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Have you always wanted to try hand-built pottery but weren’t sure where to begin? Join us for a beginner-friendly pottery experience in North Adelaide!Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with pottery, we welcome you to explore this creative and relaxing art form. In this 2-hour class, under the professional guidance of our skilled instructor, you’ll learn essential hand-building techniques like slab and pinch construction. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to create a variety of forms—anything from decorative animal figures to practical coffee mugs. You'll also be taught how to apply different patterns and textures, making each piece uniquely yours. Our friendly instructor will be there to provide suggestions and personalized guidance based on the shape and design you choose. If you’re unsure of what to make, don’t worry! Our studio has plenty of reference catalogs for inspiration.We will provide all the necessary tools and materials, so you can focus on enjoying the experience without any pressure. Whether you are looking for a new hobby, a way to relieve stress or just a fun holiday activity with loved ones, this pottery class will be a memorable and rewinding experience.Please note:*An additional $50/Hour/Group will be charged for over 2.5hs in the store.*All pottery will take approximately 2-4 weeks to fully dry, be glazed, and fired. You’ll be notified when your pieces are ready for collection.
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POLISU, 116-120 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA
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116 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA
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Recent reviews of Pottery Hand Building Class
5/5 from Lisa Sloan, attended Jun 2026: We really enjoyed our time at Polish. Lydia was very patient and helpful and we were able make what we wanted. I recommend the experience
5/5 from Michelle Buse, attended Dec 2025: It was a very relaxing session to do as a team activity! Thank you
1/5 from Donna Gavros, attended Jul 2025: I am leaving this review to provide constructive feedback in the hope that it will be taken on board to improve the customer experience for future classes. The teacher was friendly and welcoming firstly providing an overview of all the other activities/classes that could be booked at the studio. It was not clearly explained when showing us the examples of pottery already previously made that the wheel made pottery was not something that could be replicated by hand. The teacher seemed to be trying to explain more about glazes and finishes at this point which was not relevant at the time. It would be much better if the wheel made items were separated on the shelves from the hand made items and clearly labelled as such especially for beginners with no real background to pottery methods etc. This caused confusion for some of the group who had never made pottery before when selecting the type of object they wanted to make and one of us had to try and re-explain to the group. Once we had made a selection of what we wanted to create we could bring fired products to the table to ‘copy’. Everyone chose something different in terms of shape and size, however, the teacher didn’t seem to give this consideration when showing us how to first make a hole in the ball of clay in front of us. The teacher didn’t ask who had had previous experience and therefore didn’t change her support to suit the varying levels of understanding and skill in the group. The class was very poorly guided and it felt like we were mostly left to our own devices with occasional input from the teacher who was just sat at then end of the table making her own pot. Although the teacher was polite and helped when really needed or asked by us, she didn’t provide enough assistance or guidance to make it an informative session. It would have been better if she had spent time with each person around the table fully understanding what each person wanted to make and then providing guidance based on that. For future classes I’m not sure ‘free rein’ to decide what you want to make is advisable if the class are beginners. The session was a birthday present for one of our friends and it was very underwhelming. For those who have never done a class before this could have been a very off putting experience. For the people who have done classes previously it was no where near at the level that it should have been for the price we paid. As we were doing this as a group experience we still enjoyed it from a point of view of us all being together and we had fun, with lots of laughter (sometimes at how bad the class was) and at our differing abilities but we definitely would not recommend anyone or pay to go there again.
5/5 from Thomas Fliegner, attended May 2025: Great experience, can't wait to see the results.
5/5 from Natalia Moskvicheva, attended Feb 2025: Big Thank you to Nora for understanding my ideas and for assistance to put them into the clay! I enjoyed creating my Horse plate and I hope it will be beautiful after it will be fired and glazed.Â
5/5 from Kelly Hillstone, attended Feb 2025: Loved spending time with other creative people. Will certainly attend another class
4/5 from Travis Partridge, attended Feb 2025: Mv wife and I absolutely loved our pottery class. We both have never done it before and I chose it for our 18th wedding anniversary. Lydia was a great teacher. Our cups turned out really well and I look forward to seeing the final product.
5/5 from Aastha Budhathoki, attended Jan 2025: Very good and relaxing class! Enjoyed and loved it very much.
5/5 from Zachari Alford, attended Dec 2024: Our teacher was very informative and supportive! She guided us through the processes of pottery and answered every question we had in great detail
5/5 from Kim Wagner, attended Sep 2024: The pottery course was great. The teacher was very skilled, supportive and lovely. I would recommend it.
5/5 from Shanupriya Sharma, attended Aug 2024: I am a beginning in pottery and I was a little nervous at first..my instructors were really nice and easy and fun to talk to. She took the class really well and motivated and encouraged me the whole way. I had such a wonderful time and a great use of my Saturday afternoon.
5/5 from Michelle Hogan, attended Jun 2024: Small studio and a small class which was great. Very supportive, attentive and helpful teachers.
4/5 from Lisa Rubashko, attended Mar 2024: Very nice teacher, my daughter enjoyed this class a lot. Will be back again in the future
5/5 from Sophie Ford, attended Feb 2024: Nora was such a great teacher! Pottery class was so fun in a relaxing and comfy environment. My friend and I already want to go again. I can't wait to see our creations come to life in the kiln! I had the best day.
5/5 from Rebecca Shippen, attended Feb 2024: The studio was very well equipped and had a lovely atmosphere. They provided us with high quality materials. I worked from an reference image and the staff there was able to offer advice and coaching on how to achieve the product I wanted. Very friendly and helpful. My favourite part being able to achieve a product I was happy with through the guidance of the staff there.
5/5 from Justin Holt, attended Dec 2023: Absolutely incredible experience! The teacher helped us achieve what each individual wanted to create. Helping us with her knowledge and giving us a gentle guidance. This created a wholesome atmosphere for everyone to relax and enjoy crafting
5/5 from Yanti Susanto, attended Sep 2023: The teacher explained it very well and fully equip. The place is spacious and provide us with aprons, chairs and tools. It was a small group of class and we chose individually what we will make for the first time. It was fun and relaxing 2 hours; also we got all our picture taken (if you like). The teacher introduced us with some tools/technique to help for the beginner. It’s worth it!
5/5 from Jan Rose, attended Sep 2023: My daughter and I loved this experience. Our teacher made it fun and easy, explaining step-by-step how to make our cups. It was a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely do this activity again.
5/5 from Bec Ludlam, attended Aug 2023: When I arrived I was welcomed by Gin. This was good as I was the only person in the pottery class, he made me feel very comfortable. Gin was open to helping me create a mug that I was wanting to make with ideas from photos I showed him. This is my first attempt at hand built pottery, not glazed or fired yet. Thanks for the experience Gin!
5/5 from Ashley Luscombe, attended Jul 2023: Teachers were lovely, very encouraging and helpful! Had a great time as a birthday present with my mum! :)
5/5 from Ebony Priadko, attended Jul 2023: The teacher was amazing she was really helpful, kind and patient. Such a fun experience and the venue was extremely welcoming. Will be returning
5/5 from Kathy Ruhs, attended Jun 2023: Very friendly amend helpful teacher Great venue easy to find Will defiantly be booking more classes Kathy
5/5 from Lazaras Panayiotou, attended Jun 2023: Very kind teachers and superb at passing on their wisdom alongside being very welcoming to creativity and idea brainstorming. They really made the experience inviting and empowering. Greatly appreciate the experience and they left us with a small gift (rings) alongside letting us know when to get back in touch and how to check up on updates to pick up our creations! Made for a perfect anniversary date and it'd be a brilliant spot for adult or kid birthday parties too!
5/5 from Rebecca Sloman, attended Jun 2023: Thankyou to Nora. She helped me create my vision into reality. Although I was late to the appointment, I was greeted with a smile and felt relaxed straight away. Thank you for a great time.
5/5 from Pashalis Patsianis, attended May 2023: Took my mum for Mother’s Day - we both had a lovely experience, instructors were super friendly and helpful. Would recommend
Polisu is the name composed of the three most important elements in arts, "point", "line", and "surface". It's not only limited to painting but also reflected in many other artworks. We put together a team of ceramicists and artists to bring you the most enjoyable way to learn pottery, tufting, drawing and other handcrafted works. We host everything from one-off pinch pot sessions to tufting classes. For larger groups, our studio can be booked out for private sessions.