Introduction to Pottery Wheel Throwing Class

Discover the magic of throwing clay on a potters wheel!



2.5 hours Location Bundeena Class size 4 to 5 guests   $139 - $149 ($149 per guest when you book for 4 guests, $139/guest for 5 guests) (Afterpay available)

Join us in a fun and relaxing pottery workshop, in the tranquil surrounds of Bundeena. Make a day of it while you're here - visit one of Bundeena's pristine beaches or do a bush coastal walk.
Discover the magic of throwing clay on a potters wheel in this hands-on introductory class.
The class will cover the following:
  • Overview of the components and operation of a pottery wheel
  • Why and how clay is prepared before throwing
  • Throwing techniques including centering, opening and raising.
  • Throwing different types of shapes. You will make three pieces including a cup and bowls.
You'll also get to choose the glaze colour for each of the pieces you make which will then be fired. You'll then be informed when the pieces are ready for pick-up (alternatively shipping can be arranged for an additional fee).
This class is regularly scheduled on weekends at 1:00 pm via the Book option. If you would like to book on a weekday, please use the ‘Request Private Class’ button, under the Booking Options section
We are also next door to the Bundeena Community Services Club which offers a full lunch menu with water views should you decide to lunch in Bundeena before or after the class.
What you'll get
Includes all instruction, tools and materials as well as glazing and firing of pieces made.
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Knowledge required
No previous knowledge or pottery experience is required for this course.
What to bring
Aprons are supplied but please wear comfortable and casual clothing that you won’t mind possibly getting clay on.

FAQ

I have kids 6 and 8, just wonder if the class is suitable for the kids or only adults.
Unfortunately, the class is not suitable for young children due to the upper body strength required.
Location

Something At Mary's, 8 Mary Street, Bundeena NSW

You can come by car through the Royal National Park (no fee for Bundeena visitors) or by public transport to Cronulla Train Station and then ferry to Bundeena.

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  • 5/5 from Catherine Lee, attended May 2023: Awesome class with a lovely teacher. Having just 4 in the class means you each get individualised help. We all successfully made 3 bowls which we can actually use Our group had a mix of pottery virgins and those that had a bit of experience
  • 5/5 from Aimee Bartolo, attended Nov 2022: We had a lot of fun and our instructor was so lovely and helpful. Was a great afternoon doing something out of the ordinary.
  • 5/5 from Cherylea Browne, attended Oct 2022: Marion was amazing! She broke down wheel throwing into easy steps. She shared a lot of tips and tricks with us.
  • 5/5 from Sui Reardon, attended Oct 2022: Marion provided a great venue and supplied everything required for the class. Thank you to Jane who is a terrific teacher. Her vivaciousness, energy and passion for pottery was contagious. My 14 year old son and I had such a wonderful afternoon. I loved that we made bowls and cups to keep. It was a great opportunity to do something different and learn new skills. Most importantly I could share the moment with my son and we had fun together.
  • 5/5 from Pamela Hagopian, attended Aug 2022: Attended with my husband introduction to pottery wheel throwing class. Sonya was amazing at the way she demonstrated each technique. She made it look so easy! Very jealous about that, however she was so very patient which was appreciated. The equipment provided and materials were of good quality and what we ended up producing were rather unique and personalised pieces. It was also a very intimate class which made it super fun. Highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Zing Tang, attended May 2022: Fantastic experience and lots of fun. Teacher was friendly and patient. I would highly recommend this class!
  • 4/5 from Chloe Llewellyn, attended May 2022: Lovely teacher and it was enjoyable experimenting with different fragrances and taking home our own blend
  • 5/5 from Bernadette, attended Feb 2022: Had a great time, Kate the instructor made the course a fun time and was very knowledgeable in the subject matter.
  • 5/5 from Chantelle Bower, attended Jan 2022: Jane, the teacher was amazing. So helpful and so friendly. Produced three amazing pieces and had an absolute ball. Definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Kyle Hume, attended Jul 2021: So much fun. Teachers helped me fix my over worked clay bowl. As I wanted a bowl made by me to be functional for breakfast.
  • 5/5 from Merilyn Hayes, attended May 2021: Highly recommend private group booking - we had a great time together. Finished product now collected and so happy with end result. Thanks Marion
  • 5/5 from Catherine Lee, attended Apr 2021: Brilliant class with a Brilliant teacher! Marion is able to help you create masterpieces with her top tips and her incredible ability to save mistakes With so many years experience she knows all the secrets Gorgeous location
  • 5/5 from Rhys McWhinney, attended Apr 2021: Something At Mary’s located in a beautiful suburb. Great energetic teacher who guided us beginners through the process. Ended up with some great bits of pottery!
  • 5/5 from Donna Smith, attended Apr 2021: Great class lots of laughs teacher excellent knows her stuff and great at saving mistakes. Would recommend
  • 5/5 from Bronte Gossling, attended Apr 2021: Loved every second of it! Got to learn the basics and make three ceramics pieces. Felt very relaxing and rejuvenating, and can’t wait to see the finished products once they’ve been fired and glazed!
  • 5/5 from Mark Pisani, attended Mar 2021: Absolutely wonderful experience. Would have no hesitation in recommending to others. Great teacher and extremely helpful
  • 5/5 from Natasha Martin, attended Mar 2021: We had such a great time, we learnt so much and are keen to learn so much more!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Smith, attended Feb 2021: We had the most amazing time. Complete novices and totally uncoordinated but Maryanne made us feel like we good do anything and we did. Outstanding teacher and well appointed facilities. Loved it
  • 5/5 from Emily-Rose Ferlazzo, attended Feb 2021: The pottery class was an amazing experience! Was very fun and our teacher was amazing! Would definitely recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Saarangi Grero, attended Jan 2021: This was a great introduction to wheel throwing. The teacher was so helpful. Will definitely we back.
  • 5/5 from David Yang, attended Jan 2021: Awesome class - really well instructed and had a ton of fun! Would highly recommend if you're up for a hands on class with a teacher who really knows her stuff! Thanks Marion for the class, can't wait to do it again sometime!
  • 5/5 from Kimberley Chapple, attended Dec 2020: My husband and I visited today for a beginners throwing class. We had never thrown before but managed to make 3 lovely pieces each with the fantastic guidance and assistance from our teacher T. We can’t wait to go back and learn more - what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. We highly recommend!
  • 4/5 from Daleen Rabe, attended Nov 2020: I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did. The teacher was really friendly and made me feel like the only person in the room.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Day, attended Aug 2020: Teacher was lovely, she made it so comfortable for us to do. Also so helpful and we walked away happy with the whole experience and our final products. So fun, definitely recommend giving it a go.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Horgan, attended Aug 2020: Great class! Lovely atmosphere, very informative and practical instruction. Looking forward to seeing how the 3 pieces I made turn out.
  • 5/5 from Callista Vrzic, attended Jul 2020: All materials provided throughout the class. The teacher was excellent and patient. I very much recommend this class to anyone who wants to try out pottery.
  • 5/5 from Angelica Manlangit, attended Jul 2020: It was an amazing class with a great teacher. She was super friendly and patient with the two of us who were completely new to pottery. Venue is a short walk from the jetty in Bundeena.
  • 5/5 from Jeany Surya, attended Jul 2020: The class was a lot of fun. We made 3 items during the time and had lots of laugh. I love the class :-)
  • 5/5 from Rhiannon Alexander, attended Feb 2020: Teacher was great! A very laid back, but professional class. The teacher was very patient and focused on making sure everyone left with 3 great, usable pieces. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Susana Goncalves, attended Jan 2020: I booked in a class for my daughter as a Christmas present. She absolutely loved the class. The teacher was very lovely and her studio was perfectly equipped with all the tools and materials needed. She created 3 pieces, (2 x Bowls and a cup). Well worth the money spent.
  • 5/5 from Karen Cruz, attended Sep 2019: Excellent class! She really takes her time to teach us techniques but made it fun at the same time, definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Amira Akil, attended Aug 2019: Such a fun afternoon, and in a beautiful location! Marion is lovely and made the class fun and most enjoyable. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Lila Elias, attended Aug 2019: Was great fun in a lovely location Marion explained everything really well and was super fun and helpful.
  • 5/5 from Carmen Lloyd, attended Jul 2019: We had a lovely afternoon! Our teacher was very helpful and explained things along the way. Thoroughly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Susan Edmonds, attended Mar 2019: Really fun class, this was the first time I had ever 'thrown' clay and Marion was really helpful, easy-going, instructive and generally a great teacher to have. She was very happy to show us the pieces she had made as well and tell us their story. It's a great location for a full day out, the Royal National Park is a beautiful setting for this little village of Bundeena and it's easy to take time to go for a hike or appreciate the views on the way. We're really excited to see our finished pieces and have already recommended this workshop to friends.
  • 5/5 from Annalisa Gardiner, attended Jan 2019: This was such a fun afternoon of mindfulness and learning! Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn more about the art of pottery wheel throwing. The location is also beautiful, so get there early and go for lunch
  • 5/5 from Andrew Cable, attended Jan 2019: This class was great! Teacher was lovely, and the small class with a wheel each made the lesson really worthwhile.
  • 5/5 from Elicia Varley, attended Jan 2019: We really enjoyed our lesson, this was the first time we had tried using clay on a pottery wheel and had a really good time and made three pieces each.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Chhoeu, attended Jan 2019: Mary explained the throwing technique well and was very helpful throughout the class. It was challenging at first but the atmosphere was relaxed and we had a great time using the pottery wheel to make 3 pieces! I can't wait to use them after they've been fired and glazed.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Liao, attended Jan 2019: Two other friends and I booked a class, not really knowing how difficult it would be but it was so enjoyable for all of us. We made three things and learnt a lot in terms of techniques too. Our teacher was extremely friendly and helpful in guiding us. Overall a wonderful introduction to pottery. For a bonus, Bundeena is a beautiful place too! Definitely worth making the trip down. Would definitely recommend to a friend!
  • 5/5 from Milan Venter, attended Jan 2019: My partner booked this for us to do together as a Christmas gift and we both thoroughly enjoyed our experience. All materials were provided and teacher demonstrated what we were doing and then was there to guide and help when needed. We made 3 different pieces each which I can’t wait to collect soon! Would highly recommend as a gift or if you’re wanting to just try something new.
  • 5/5 from Barbara Pozoglou, attended Jan 2019: This class was a fantastic way to spend a few hours - great value for money as you get to make 3 pieces that you can keep from the class. The environment was very casual, fun and not at all intimidating, a great atmosphere to learn pottery. All the materials used were of high quality.
  • 4/5 from Hla Thi, attended Jan 2019: Marion made the workshop fun and enjoyable. After workshop, went out for a walk to the wedding cake rock. Bundeena is a bear place to spend the short vacation.
  • 5/5 from Shreya Medhekar, attended Dec 2018: My husband and I enjoyed the pottery class. We had done the class for the first time. I am very glad that I did the class as I was always fascinated by how a pot is made.
  • 5/5 from Stefanie Strudwick, attended Dec 2018: Marion is a fantastic teacher! From not having any experience in wheel throwing, we managed to whip up 3 pieces in such a short time with her guidance. A really enjoyable class in a beautiful location. Thank you Marion!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Macri, attended Dec 2018: What a great day! Even for absolute begginers to pottery it’s so much fun, and you have 3 pieces to craft. Overall it’s a wonderful day in a beautiful area.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Peirce, attended Dec 2018: My sister and I attended this class on the weekend and we had the best time. The teacher was extremely knowledgeable and I now really want to do the teapot class. We ended up with two bowls and a cup. Plus it’s in bundeena which is a beautiful location.
  • 5/5 from Emma Kaczmar, attended Oct 2018: Absolutely loved this class! Was expecting to walk away with a ball of clay as a door stop but actually made 2 bowls and a mug Great fun, great teacher and beautiful area to explore before or after class too!
  • 5/5 from Andrew Wesley, attended Oct 2018: Mary was more that welcoming and patient with the class. Would recommend this to anyone whether you're into it or not. The whole experience is fun, entertaining and you walk away with something you have made from a ball of clay.
  • 5/5 from Cathy Hindle, attended Oct 2018: Easy to find. Don’t need a thing, you simply turn up. The teacher was clear and demonstrated each step. I started knowing nothing and then before long I was shaping my bowl and seeing it take shape. Can’t wait to see it glazed. Worth doing!
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Something At Mary's Pottery Classes
Something At Mary's Pottery Classes

Over a decade of experience teaching thousands of students

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With a background in art therapy our philosophy on teaching pottery is that it should be fun and easy so you can expect lots of humour and laughter at one of our sessions.
We've been teaching pottery for more than a decade and have had television appearances on both Channels 7 & 9.
We're a member of the acclaimed Bundeena Maianbar Art Trail which features many well known artists including Archibald winners.

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