Hand Building Taster Class: Sculpt a Torso

Learn how to sculpt a torso using hand building clay in Bondi



2 hours Class size 6 to 10 guests       $100 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

On the search for unique things to do in Sydney? Enjoy some time at Bondi Pavilion and handbuild with clay to make your own unique torso.
These single-session two-hour classes are great for those new to clay as well as clay pros who would like to see what it’s like to learn how to make using mainly your hands (and a few simple tools) - the way clay has been shaped for centuries! You’ll be guided through the basic steps to shaping your piece in a fun, relaxed class.
We’ll explore techniques such as carving, stamping and sgraffito as ways to finish your torso. You can make it a vase, cup, or even a candle holder.
Please note:This class does not involve learning how to make on the potter’s wheel.
What you'll get
an experience of making a clay torso.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. No previous experience required.
What to bring
  • An apron or clothes that you don't mind getting a little clay on
  • Please wear closed shoes (essential)
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach NSW

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Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio
Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio

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Located at iconic Bondi Beach, Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio nurtures creativity, wellbeing and community through clay.
The Studio is run by Agatha Pupaher and Leanne Berelowitz in partnership with Waverley Council. Agatha co-founded and managed Sydney Clay Studio, a creative space and kiln firing service in St Peters from 2017-2024. Agatha is a ceramic artist and educator who is passionate about sharing her love of clay. Leanne has a BFA in ceramics and glass from Bezalel Academy of Art & Design in Jerusalem and a Master of Cross-disciplinary Art and Design from UNSW Art and Design, Sydney. She has been teaching ceramics for 15 years. Both Leanne and Agatha are practising ceramic artists who exhibit their work in group and collaborative exhibitions. In addition, they have both worked in former careers; Agatha, as a child and family psychologist, and Leanne, as a registered nurse. They value each other’s transferable skills and expertise in working with people of all ages, and draw on them for their art teaching.
Agatha and Leanne value deep learning and making, and aim to help students create space to pause, reflect and reconnect with themselves, each other, and nature. Hands, head and heart working together to bring ideas to life. They teach the classes along with a small team of passionate tutors and ceramic artists who share a similar slow approach to creating/working with clay. While pottery/ceramics is about making things, their teaching approach is to initially fixate less on the outcome, and focus on building skills and developing techniques through creative exploration.

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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