Pottery classes - Sydney

Learn to make beautiful and unique ceramics in our relaxed Sydney pottery classes, near you, with our talented and passionate teachers. Pottery is a great way to indulge your creativity. A block of clay can become a teapot, a vase, a bowl for your pets, and so much more - let your imagination find a real physical form. Get creative with a ceramic painting class, make something cute, something wacky, or just switch off and let your hands decide with a clay hand building class. Pottery can be a meditative experience - you can fall into a trance as you move with the rhythm of the pottery wheel, and as you + more

Learn to make beautiful and unique ceramics in our relaxed Sydney pottery classes, near you, with our + more

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Fun Pottery classes / courses in Sydney

Whether you're in the lower north shore, the eastern suburbs, the Sutherland Shire, or somewhere in between, we have a pottery workshop near you. Pottery may be one of the oldest crafts in existence, but there’s never been a more important time to take pottery classes and help improve our well being. Art classes for adults in Sydney are growing in popularity as a great form of stress release for full-time workers and students alike. You’ll find some of the best pottery teachers in Sydney at some of the best pottery studios in Sydney. And even if you’re not feeling stressed, they’re just fun things to do on the weekend!

Join our ceramic classes and you'll learn the basics like pinching, wheel throwing, glazing and firing, or even how to make your own clay sculpture. There are even ceramic painting and glazing classes if you want to paint your own pottery or have some fun and try ceramic painting for kids. You'll be given one on one guidance to build your skills, your confidence, and of course your personal handmade creations (yours to keep or to gift).

Our pottery classes are perfect for beginners, though our experienced teachers are also able to help you if you already know the basics and are ready to move onto more advanced learning. Hand building clay classes also make great options for team building activities for the office as they’ll get you and your colleagues away from your desk and working with your hands in a different, more creative way.

Come ready to experiment with the equipment that is used by professional artists, including proper wheels and kilns. Join as part of a larger group, or go for a smaller and more intimate experience if you’re looking for fun date night ideas in Sydney.

Health benefits of pottery

If you’re looking for a relaxing and mindful craft to test out as a new hobby, pottery classes should be at the top of your list. Kneading clay using hand building techniques, or physically shaping ceramic bowls and vases with a pottery wheel activates your brain, stimulates your muscles and allows you to tune in to your emotional state. If you work with clay regularly it can have a myriad of benefits like increased focus and improved concentration, as well as that creative kick you'll get when you pull your handmade objects out of the kiln.

Custom classes

Want to learn or experience something specific? You can easily contact our teachers and arrange a custom workshop at your preferred time and to suit your skill level.

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable event these workshops are perfect things to do with friends on the weekend, for aged care groups, team building exercises, indoor things to do, and kids weekend activities. We've got a range of teachers who cater specifically to larger events, and we can customise classes to meet your needs. Get in touch today and we'll put something together for you.

What we offer

Hand-picked professional pottery teachers
Support of the local Sydney pottery scene
Locations: Sydney CBD, Marrickville, St Peters, Artarmon
Great gift ideas
Affordable
Convenient

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Some recent reviews for our Pottery classes

Alexander Peerman

Make Clay Planters

Gina was a great teacher, super patient, explained everything really well, had a good camera set up for the workshop and was quick to support one of the other guests who was experiencing technical difficulties.

Nathania Alice

Porcelain Hand Building Workshop

Love it!
Laura was very engaging and kind. I'm not sure if everyone knows each other, but it was not the case for me, I came alone. Throughout the lesson, Laura would ease the atmosphere and have a conversation with everyone, the class ended up having a very fun conversation and laughter. She also provides water, mimosa and cheese platter :)))))
The venue is beautifully decorated (she arranged flowers). It is also spacious and brings, there's natural sunlight too. Overall, the place makes you relax and enjoy what you are doing!
I think it's a good value of money, we don't need to prepare anything, everything is provided. We were thought three techniques, she also demonstrates them. Since the class is small, you can ask the teacher techniques without worrying you're taking too much time.
And if you're worried about COVID, don't worry, everyone was asked to come with a mask.

Sarah French

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop (Private Class)

Fantastic class with a wonderful patient teacher. Absolutely recommend this class to everyone! Thank you!

Sophia Hyland

Introduction to Figurative Sculpting

We really loved taking this class with Irina! She was professional, insightful and personable. She was great at being able to review your sculpture in progress and provide helpful suggestions on how to make it better and more realistic. We've been really looking for ways to find interesting things to do during lockdown and this exceeded our expectations. Thanks, Irina

ClassBento student

Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home

Lovely teacher, clear and easy to understand. Great kit and look forward to practicing on a few more items.

Pottery workshop review by ClassBento student

Suzana Katic

Pottery Wheel Workshop: Embrace Wheelfulness

Betting was very patient and welcoming. A great set up and a small group was the perfect afternoon of creative play. We'll be back!

Sarah Dobson

Introduction to Pottery Wheel Class

I had such a great lesson with Andrea, it was so enjoyable and I'll definitely attend more of her classes in the future.
Andrea was so clear and uncomplicated in her instructions, there was so much to think about and it was great to not be overwhelmed with information but just gently guided and encouraged!
The venue was lovely, small but practical and perfect for teaching small groups in which Andrea can give everyone the time and attention they need.
All materials and equipment provided seemed of good quality and everything was clean and well maintained.
The class was good value for money and I came away feeling I had learnt the basics and beginnings of the pottery wheel (now, to master them!). Thanks again, Andrea!

Jacynta Norris

Traditional Kintsugi Basic Course (Private Class)

The traditional Kintsugi class was great. Jun-San is a wonderful teacher, he was very patient and helpful. I learned a lot about the history of Kintsugi and how it has been used over the years. The method of repairing turns out a beautiful plate I am very proud to bring home and use on special occasions.

Pottery workshop review by Jacynta Norris Sydney

Eunice Tan

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop (Private Class)

Hitomi was a really patient and good teacher. I really enjoyed the class. It’s such a beautiful technique and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves ceramics and pottery.

Hiroko Puckeridge

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop (Private Class)

The venue was quit small, but very comfortable. The teacher was great. She did explained the process very well and tools and matrials were provided as well.

Pottery workshop review by Hiroko Puckeridge

Kirsty Manders

Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home

Thank you Yoko for an enjoyable class! Yoko is a very patient and thorough teacher and I enjoyed learning the art of Kintsugi from her.

Clare Fraser

Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home

I just loved this class. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning an almost meditative experience of “mending”. Yoko is a fabulous teacher. The bento box of equipment was beautifully presented and contains enough to practice after the class. I highly recommend this class

Lily Raynes

Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home

My daughter and I spent a thoroughly enjoyable few hours under Yoko's expert tutelage learning the art of Kintsugi. We were both so impressed by Yoko’s gentle guidance, depth of knowledge and most of all, attention to detail (right down to the green tea and lolly that came in our respective boxes!). I would never consider myself as ‘arty’ however that was OK and to be honest I found the experience convivial, relaxing, connecting, meditative and of course, informative. This was a beautiful gift as I was able to spend quality zoom time with my daughter (currently in the Melbourne lockdown) from our family home in regional NSW.

10/10 would recommend, particularly to other parents missing spending time with their young adult kids at the moment.

Justine Sik

Make Clay Planters

The class was fun and easy to follow. Gina was a patient, informative and lovely teacher. I received this class as a gift for my bday. It was a great present!

Francine Schaepper

Mindful Art Kintsugi at Home

The experience started when I got the box! In true Japanese love for detail everything was packed neatly and it also included some amazing green tea and a personal note.

I didn't expect to get a private class so this was a bonus! Yoko is a patient teacher with great expertise. She explained everything step by step and made it very easy to follow.

Three hours went by super quickly and I'm now trying to find other things that I could fix Kintsugi style! =) Definitely recommending this course and will probably book another one in the future!

Pottery workshop review by Francine Schaepper

Lyna Lao

Porcelain Hand Building Workshop

Easy to follow especially for someone who has zero clue about porcelain like me. I bought this class for my sister’s birthday and she loves it.

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