Make a Fish-Shaped Planter or Tea Light Holder Workshop

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Make a Fish-Shaped Planter or Tea Light Holder Workshop

Shape and decorate your own charming fish planter or tea light holder — perfect for beginners and families.

Shontal Ceramic

5.0 (129)

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2.5 hours

1 to 16 (public classes), 1 to 30 (private) (private classes)

$105 (Afterpay available)

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Overview

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What you'll do

Join me in this fun and beginner-friendly pottery workshop where you’ll create your very own fish-shaped planter or tea light holder!

In this class, you’ll learn how to make two pinch pots and join them together to form a unique fish body. You’ll then sculpt the fins, mouth, and tail to give your fish its personality. You can design your fish with an open top to use it as a planter, or keep it deeper to use as a tea light holder or decorative bowl — it’s all up to your imagination!

You’ll also get to decorate your piece with coloured slip, adding beautiful textures and shades to bring your fish to life. After the workshop, I’ll apply a clear glaze to make your piece shiny and waterproof.

If you’d like to explore more advanced glazing techniques, you’re welcome to come back for an optional glazing session ($15) to apply your own choice of colours.

This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, friends, families, or anyone who wants to try something creative and relaxing.

Kids are welcome! Children can attend as long as they are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. The accompanying adult does not need to pay if they are just supervising, but if they would like to make their own fish, they will need to purchase a ticket for the workshop.

Location options:

Stafford home studio (Brisbane) — a relaxing, creative space where you’ll enjoy hands-on guidance.
Your own location or group venue — available upon request. I can travel to your home or book a larger space for private or group sessions.

Pottery Pick-Up Policy – Shontal Ceramic

Pick-Up Days & Times:

Monday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 8:30am (morning only)
Sunday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Important: Please message me at least one hour before arriving at my home studio. My schedule may change, so it's best to check in before coming.

Pick-Up Deadline: Due to limited studio space, all pieces must be collected within 3 months from the time you receive this notification. Unfortunately, I can’t store items beyond that.

Other Options: If you can’t come during the above times, you can:

Try again the following week
Send a friend or family member to collect on your behalf
Request postage (fees start at $10–$20+, depending on size and number of items)

I’m a one-person studio and appreciate your help in keeping this process smooth and respectful. Thank you so much for supporting my workshops and giving your creativity life through clay!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

What you'll get

All clay, tools, and materials

Coloured slip to decorate your fish

Clear glaze and two firings

Guidance from an experienced ceramic artist

A fun and relaxing creative experience

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Knowledge required

No knowledge or skills required.

What to bring

Just bring yourself and your imagination! All materials and tools will be provided.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

6 Babarra Street Stafford

Your teacher can also travel within 40 kms of Stafford, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Shontal Ceramic

5.0 (129)

Women-owned

My name is Shontal, I am a passionate ceramic artist based in Stafford, Australia. I was born in Jordan and moved to Australia in 2001.

My love for ceramics dates back to my childhood when I used to accompany my mother to ceramic classes in Jordan. My journey into the world of ceramics began in May 2021, starting with hand building techniques, but I soon found myself fascinated by the art of throwing on the wheel. Being so in love with pottery, I took the bold step of acquiring my own wheel and began perfecting my throwing skills at my home studio.

My dedication to mastering the art of ceramics led me to explore glazing techniques with a keen interest in Amaco and Maco glazes. While progressing in my pottery journey, I unexpectedly found myself drawn back to hand building, finding it to be an incredibly relaxing and therapeutic experience. Slab hand building became my canvas for crafting unique and beautiful designs, especially in creating captivating mugs. More recently, I have ventured into the realm of coil hand building, resulting in the creation of some stunning large bowls.

Initially, I attended various schools in Brisbane, such as Mas And Meik and Indooroopilly Ceramic Studios, to grasp the basics of ceramics. However, as my skills evolved, I took the initiative to self-educate myself further by exploring different techniques online.

Japanese pottery has captured my heart, and I have started incorporating the Japanese style into my ceramic creations. My artistic inclinations lean toward the allure of matte glazes, intriguing textures, and the art of stamping, carving, and utilizing the sodium silicate technique.

I prefer using white stoneware clay, which I skilfully enhance with Iron Oxide and Cobalt Oxide stains, adding depth and character to my pieces.

In summary, my artistic journey is one of passion, dedication, and continuous exploration. My ceramics beautifully showcase my love for Japanese influence, intriguing textures, and captivating glazing techniques. As I continue to evolve and innovate in my home studio, my work is sure to inspire and delight anyone who appreciates the beauty of handmade ceramics.