Pottery Course Introduction to Hand-building Class

Discover the ancient magic of hand-building pottery.



5 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $410 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Hand-building is one of the oldest techniques. It has been known since ancient times that working with clay brings many emotional and physical benefits. When we build with our hands, we are out of our heads, and we focus on the present, thus calming our stress and anxiety. It also helps to increase mindfulness and promote emotional regulation. When individuals come together for group projects, they learn how to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve, and they create a wonderful community of ceramic friends!
If you are interested in learning more about hand-building techniques, our 5-intensive week course is perfect for you.
In this course, you will learn the basics of pottery hand-building by creating different functional ware or small sculpture projects over 5 weeks. The class is once a week with a duration of 2.5 hours each.
The classes are designed for people who are beginners or have some knowledge of pottery; it is not necessary to have previous experience with pottery.
  • Week 1 - Introduction of pottery/clay - project: pinch a pot
  • Week 2 - Introduction of Slab technique
  • Week 3 - Introduction of coil technique
  • Week 4 - Student project - mixing techniques
  • Week 5 - Glazing pieces
What you'll get
Five-week term, 2.5 hours for each class in 5 consecutive weeks.
We glaze your pieces with our clear glossy studio glaze.
All materials to create fantastic dinnerware (stoneware clay, white studio glaze, firings, studio tools).
We provide 5 kg of clay, you can purchase more in the studio.
Knowledge required
Beginners / Intermediate
What to bring
We provide aprons, but please bring comfortable clothes or clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy.
When the pieces are ready, you will receive a text message or email so you can pick them up.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

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

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

Location

Newport, NSW

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Nuna Terra Ceramics
Nuna Terra Ceramics

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Who we are
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing! At Nuna Terra, clay is more than a material — it’s a way to slow down, experiment, and make something real with your own hands. Our studio is a place to learn, play, and connect, whether you’re throwing your first mug, shaping bowls, or exploring new creative projects. Join us and discover how making with clay can be fun, hands-on, and deeply satisfying.

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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