Six Week Wheel Throwing Course: Beginner and Next Steps

Recent reviews of Six Week Wheel Throwing Course: Beginner and Next Steps

• 5/5 from Anna McKey, attended Aug 2026: I had a wonderful time during this pottery course and couldn’t recommend enough! It was challenging in the best way and so fun. Leia is such a skilled and friendly teacher.
• 5/5 from Naomi Rechter, attended Aug 2026: Highly recommend Klaypots throwing class. Leía is a great and patient teacher even when it’s clear pottery isn’t someone’s natural skill! Loved that after each class we realised that for over two hours we had not thought of work or life - just focused on what we were doing.
• 5/5 from Pip Glinn, attended Jul 2026: New hobby unlocked! I had so much fun getting to grips with the pottery wheel, and couldn't recommend it more! 2 hours every week vanished in a very fun blink of an eye Leia was so knowledgeable and patient - even when I'm pretty sure I made the same mistake every session. I especially enjoyed being able to see the progress of my pieces from week 1 to 6 Thank you!
• 5/5 from Eden King, attended Jul 2026: This class was so much fun and quickly became the highlight of my week. We worked at a great pace, came away from it confident in the skills we had learned, and left with pieces that we're proud of. Leia was a great teacher and had a really calming energy. Would definitely recommend this studio!!
• 5/5 from Zoe Ashworth, attended Jul 2026: This course was so much fun and I enjoyed every minute. All the teachers were delightful, and knowledgeable and they really helped make learning this new skill very enjoyable :)
• 5/5 from Joanne Choi, attended Jul 2026: The klaypots wheel throwing beginners course was an activity I was contemplating for a while. When i bit the bullet to finally start I regretted not starting sooner! I had the pleasure of meeting Karina, Leia and Caroline through the course and whether it’s from the demos or hands-on instructions: They all have such an extensive knowledge and skillset to share proactively. The studio is very local and accessible and has a warm atmosphere (especially when the kiln is on) and is well lit with natural light. The pace of the classes was consistent and I felt like there was progression in skill every week. The course has really fuelled a passion to upskill and explore more techniques and clay forms. I can’t wait to book my next course!
• 5/5 from Brette Blakely, attended Jun 2026: Always a great experience at Klaypots! This was a next steps course for me and was fabulous extension of my skills from the beginners course. Got to handle more clay and gain new skills and confidence.
• 5/5 from Louis Hollingworth, attended Jun 2026: Karina and Caroline were both great teachers that gave good directions but still made room for experimentation.
• 5/5 from Shelia Zhong, attended May 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed the six week course and learnt so much about this hobby. Karina was an amazing teacher - I cannot fault anything in the whole experience. Will be coming back to do more courses in future :)
• 5/5 from Mel Conroy, attended May 2026: This was my third wheel throwing course at Klaypots - Caroline was a wonderful teacher, she was so patient and able to share so many tips to help me improve. Klaypots is a great studio with small-sized classes, there's a reason why I keep going back!
• 5/5 from Camilla Ganko, attended Apr 2026: A wonderful course where we learned a lot in addition to having a great time. We loved our teacher Leia and will certainly be back. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Heather Bunting, attended Apr 2026: The studio is a fabulous, welcoming space. Karina clearly and carefully explained the processes and techniques to create our pieces, patiently helping out when things go a little wobbly! The small group size is great as everyone is able to receive individual assistance when needed. I could happily spend an entire day there!
• 5/5 from Kate Spencer, attended Apr 2026: I had the absolute best time in this class. Karina was so patient and was always coming to see if I needed any help. Only having 6 people in the class meant most of the time was hands on, Karina was able to demonstrate and then everyone got to get in and she would help us individually. Im looking forward to picking up my pieces in a few weeks!
• 5/5 from Manjula Sri-Pathma, attended Mar 2026: Great teachers and friendly atmosphere. Would recommend whole heartedly to anyone. Thanks Karina and Leah.
• 5/5 from Camilla Ganko, attended Mar 2026: An amazing course with fantastic teachers. Learnt a lot and can't wait to do more!
• 5/5 from Procopio Family, attended Feb 2026: This was a family Christmas gift and such a wonderful idea. Although we were worried about a family of 4 including 2 adult children committing to a week night course, it became our routine for an early local family dinner and then lots of fun, laughs and messy creations afterwards. We are looking forward to one more class and collecting our family pieces. Laya was an excellent teacher. Extremely warm and kind and patient. We would love to do more!
• 5/5 from Josephine Massoud, attended Feb 2026: If you want to escape the everyday crazy, this is a must try! Karina was so detailed in her lessons and very generous with her time she gave each student! Loved learning and having fun! Thanks Karina it was awesome
• 5/5 from Dimity Chitty, attended Feb 2026: Loved this 6 week ceramics course with Klaypots. I repeated the 6 week course which was so worthwhile, it really helped build momentum and deepen my understanding of wheel throwing. Leia is a fantastic teacher. Super patient and encouraging, and she explains everything so clearly while making it all look effortless. The atmosphere was always relaxed and welcoming, with a great group of people which was a lovely bonus in addition to regular creative time! I think what I enjoyed most second time around was feeling my skills improve weekly and leaving each class feeling inspired to keep going and eager for the next session.
• 5/5 from Bianca Norman, attended Jan 2026: I had the best 6 weeks learning from Karina. As an artist by trade, it was refreshing to learn something new in such a relaxing and fun environment- it definitely helped get me out of my creative rut. I would highly recommend the studio and Karinas classes to any of my friends & family, and i hope to come back to the studio soon.
• 5/5 from Brette Blakely, attended Jan 2026: Brilliantly run, well organised and super instruction. Making usable pieces right from the beginning. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Manjula Sri-Pathma, attended Jan 2026: Great environment and teachers. Wonderful experience. I'm able to complete beginners wheel throwing techniques with confidence. Thanks
• 5/5 from Christopher K Wong, attended Jan 2026: Great workshop. Good teacher. Enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Priscilla Chung, attended Jan 2026: That was my 4th 6-weeks wheel throwing course with Karina, a wonderful teacher who is very patient, friendly and very skillful. So lucky to have such a great teacher!! I am very much happy for my achievement and all the pottery pieces I have ever made. I will definitely continue my pottery journey at Klaypots!!
• 5/5 from Annika Yang, attended Nov 2025: Karina guided us through wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Getting to learn how to throw different shapes and to trim them gives me much more flexibility when I’m making my own work. I really enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Kevin Stam, attended Oct 2025: Finished my second course with Leia!! So helpful and amazing in letting me explore what I want to make. So many opportunities to get better and try different clays + glazes
• 5/5 from Cassandra Rector, attended Oct 2025: Absolutely enjoyed this course! Caroline was such a great teacher and we even had Karina for our trimming class. Highly recommend this studio/teachers/course to anyone interested in getting into pottery. So tempted to do another one ️
• 5/5 from Josh Mackintosh, attended Oct 2025: I really enjoyed myself doing this 6 week beginners Wheel Throwing course. The teaching style was great, with good explanations of what to do, great demos and then helping out where needed. I would highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to have a go at wheel throwing.
• 5/5 from Edward Jansson, attended Oct 2025: My third course with Klaypots. Such a knowledgable and fun crew to learn with. Would recommend them to everyone.
• 5/5 from Natalie Whelan, attended Sep 2025: Such a lovely experience! Leia is a fantastic teacher, so patient and kind and knowledgeable. Wheel throwing is definitely not something that comes easily to me and she was so generous with her tips and support. 100% recommend to anyone curious or super keen or anywhere in between.
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Cheng, attended Aug 2025: I thoroughly enjoyed my wheel throwing course at Klaypots! As a complete beginner to pottery, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Leia is an amazing teacher- she gave individual attention to every single person in the class and expertly guided us through every step. The studio itself is beautiful and spacious. I wholeheartedly recommend Klaypots! 10/10
• 5/5 from Chris Ortiz, attended Aug 2025: Did the Beginners Pottery Class over the past 6 weeks and it was so much fun. The class size of only 6 means we got lots of instruction from our great instructor Leia. We kicked off with the fundamentals - Kneading the clay, then we threw our first pots (these were then sliced in half to examine the thickness of the Base and Walls). Week 2 saw us throwing in anger - learning how to make plates and bowls. These were our first masterpieces of spun mud :) Over the forthcoming week we learnt how to Trim, More Throwing and lastly how to Glaze. We no wait for the pieces to be fired. Can absolutely recommend this course if you like doing things with your hands, don't mind getting a little Muddy, having fun and need a release for your Creative Juices. THANX LEIA and KLAYPOTS
• 5/5 from Naomi Gurr, attended Aug 2025: Amazing class, Karina and Leia are hands on in their instruction, allowing you to learn and grow your skills.
• 5/5 from Alexandra Sherbon, attended Aug 2025: This 6 week beginner course was a great introduction into pottery. I had started to develop a keen interest in pottery and this was a great first step. Our teacher Caroline was super knowledgeable, and had a knack for explaining things in a super simple way. She made the lessons a nice chill, judgement free environment. You start by learning the basics - centring and throwing (with no pressure to keep the pieces). You then go through all of the stages, throwing and trimming take up the bulk of the lessons. You then do glazing at the very end. I felt like I learnt a lot and I’m going to do the next course when there is availability. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in getting started in pottery.
• 5/5 from Edward Jansson, attended Jul 2025: Klaypots wheel throwing beginners course is great introduction to pottery. Leia is a great teacher giving guidance while letting you unleash your creativity. Very much recommend it if you are interested in dabbling into pottery, and it’s close to Crows Nest Metro!
• 5/5 from Jessie Staszkiewicz, attended Jul 2025: Karina was amazing! I came away learning so much. She was so patient and thoughtful. It was equal parts fun and instructive and I can't wait to book in my next course at Klaypots.
• 5/5 from Li Xuan Heng, attended Jul 2025: Great studio space to work in and even better instructors to guide you! Really enjoyed this course and working with the quality materials provided! Can’t recommend enough
• 5/5 from Tony Isgrove, attended May 2025: I attended Karina’s class with my wife… and we had sooo much fun. Thanks for being so inspiring
• 5/5 from Michelle Tjiong, attended May 2025: Did a Saturday class and enjoyed it so much that we booked a six week course! Karina was an excellent teacher and had lots of patience for a bunch of people new to pottery.
• 5/5 from Kimberley Bainbridge, attended May 2025: I can’t recommend klay pots studio enough! I had so much fun on this course and was with such a lovely bunch of girls and teacher. If I was staying in Sydney longer I’d do it all over again! I felt the course was very thorough and we got to make a variety of different things, by the end I felt very confident using the wheel and leia was very helpful when things went wrong. If you’re thinking of doing a course just do it! You will not regret it! :)
• 5/5 from Michael Anscomb, attended Apr 2025: we both had a great time and made some pieces which we enjoyed. our teachers were very informative and friendly - we would recomend this course to people who are interested in learning about pottery we found the course fun and we are going to do it again
• 5/5 from Chigusa Hasegawa, attended Apr 2025: It was so fun to make my own plates and bowls on wheel throwing, though so difficult to handle it. The two teachers taught me kindly despite my clumsiness and poor English! Thank you very much.
• 5/5 from Tralia Yang, attended Mar 2025: I had such a great time learning pottery with Karina and Leia. They are both amazing teachers. Highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to start their pottery journey!
• 5/5 from Yilin Chen, attended Mar 2025: Loved the small class, Nat was so nice and made Saturday mornings my most looked forward to time
• 5/5 from Gennelle Mead, attended Feb 2025: Our wheel throwing pottery class has been fabulous. Our teacher was very knowledgeable and supportive and patient. We got to work with a variety of materials and got to produce many different pieces. I really recommend these classes and studio.
• 5/5 from Lesley Scott, attended Jan 2025: Joined this class to take my throwing to the next level and make more than beautiful hoummus bowls! Managed to learn how to make plates of various sizes and a teapot. Fabulous instructors as always. Couldn’t attend once and was invited to make up the class in an open session. Just like Arnie says “I’ll be back”.
• 5/5 from Grace Luo, attended Jan 2025: Karina and Leia are super lovely and fun, very grateful to have started my pottery journey with them! Have learned so much from the course, each lesson was chill but also got a lot done somehow! Definitely a therapy session in disguise Will definitely be back :)
• 5/5 from Barbara Robinson, attended Jan 2025: Fabulous teacher, Karina, with excellent knowledge and skills. Looking forward to being able to create pottery just like her! Klaypots is a lovely setting. Hard to fault Loved it all!
• 5/5 from Tara Murphy, attended Jan 2025: Leah is an amazing teacher! Would recommend this course to friends! It’s very good value considering it’s 10+ hours of course, plus what you get to take home!
• 5/5 from Edwina Toulmin, attended Jan 2025: This was a fabulous introduction into wheel throwing. Plenty of opportunity to practice and refine your new skills in a laid-back environment. Teachers are very knowledgeable, kind and fun. This is the studio to go to!
• 5/5 from Tamsin Shaw, attended Oct 2024: Leah was FANTASTIC. Loved every minute of the course. Awesome studio