Hand Building and Sculptural Ceramic Workshop

Learn to build and create your own unique range of functional and decorative pieces



2.5 hours Class size 4 to 6 guests       $45

Trying to think of unique birthday gift ideas for a keen creative? Join Miranda Burgess' fun hand building workshop in Melbourne and make unique pieces of ceramic art in a fun and relaxed environment.
In this workshop students will be introduced to a range of hand-building techniques, including slab building, pinch pottery and coil construction. Using basic techniques, you'll be able to rediscover your creative side and embrace the endless possibilities and limitations of clay.
Your completed pieces will be fired and you'll have the option of having them glazed by Miranda too. Your pieces will be ready for collection in two-three weeks after your class.
If you're looking for fun things to do in Melbourne, then this creative hand building workshop would be a great pick for you!
Please note: Clay and firings are additional. Clay can be purchased at the studio for $25.00 per 10kg block and firings are charged at student rates of $16.00 per Kg.
What you'll get
  • GUidance from an expert
  • Your own clay creation to take home!
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Knowledge required
This workshop is perfect for beginners through to more experienced makers.
What to bring
A towel or apron.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

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

Location

Organic Forms Pottery Studio. Unit 1 65-67 Canterbury Road, Montrose VIC

Hand Building and Sculptural Ceramic Workshop location
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  • 5/5 from Maria Palacios, attended Nov 2025: Excellent class. Great teacher and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely try to join again. First they teach you how to work the clay and different techniques. Then there is the opportunity to make anything you want (mug, vase, bowls…). I made decorations for my Christmas tree. I was lots of fun!
  • 5/5 from Amy McRedmond, attended Nov 2025: Thanks for an awesome class!!
  • 5/5 from Fiona Miras, attended Oct 2025: Absolutely fantastic. I really recommend this to anyone who wants to build their confidence with clay and take it at their own pace. Miranda was a great teacher, assisted me and taught me wonderful techniques. I came with some photos and she helped me create two pieces within the 2.5 time frame which I was very happy with. I am now returning for another class as I enjoyed it so much. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Ashleigh Williams, attended Oct 2025: Our teacher Miranda was lovely and gave us a few ideas but allowed us to be creative - definitely do some searching before hand on something you might like to make, and she will help you achieve! We were required to buy clay to use ($25 per bag - probably enough for up to 4 people to share for the class if you’re going with friends) And we have booked in additional session to do glazing/painting.
  • 5/5 from Zac Smith, attended Jun 2025: We were shown a few basic techniques and then encouraged to use our own creativity to create whatever we pleased. Very friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Leanne Kelly, attended Jun 2025: Miranda was an excellent teacher and gave us some very useful tips and skills. It was my first time doing pottery and I enjoyed it a lot. My daughter is more experienced than me and also had a lot of fun. Miranda is very kind and generous with her time and knowledge. As a bonus, everyone else in the group (who were regulars) were extremely lovely and welcoming as well. Thanks for a great evening! :)
  • 5/5 from Lacey Montalan, attended Mar 2025: Really glad we found a class my daughter could join. Miranda was very welcoming to include my daughter (13) where others would not consider that age group. My daughter loved her first class and has been back 3 times as she found it welcoming and she was free to express her creativity. She found Miranda helpful in providing friendly advice to her project.
  • 5/5 from Tania Lim, attended Mar 2025: Miranda was great. Will be coming back!
  • 5/5 from Narelle Burr, attended Nov 2024: What a wonderful class! So much knowledge given in a friendly and creative environment. We were supervised when needed, but allowed the space to be creative. The room (which was full) had such a wonderful energy - we didn’t want to leave! Highly recommend - it’s a lot of fun.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Taylor, attended Jul 2024: I loved doing pottery. I have never done it before. I received Support, encouragement, and extremely friendly. Thank you. Plus the dog brings harmony
  • 5/5 from Kay Morris, attended May 2024: A lovely evening. Learnt some great techniques. Miranda is relaxed, very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Agnes Nguyen, attended Jan 2024: Miranda is fabulous tutor. She was very patient with us, engaged well, and encouraging. The venue is appropriate. We definitely would like to come back when we have chance to visit Melbourne again
  • 5/5 from Nguyen Thuy My, attended Dec 2023: Great. Really enjoy it. Miranda was very nice and helpful. We had good time there.
  • 5/5 from Rose Becker, attended Nov 2023: Miranda is an amazing teacher! We had a great evening learning the ins and outs of hand building under Miranda's watchful and helpful eye. 10/10 would recommend and will be back to do more classes!
  • 5/5 from Corrine Garamszegi, attended Aug 2023: The teacher, Miranda, was very helpful, informative and friendly. Other participants in the class were relaxed, friendly and inclusive of my friend and I (newbies). The studio was warm on a very cold day and equipment was plentiful. The Hand Building and Sculptural Ceramic Workshop allowed me to fully focus. As I have inflammatory arthritis the class was a great activity for low impact exercise of my hands and fingers. I enjoyed making a few small pots and then a water pot brush holder and palette for watercolour.
  • 5/5 from Liz Pentogenis, attended Jul 2023: I loved it. I haven’t use clay for so many years. Staff were very helpful. I will be going back!
  • 5/5 from Amy Lea, attended Jun 2023: Miranda is an amazing teacher. She is very patient and is open to teach any techniques for you to create your own masterpiece! The space is great and the community is very friendly. BIg plus is the cutest puppy on site!
  • 5/5 from Ashley Glover, attended Jun 2023: Relaxed atmosphere, guidence and support at your own pace. You can purchase clay at the shop. I shared a block with my friend.
  • 5/5 from Emma O'Connor, attended Jun 2023: A great class that goes over all the basics and allows for further work with your leftover clay.
  • 5/5 from John Cocks, attended Apr 2023: V enjoyable evening. Enthusiastic, engaging teacher - so learned a lot.
  • 5/5 from Julie Kennedy, attended Apr 2023: We had a blast! It is a super relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Miranda is knowledgeable and passionate about her art. Her hands on approach made it a truely wonderful learning experience.
  • 5/5 from Susan Partridge, attended Mar 2023: Teachers are supportive and instructive, they pay individual attention and have a class with great atmosphere. I would highly recommend this workshop to friends and family.
  • 5/5 from Noelle Hutchinson, attended Nov 2022: Really good session. Warm welcome, well organised, lovely vibe, most enjoyable. Hope to go back for more.
  • 5/5 from Joan Wymer, attended Nov 2022: Great venue, the class had a mix of return students and new ones like me, everyone very friendly and Miranda did a skillful job of attending to us all over the course of the class. Came awsy with lots of ideas.
  • 4/5 from Lorraine Murray, attended Nov 2022: Enjoyed my pottery class, our teacher was welcoming and fun. The venue was a bit tight on space but was explained to us that it was a full class the night we attended. Will be going back for more clay fun.
  • 5/5 from Eloise Hogan, attended Oct 2022: We absolutely loved this ceramics class, the teacher is super friendly and creates a safe positive environment Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Kari Nadtochy, attended Oct 2022: I loved the class! Will definitely come again. Miranda is very attentive and helpful teacher. You can purchase a variety of clay. The company was very nice, everyone was working on their project, so inspiring!
  • 5/5 from Nia Beardsley, attended Aug 2022: Fantastic experience for a first timer! A well organised space, lots of attention, some near finished pieces that I'm definitely coming back to finish!
  • 5/5 from Nicole Cordia, attended Jul 2022: Kind and helpful teacher who knew her craft and inspired her students. I would highly recommend her.
  • 5/5 from Emily Noble, attended Jun 2022: Teacher was encouraging and informative. Helped to support the ideas we had in the class. Was really nice to work with
  • 5/5 from Nina Stefanac, attended May 2022: Great teaching and lots of personal attention. It's a great space to learn and no pressure to be an expert! I'd recommend to beginners and more experienced potters alike!
  • 5/5 from Thomas Hodges, attended Apr 2022: This was such a great class. It was super informative and we got to try and make a lot of different things. Such good value for money. Miranda was so helpful and a fantastic teacher.
Your teacher

Miranda Burgess
Miranda Burgess
(Made by Miranda)

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Indebted to my family roots and committed to great design I have over 25 years experience working in ceramics.
With my vision and a passion for creating beautiful pieces, educating and inspiring others to find their creative style and abilities is my aspiration.
Each piece I make is crafted by hand whilst exploring the limitations of clay and it's organic forms.
With my passion to inspire others class activities are designed to open your creative abilities. Students are encouraged to establish their own unique direction and style.

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