Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

Learn how to make amazing clay creations on the potters wheel at this Gold Coast workshop!



2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $140 (Afterpay available)

Looking for an exciting activity to unleash your creativity? Look no further than our wheel-throwing class in the Gold Coast! Join our two hour workshop where you'll learn how to make your very own ceramics on the pottery wheel.
Don't worry if you've never tried it before, this class is perfect for beginners!
During the workshop, our skilled instructor will guide you through the basics of centering, opening and drawing up the sides of the clay. You'll have a chance to create cup and bowl shapes, and by the end of the class, most of you will have 3 pots to keep as a memento of your experience. Just bring an old bath towel (not for bathing, but to protect your lap!), AND your enthusiasm and willingness to get a little muddy.
Now here's the best part - our team will take care of finishing off your masterpiece. We'll glaze and fire your piece, so it's ready for pickup around three weeks later.
Our wheel-throwing class in Gold Coast offers a transformative experience as you witness a lump of clay turning into a beautiful ceramic piece that you created. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill, get hands-on with clay, and have a heap of fun in the process.
Come and join us for this unique and rewarding activity. No previous experience is required, just a desire to learn and create. Book your spot today and let your inner potter shine!

Upcoming dates for Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 6:50am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

19 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm
What you'll get
  • Two hours of instruction and practice.
  • Between two and four masterpieces to keep.
  • All materials, two firings and glazing included.
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Knowledge required
Absolute beginners welcome.
What to bring
Please bring your own towel (and an apron if you have one).
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, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

1/20 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads QLD

Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners location
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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Workshop for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Lenard Bernardo, attended Oct 2026: Jade is very cool, showing us step by step and fixing all our mistakes! very patient and added to the fun of it all
  • 4/5 from Billie Hope, attended Sep 2026: This class was so much fun and nice and relaxed. Roz was a great teacher. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Kate Jovanovic, attended Aug 2026: Jade was a wonderful, patient teacher and we learned so much in one lesson. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to give something new a go.
  • 5/5 from Mizuho Uechi, attended Jun 2026: I had such a wonderful experience! Rose was so friendly and explained everything clearly, making it easy and fun to create a beautiful piece. Thank you so much, Rose! I would definitely recommend this workshop to my friends. I can’t wait to receive my finished pottery!
  • 5/5 from Daniel Moevao, attended Jun 2026: It so good and both my wife and I really enjoyed it. Love to do it again! Great tutor!
  • 5/5 from Christine Campbell, attended May 2026: We had a wonderful teacher and had a great time!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Hinds, attended Apr 2026: A wonderful experience all round. Roz was a character and a great teacher. She shared her knowledge freely, guided us with warmth and humour and ensured we all experienced success. I ended up with three items that will now be fired and glazed. I walked out of the workshop euphoric and couldn't wipe the smile off my face for hours. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Edward Denby, attended Mar 2026: A great class, fun but relaxed atmosphere, our teacher was helpful but not over bearing. You’ll be surprised what you can make the first time on the wheel. My only suggestion is doing the first demo one in tandem together, rather than one long demo at the start. It’d would be better to show a stage then do a stage together and so on, it’s hard to remember bits of it otherwise. Overall great day!
  • 5/5 from Rian Tanja Gray, attended Jan 2026: We had the most amazing time. She was the best teacher and we were very happy with our efforts.
  • 5/5 from Roger Grigg, attended Jan 2026: Great patient teacher
  • 5/5 from Carolina Arteaga, attended Dec 2025: Loveeeeed it!!!! Will definitely do it again
  • 5/5 from Vittoria, attended Dec 2025: Really lovely, peaceful class. Really helpful to start by doing teach step together and then practice independently.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Holding, attended Nov 2025: Our beginner wheel throwing experience was fun. Our teacher Jade was so lovely and it was cool to do something different. Can’t wait to see how they turn out from glazing and firing.
  • 5/5 from Sharee Grant, attended Jul 2025: Very easy to follow instructions and a very fun vibe. Our teacher showed and explained everything well and jumped in to help rescue us when we needed it.
  • 5/5 from Linda Marshall, attended Jul 2025: We had such a great time, our teacher Jade was absolutely amazing, knew exactly what she was talking about and was always happy to help when the clay didn’t want to listen! Thanks for a great morning
  • 5/5 from Rohan McKiernan, attended Jul 2025: I had an amazing time, very instructive, easy to learn was amazing.
  • 5/5 from Paige Wallis, attended Jun 2025: We had Sophie as a teacher and she was incredible, very helpful and patient with us.
  • 5/5 from Lee, attended Jun 2025: Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon. Sophie was so delightful and engaging with the beginners group. We enjoyed it so much that we will be attending another session in the coming month.
  • 5/5 from Dawn Clancy, attended May 2025: Great instruction and teacher. Fun class
  • 4/5 from Owen and Elizabeth Kessels, attended May 2025: Sophie was great we really enjoyed the class. As a beginner I would have found it more helpful to demonstrate one step then complete that step, stop and watch the next step then do it and so on. Watching all the steps demonstrated at the beginning wasn’t a bit overwhelming. However, Sophie was great at coming around and helping us during the process. I’m looking forward to doing another class soon
  • 5/5 from Gabrielle Black, attended Apr 2025: Sophia held a wonderful class and was really kind and helpful. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Frances Bradshaw, attended Feb 2025: Fantastic lesson, thoroughly enjoyed myself
  • 5/5 from Nick de Vercelli, attended Jan 2025: The class was great! We had zero experience coming into the class and ended up having such a fun time. Our teacher was clear, concise, and time efficient and walked us through the process step by step. We are now obsessed with pottery and want to do more!
  • 5/5 from Angela Mayer, attended Jan 2025: Danielle was knowledgeable and skilled in teaching the pottery wheel. Her cheerful and supportive lesson was enjoyed and appreciated.
  • 5/5 from Jacinta Hanscomb, attended Jan 2025: My pottery teacher was extremely patient and very skilled. I look forward to building upon my skills.
  • 5/5 from Craig Hamilton, attended Dec 2024: Teacher was very helpful giving continued guidance throughout the class how to avoid problems and maximise the chances of a couple of good bowls by the end of the class.
  • 5/5 from Wendy Fan, attended Nov 2024: Me and my friends had a great time last Sunday. The best thing was we can take some of our products home after just 1 beginner session.Definetely challenging yet very rewarding. Many of us (including myself) are thinking of continuing more sessions to improve our skills and be able to produce better pieces. Highly recommend to those who are intrigue by pottery or if you want to do something different with your friends and families.
  • 5/5 from Elisa Gregori, attended Aug 2024: The pottery class was exceptionally good: the teacher was very accurate in her teaching and she showed step by the step the process of pottery making; she was very open and anwered to every question. We learned how to make different kind of cups and plates with different techniques. The thing that I loved the most was the shaping process and the creative part of it; it inspired me to try it again in the future. The only thing is that I think it was a bit over priced, but we had a fun time and we will bring home 3 pottery pieces ready to use and to admire!
  • 5/5 from Terri Sheldon, attended Jul 2024: I took my friend's tween daughter to a beginners pottery wheel class. Dani at Firebirds Pottery, the teacher, was excellent and helpful and our pots turned put brilliantly. I've done a few classes now & highly recommend Firebirds and the relaxing & mindful activity.
  • 5/5 from Zaide Charlesworth, attended Jul 2024: very lovely staff, we had a great teacher. it was a very fun class. my girlfriend and I enjoyed it :) would love to go again
  • 5/5 from Lisa Searle, attended Jul 2024: So much fun and endless possibilities for future creativity in this space Will come back
  • 5/5 from Karen Brierley, attended May 2024: We had a lovely evening at pottery and sip. Dani and Mel were super lovely and very patient with the 8 of us. It was so nice to catch up with some friends and make some pottery too.
  • 5/5 from Kellie Bowen-Burgess, attended May 2024: The class was so much fun and our teacher was amazing. Highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Seonyeong Song, attended May 2024: It was good for beginners. Dani was a good teacher, encouraged me to try and create my own pottery.
  • 5/5 from Dianne Shedden, attended Apr 2024: Dani was a great teacher. She has such a natural way with clay both my BFF & I loved being a part of the class but we've got a long way to go before we can start spinning works of art! Looking forward to learning more!
  • 5/5 from Emma Hoy, attended Apr 2024: I had heaps of fun learning how to pot on the wheel. Easy to follow, everyone made some great stuff!
  • 5/5 from Joanna Walter, attended Apr 2024: Wonderful experience. Great instruction and encouragement. Would highly recommend to do this experience with a friend.
  • 5/5 from Chris Betcher, attended Mar 2024: What a great few hours! My very first pottery experience. THIS WAS SO FUN and so grounding. I went in excited but trepidacious about how I would go. Came out energised, accomplished, and proud of learning a new skill and making things of beauty that did not exist before my hands made them. I highly recommend @firebird_studios_pottery Dani was patient knowledgeable and such a great teacher! If you are looking for a fun creative outlet, definitely do this! And the dirtier you'll get the more fun you're going to have Linda
  • 5/5 from Rachel Devine, attended Feb 2024: Had a great time at Firebird Studio, was very lucky to receive this voucher as a Christmas gift. Had two great teachers who went through a run through of all the steps to see what we were working towards. We set off to our stations and went through each step for our fist piece. If someone fell behind the a teacher came over and guided us on what to do next. We all made 3 pieces mainly saucers, bowls or cups of some sort, and we were all proud of our pieces, even if some had a little character. Highly recommend, had a great time and already looking into more courses that they offer!
  • 5/5 from Summer Savas, attended Feb 2024: So much fun! Our teacher was super informative and helpful, had such a great time can’t wait for the next one!
  • 5/5 from Naomi Bunker, attended Jan 2024: A great experience with a small group. Lots of individual instructions. Loved it and would do it again.
  • 5/5 from Tara Hunt, attended Jan 2024: Amazing experience. The teacher was lovely. She was very helpful and very hands on. Making sure we all managed to successfully finish a piece. Definitely recommend this experience to everyone.
  • 5/5 from Mariam Sarafoudis, attended Jan 2024: It was a great experience. Our teacher explained things very thoroughly and we felt confident all the way through…even when we were making mistakes! Will definitely be coming again
  • 5/5 from Jenna Richardson, attended Jan 2024: Both the teachers and the experience were exceptional! Has definitely ignited a new hobby! Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Kristy Ganderton, attended Dec 2023: I really enjoyed this class. The teachers knowledge is great and she explained the process/steps very well. The group was small and the way the studio was set up was great. Thank you Firebird Studio for the great class.
  • 5/5 from Isabella Taylor, attended Nov 2023: This was the most incredible experience for our first class! The ladies were so helpful, and guided us the whole way through! Highly recommend booking your first beginners or any class here
  • 5/5 from Dominique Shaw, attended Nov 2023: Was an amazing experience and Dani was a great teacher. She was very knowledgeable and patient. Can’t wait to come back! We had so much fun.
  • 5/5 from Suellen Holmes, attended Oct 2023: Had a fantastic time! Dani was amazing - patient but also a brilliant teacher. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Tamara, attended Oct 2023: Excellent teaching skills by Dani. A fun and lively experience to have, wanting to learn this since forever and even better with my family. Can’t wait to see our masterpieces Thanks Dani
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Morris, attended Oct 2023: Wonderful class! Our teacher was highly knowledgeable and encouraging and provided hands on support. Would recommend :). Thank-you for having us!
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Firebird Studios
Firebird Studios

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We teach every aspect of pottery from introductory workshops through to masterclasses.
At Firebird Studios we are so proud of the quality of work and the quality of potter that we have created. Our combined wealth of experience in the team is such an inspiration to many in our community. The teachers are all so pleased to pass on their knowledge to the students coming through our doors... They willingly give of themselves from their experience - from various artistic backgrounds - and add greatly to our offerings.
We are motivated by encouraging our students to explore their creativity and to bring out their own style. Creativity is the core of our teaching, with technical expertise incorporated to achieve a professional standard!

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