Hand Building Clay Tecniques Workshop

Learn a variety of hand building techniques in our beautiful space and develop your skills!



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 6 to 12

  $85 - $95 ($95 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $90/guest for 5+ guests, $85/guest for 10+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
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Clay Sculpture & Hand Building Experience Gifts
Discover the joy of creating with your hands in this unique and engaging hand building clay techniques workshop with Jo Jo. In this workshop, you will learn how to craft your own ceramic pieces from scratch using simple but effective methods including pinch pots, coiling, slab building, and much more. You will be guided through the process of hand building, where you will create beautiful and functional pieces to take home.
If you're new to working with clay, there's no need to worry - Jo Jo creates a welcoming and supportive environment where beginners can thrive. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve with just a little guidance and encouragement.
Throughout the session, you will work with white Raku clay and a wide variety of tools to bring your creations to life. The experience of working with clay is not only therapeutic but also incredibly rewarding. You will leave the workshop feeling inspired and with your own unique pieces to display proudly in your home.
Firing and glazing is included for up to 2 small peices.
What you'll get
  • 2.5-hour guided hand-building pottery workshop suitable for beginners
  • High-quality white Raku clay to create your unique pieces
  • Use of all pottery tools and equipment
  • Expert guidance from our experienced ceramic artist Jo Jo throughout the session
  • Bisque firing and glaze firing of your finished pieces
  • Tea, coffee and light refreshments
  • A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in our inspiring warehouse-style art studio
  • Small class sizes for plenty of individual support
  • Your finished ceramic creations to collect once firing is complete
Please note: Your creations will be professionally fired after the workshop and ready for collection approximately 3–4 weeks later. If you would like to glaze your work yourself, ask us about our follow-up glazing sessions.
Knowledge required
None required! Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
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, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

VIA Studio Newcastle - 5 Hanbury Street, Mayfield NSW

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VIA Studio Open Workshops
VIA Studio Open Workshops

female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Melisah, the founder of VIA Studio.
Creativity has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. I'm a practising visual artist, an experienced art educator, and the founder of VIA Studio—a creative space built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence and connection that making art can bring.
I've spent over 20 years teaching Visual Arts, including more than a decade working in specialist education with autistic students and young people living with disability. Alongside teaching, I've continued to develop my own art practice, exhibiting my work and being selected as a finalist in several art prizes, including the Doug Moran Portrait Prize, the Newcastle Club Foundation Art Prize and the Maitland Art Prize.
After years of teaching in schools, I realised there was something many adults were missing—a welcoming place to simply create. Somewhere without pressure, where people could learn new skills, slow down, meet others and rediscover the satisfaction of making something with their own hands. That's what inspired me to create VIA Studio Open Workshops.
One of my favourite things about teaching is watching people surprise themselves. So many people arrive saying, "I'm not creative, " only to leave feeling proud of what they've made and excited to come back. Seeing that confidence grow is incredibly rewarding.
Our workshops are designed to feel more like gathering with friends than attending a class. We laugh, chat, share ideas and celebrate each person's unique style. Whether you're coming with friends, planning a creative date, or arriving on your own, you'll find a warm, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in our warehouse-style studio.
I believe creativity isn't about being perfect—it's about being curious. My goal is for every person who walks through our doors to leave feeling inspired, connected and excited to keep creating long after the workshop ends!
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