hand building with clay!! Agatha creates a great balance between expert advice, guidance and clever tips but also leaving each student to build and develop their skills and work on their projects independently. I can’t wait for the glazing glass to glaze my pieces and then I’m sure I will be signing up for another five week course thank you Agatha and everyone else who helps run the studio.
Thank you, Leanne, for such an enjoyable course. I learned so much and really appreciated your guidance and encouragement throughout. It was a wonderful experience!
My two boys love this class and look forward to it every week. Agatha is a great and patient teacher and the boys have improved their skills since they have been there. And, I mean, the location is second to none!
Great teacher who imparted so much information in a short time. Hand on learning right from the start meaning that we learned through making. Lovely informal, friendly and welcoming environment.
I highly recommend this pottery class! The class sizes are smaller than other classes I've done so I felt like we were able to get more help and support throughout.
Ariel is the best teacher in throwing that I have had! He took us through each stage of the process in a very xonsidered way giving us key points to remember, deminstrating the process and observing and guiding us.Focused and clear.
Really enjoyed the hand building clay class. It was such a relaxing and creative experience, and the 2 hours went so quickly. Leanne explained everything clearly and made the class easy to follow, even for beginners. Highly recommend
Loved this wheel throwing course with Ariel! He was such a great instructor, patient, knowledgeable, and made the classes really fun and relaxed. I learned so much and would definitely recommend it.
Had a great time learning in the foundations wheel course. Ariel was an amazing instructor! He was super clear and helpful with his instructions. Made so many cute bowls that I will definitely use at home. I even signed up for another 5 weeks! Would highly recommend.
I did the wheel-throwing foundations course run by Ariel and absolutely loved it! The demonstrations and instructions were clear, insightful, and easy to follow, allowing us to build our skills each week and create pieces we were truly impressed with. Highly recommend!
Agatha was a brilliant instructor, patient, friendly and informative. I highly recommend the Studio and my friends and I will be booking another class soon!
Our private class was the perfect way to spend Sunday afternoon. From grandparents to grandchildren all had a fantastic time. The class was fun, engaging and easy going and has inspired a number of us to give it another go!
Many thanks for the lovely clay work shop this morning. my granddaughter enjoyed it very much. Leanne and Kayla were so helpful and gentle with the children. We will definitely comeback for finalising her project.
Ariel was a great communicator and clearly demonstrated how to create ceramic bowls using the wheel. I would recommend this course to other interested people. Donna
I really enjoyed the 5 weeks wheel throwing. I knew wheel throwing is very difficult and I came with no expectations to produce anything. But Agatha has been a wonderful teacher, as well as a very talented artist. I specially loved the trimming part, it's so satisfying. And I even managed to make some stuff I was really proud of. But more than the result itself, I really enjoyed learning and have a nice relaxing time. The atmosphere of the studio is very nice and welcoming, and it's very inspiring to see other people creations.Thanks Agatha for those 5 weeks, I'll keep coming for sure.
Thoroughly enjoyed the 5 week hand building course.Leanne is a fantastic teacher: calm, patient, helpful and explains everything very clearly. Highly recommend this studio!
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