Pottery Class: Clay Play

Here it is! The pottery class you’ve been waiting for!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 4 to 30
  $165 (Afterpay available)

Settle in and Say Hello!

Settle in and Say Hello

Step into the studio and meet your pottery guide. Your workstation’s ready with clay, glazes, tools, apron, and plenty of good vibes to get you started.


Get Comfy and Learn a bit about Clay

Get Comfy and Learn a Bit About Clay

Our professional instructors share a bit about this beautiful material we'll work with, and what the process is from blob of mud to finished masterpiece.


Form Your Base

Form Your Base

Learn the essentials of handbuilding - coiling, and pinching your clay into form. Watch your ideas start to take shape.


Add Your Decorations

Add Your Decorations

Now's the time to paint and add a transfer if you'd like!


Leave the mess, take the memories

Leave the Mess, Take the Memories

Take home wonderful memories from the class and get excited about seeing your fired creations in a few weeks!


Clay play with Deep Blue Ceramics is a fun hands-on class where you will learn the basics of creating with clay and have fun getting your hands grubby, creating your own gorgeous pottery. Maybe you'll make a set of little dishes, a mug, tumbler, small planter pot or bowl, the possibilities are endless with clay!
You will have the opportunity to learn about and play with clay and be introduced and guided in a variety of techniques to create your masterpiece, either functional or decorative or both!
Once your clay has taken shape, you can apply one of the underglaze transfers - either a whale or 'wild woman'. You will also have the option of painting your creations with underglaze paints.
These transfers were made and produced by the very talented Jasmine from Coastal Studio Ceramics, whom we’ve purchased them from, especially for this workshop. The images used are gratefully used with permission from Jasmine.
At the end of your class, your creation will be glazed and fired for you, ready to be collected a few weeks after the class. This class is perfect if you're searching for new things to do in Canberra!
Please note:
  • You will need to collect your fired pieces from our studio approximately four weeks after your workshop.
  • Public dates for this class require at least 5 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.


Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Pottery Class: Clay Play

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 16 Oct 2026, 7:34am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

8 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 12 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 3pm-5pm
What you'll get
  • An apron to wear throughout.
  • All the materials, glazes and tools needed to create your item.
  • Your fired piece is ready to collect three to four weeks after your class. Please follow us on social media to be advised about pick-up times and dates!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit grubby in.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Take Home Clay Play Kit ($40)
  • Take Home Clay Play kit with Paint set ($80)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

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

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

Location

Deep Blue Ceramics HQ - 5 Souter Place, Weston ACT

Pottery Class: Clay Play location
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Recent reviews of Pottery Class: Clay Play

  • 5/5 from Heather Jordan, attended Sep 2026: I attended as part of a hens group. Wonderful instructor who was very helpful and supportive. There was lots of clay and colourful glazes to make our creations.
  • 5/5 from Hayley van Arkel, attended Aug 2026: I received this class as a gift and had the best time! Bron was an incredible instructor and taught us different techniques to make whatever we wanted. I chose to make a mug and had plenty of support to help me make it great, as well as understanding how to avoid it being damaged. It was a great atmosphere of everyone learning something new and getting to be creative! Would highly recommend to anyone for a fun new activity!
  • 5/5 from Geanine Powles, attended Aug 2026: We thoroughly enjoyed our Clay Play event today! Bron led our class and she was fabulous, very helpful and patient. I have a feeling this is the first many classes we'll be attending. Thank you
  • 4/5 from Karen Penman, attended Aug 2026: A fun class to experience clay for the first time. We seemed to run out of time at the end to finish or paint pieces. It was easy to use my gift card to book, however my preferred day that I booked was cancelled late (after 5 pm) the day before the class and had to do it on another day.
  • 5/5 from Lateasha, attended Jul 2026: Imogen was a great teacher, kind and patient and very helpful. She gave us lots of tips during the class and was super encouraging and supportive. We did pinch pots first and then coil pots which we painted and decorated for firing. The time flew by and we made whatever we wanted to in the time available. It was relaxed and fun and very enjoyable. We’ll pick up our “masterpieces” up in four weeks time so we are looking forward to that! I did the class with my adult daughter and I can highly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Maryanne Simpson, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely loved the class.
  • 4/5 from Kylie Abraham, attended Jul 2026: Such a wonderful class!
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Lang, attended Jun 2026: Clay Play was such an awesome night. The teachers were super lovely and informative, helping everyone with anything they needed. The space was really safe and inclusive making it a really great and comfortable night of building our little creations. I cannot wait to return.
  • 5/5 from Simon Ollenbach, attended Jun 2026: As part of our doing 60 things for our 60th year. Had a great time with great tuition. Everyone seemed to have a great time.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Ambrose, attended Jun 2026: A great class, lots of fun and felt so relaxed after! Kate was a great teacher :)
  • 5/5 from Remy Penna, attended Jun 2026: Had a great time today at Deep Blue Ceramics. The clay play session was fun and easy to understand, with lots of space to test out techniques and fun shapes. Bron was an excellent teacher - very warm and welcoming - providing helpful advice and guidance to everyone. Thank you!!
  • 5/5 from Therese Macdonald-Smith, attended May 2026: Lots of fun at clay play. Bron was very engaging and helpful and kept the class tracking along. Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon- highly recommended. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Jeanette Kuoni, attended Apr 2026: Fantastic. Lots of fun, great guidance and materials. Definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Kasey Banbury, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was very helpful and gave me tips for a pottery project I wanted to try. Enjoyed learning the basics and techniques in a relaxing environment
  • 5/5 from Janine, attended Feb 2026: Had a great time, learning basic pottery techniques. Teachers were great. Loved that you could make something that you wanted. Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Keira Banks, attended Feb 2026: Fantastic class - The teacher was knowledgeable and taught us some key clay manipulation techniques, and we had the opportunity to create and decorate some pottery of our own choosing! Very therapeutic, will no doubt be back for more!
  • 5/5 from Melanie Swan, attended Feb 2026: From start to finish it was a wonderful class. Bron was wonderful and a great teacher. Looking forward to my creations. If you fancy trying Pottery, these are the guys to go too️
  • 5/5 from Sharfel Bell, attended Dec 2025: My husband and I were gifted a voucher for this class for our wedding and we loved it! The class was really flexible and the teachers supported us with creating whatever we wanted! Such a fun way to get creative and try something new.
  • 5/5 from Tania Hardcastle, attended Nov 2025: It’s was messy, fun totally worth doing. We all made 2 small items and painted them. I look forward to picking up my items in a few weeks. Such a great space and class.
  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Penrose, attended Sep 2025: Had a fabulous time with Amy and her crew n our private class. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Lily Whiteaker, attended Aug 2025: I had a great time making pottery with my friends for my birthday! The instructor Taylor was great to be around and talked through techniques clearly, also leading us through processes at the perfect pace. We were given as much guidance as we wanted while also being given the freedom to get completely creative. I'll definitely be back again!
  • 5/5 from Cherie Rojas, attended Jul 2025: Mum and I just wanted to do something nice and relaxing together and this was perfect. We learned about pinch pots, attaching clay sections together with scoring and slip, and the process of painting clay before it gets fired. Both of our teachers were lovely, welcoming, and encouraged creativity. The materials were well set up and easy to use and the atmosphere was just beautiful overall. I genuinely have no notes for improvement.
  • 5/5 from India Weir, attended Jun 2025: teacher was good, very helpful and engaging. We did some bowls and different shapes and pinch pots
  • 5/5 from Katia Whitehead, attended Jun 2025: Taylor was a fantastic teacher. We had the best day. When we first went in, we weren’t sure what to expect but today exceeded our expectations. We loved the freedom of being able to play and explore the clay to make a variety of creations during ‘Clay Play’. The instructions and demonstrations were clear and easy to follow. We learnt a lot about the clay we were using and manipulating too. Taylor guided us when needed and offered support throughout the session. The timing of the lesson was perfect too.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Mielke-Spradbery, attended May 2025: Thank you for having us. Bron was super friendly, helpful & insightful. Can’t wait to see the pieces we created!
  • 5/5 from Lori Gray, attended May 2025: Learnt two techniques, pinch pots and coil, to build our own pieces. Easy to follow instructions from a very encouraging teacher. All materials were included. Very excited to see how the pieces come out after 6ish weeks.
  • 5/5 from Talulah Gaunt, attended May 2025: Taylor was a lovely tutor. I felt very relaxed after the class and am excited to see my creations once they’ve been fired!
  • 5/5 from Olivia Reeves, attended May 2025: Great intro to pottery and basic hand building techniques - very fun and bit overly fussy. Lovely atmosphere in the studio, and knowledgeable teacher.
  • 5/5 from Kelly Gardner, attended Mar 2025: Loved my class. Teachers were lovely & very helpful. Can’t wait to see how my little creations turn out when I get to pick them up.
  • 5/5 from Samantha Gilchrist, attended Mar 2025: I booked the clay play class as a wedding anniversary gift for my husband and we both absolutely loved it!! The teacher was fantastic, incredibly patient and explained things in such a way that even without any previous experience, we were able to understand what to do and get creative. I felt like everyone was supportive and encouraging. It was such a positive experience. And afterwards my husband even said "that was surprisingly therapeutic and the calmest I have felt in ages." Thank you for teaching us. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Emily Preston, attended Mar 2025: Loved it all!
  • 5/5 from Stacey Bolto, attended Mar 2025: Very fun and Bron is a great teacher - friendly, calming and clear. We had a small group which made for a really great environment. Two hours goes SO quickly!
  • 5/5 from Rhoda Au Yeung, attended Mar 2025: A well equipped yet cosy studio. The instructor (Bron) was friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.
  • 5/5 from Ashley Khaw, attended Mar 2025: The studio is a lovely, open space and seemed well organised. Everything was prepared neatly for us. Teachers were friendly, gave clear instructions and kept us on schedule but didn't make us feel rushed. Really enjoyed my experience and look forward to returning for a longer course :)
  • 4/5 from Lisa Fuller, attended Mar 2025: Really enjoyed it. The teacher was great. It was a very calming experience.
  • 5/5 from Alice Kleinig, attended Feb 2025: The ladies were so lovely and helpful throughout the whole session and were able to help 1:1 to provide tailored support if needed. The class was a really good size and the facilities were great. I can't wait to pick up my creations!! I'm definitely going to book more classes with Deep Blue in the future
  • 5/5 from Wenyan Gong, attended Feb 2025: Nurdan was thorough and patient with all of us as we are a big group. And was very thoughtful of showing us different finished works to guide us how we can use certain techniques to achieve the similar outcome. Highly recommend and will definitely go back again to try out the wheel throwing class!
  • 5/5 from Maya Tharion, attended Feb 2025: Excellent teacher, helpful and creative. Had a great time!
  • 5/5 from Beth Dawson, attended Feb 2025: My daughter and I attended this class together and so thoroughly enjoyed. Our instructor Dom was friendly and engaging, happy to help with any queries and encouraging for us to try out whatever came to mind. A really gentle afternoon and walked away feeling satisfied and with a sense of accomplishment.
  • 5/5 from Bella Bensaude, attended Feb 2025: Booked this class for a birthday surprise. We loved it. It was relaxed and the teacher was super helpful and accommodating. My husband doesn’t love trying new things but he really enjoyed this class and felt happy afterwards. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Victoria Rose White, attended Feb 2025: Whole class was overall really great! Teacher was easy to approach, flexible, educated! She taught different techniques that were easy to follow, but also encouraged you to do your own thing!
  • 5/5 from Antonia Losanno, attended Feb 2025: Brilliant class. Bron was great. A great gift for anyone wanting to give pottery a go.
  • 5/5 from Caitlin Tierney, attended Dec 2024: Super fun and relaxing, was a great learning experience and Bronwyn was an amazing teacher!
  • 5/5 from Molly Ewens, attended Dec 2024: Bronwen was the loveliest instructor and made sure everyone felt happy and satisfied with their creations all while having a blast!!
  • 5/5 from Marija Dojchinov, attended Dec 2024: This was my first pottery class and I loved it! Teacher (Bron) was fantastic very encouraging and her instructions were easy to follow. I would love to do more classes!
  • 5/5 from Kellie Lambert, attended Dec 2024: Today we participated in the ‘clay play course. we had Bron as our teacher. She was very knowledgeable, patient and kind! We had a laugh while our creativity flowed. Will definitely be joining another time soon
  • 5/5 from Mikaela Wright, attended Dec 2024: Bron was absolutely amazing! Such a fun experience
  • 5/5 from Emma Wells, attended Nov 2024: We had a great time and cant wait to pick up our creations. The directions were easy to follow along with, our instructor was clear and super helpful, and we really got a taste for pottery. We only wished the class was longer!
  • 5/5 from Alyssa White, attended Nov 2024: We did a private class for a hen's party and it was such fun! The class was laid-back and supportive. The teacher did a great job of balancing helping us and letting us create and enjoy the party. Would definitely do it again!
  • 5/5 from Elizaveta Shakhovskaya, attended Sep 2024: Beautiful class! I am definitely coming back from drop-in sessions:) Bron was very kind and helpful, I really recommend to anyone looking to spend a great day using their hands and enjoying a mindful activity!
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Deep Blue Ceramics
Deep Blue Ceramics

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Deep Blue Ceramics is a welcoming, creative studio nestled in Weston, ACT, offering a space for people of all skill levels to slow down, get messy, and discover the joy of clay. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced maker, we offer everything from playful one-off workshops to immersive term-length courses.
Deep Blue has grown into a vibrant community studio supported by a wonderful team of skilled, kind-hearted potters and teachers. Our crew is passionate about sharing their knowledge and creating a supportive space where creativity thrives.
We’re deeply committed to sustainability and social impact. As a certified Net Zero studio, we strive to minimise our environmental footprint and actively support initiatives that promote community connection, inclusion, and wellbeing.
At Deep Blue, we believe everyone deserves the chance to experience a little #clayplay.

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