Unwind with Clay Class

Relax and unwind with spinning clay.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 25 (public classes), 3 to 35

  $99 - $109 ($109 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $99/guest for 5+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Unplug from the screen in South-East Melbourne’s premier pottery studio. Learn genuine wheel throwing skills, add a glass of wine, and soak up pure "Bob Ross" zen vibes in total climate-controlled comfort.
​About This Experience
​Step up to the wheel, slow down, and feel the stress of the workweek melt away.
​Whether you’re planning a memorable date night, a relaxed weekend escape, or a unique catch-up with friends, our 2-Hour Beginner Wheel Throwing & Wine Experience delivers the ultimate mix of hands-on learning, creative flow, and genuine relaxation. Add a glass of wine to your session as you learn to shape raw clay into beautifully finished, functional ceramics.
​The Kingston Clay Studio Difference
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​40+ Years of Master Potter Heritage: Our studio’s foundation is rooted in over four decades of traditional ceramic craftsmanship. You aren't just getting basic advice—you’re learning authentic production techniques distilled into easy, stress-free steps.
​"Bob Ross" Zen Instruction: Our instructors are renowned for their extraordinarily patient, encouraging, and soothing teaching style. We ensure you feel completely supported every step of the way—zero pressure, just pure creative encouragement.
​Pro-Grade Equipment: You’ll sit at dedicated, state-of-the-art Nidec-Shimpo pottery wheels—the gold standard for smooth, whisper-quiet operation.
​Year-Round Comfort: Forget chilly or stuffy industrial sheds. Our spacious Braeside studio is fully heated and air-conditioned so you can create in total comfort, no matter the Melbourne weather.
What You'll Learn & Do
​The Live Masterclass: Watch a clear, step-by-step demonstration on centering, pulling up walls, and shaping on the pottery wheel.
​Hands-On Wheel Time: Take your seat at your individual wheel! Your instructor will provide personalized guidance to help you lock in your technique and center your clay effortlessly.
​Sculpting Your Vessels: Practice throwing functional forms like mugs, bowls, or small vases.
​Select, Fire & Glaze: Choose your favorite creation to keep. We will professionally trim, bisque fire, glaze, and high-fire your piece so it’s food-safe, microwave-safe, and ready for daily home use.
​What's Included
​2 hours of expert, small-group instruction in a supportive studio environment.
​Full access to professional equipment, individual Nidec-Shimpo wheels, premium clay, and studio tools.
​Professional finishing service: Firing and custom glazing of your top piece in our signature studio white glaze (ready for pickup in 4-8 weeks).
​Option to keep extra pieces: Fire additional vessels for a small studio fee ($10 per extra piece).
​What to Bring / Wear
​Attire: Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a splash of clay on (clay washes out easily in normal laundry).
​Prep: Short or trimmed fingernails make wheel throwing much easier. Long hair should be tied back.
​Note: Wine, glassware, and clay tools are all provided directly by the studio.
​Perfect For
​Date Nights & Couples: A hands-on, interactive alternative to standard dinner and drinks.
​Bayside & SE Melbourne Locals—enjoy Melbourne’s top ceramic experience right here in Braeside.
​Solo Mindful Escapes: Therapeutic, screen-free tactile creation to clear your mind.
​Private Groups & Celebrations: Hens parties, milestone birthdays, and corporate team-building events (private group bookings available upon request).
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Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 11:01pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get
  • Unlimited use of clay and use of tools.
  • You can make as many pieces as you would like in this session with one of your creations signed and kiln fired to completion. One piece is included in the class.
  • You can buy any additional pieces you’d like to be glazed and fired for $10 each.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. 8+ years.
What to bring
Your creative and enthusiastic self!
We provide aprons, but we suggest you also bring:
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, if you prefer you can bring an old towel.
Long hair tied back
Trimmed nails are ideal, but we can assist if you have long nails
Please make sure you remove watches, bracelets and rings before class.
Add-on available for this class
  • Red or sparkling wine ($10)
You can add this when you book (optional).
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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

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

Location

Kingston Clay Studio - Unit 3/35-37 Canterbury Road, Braeside VIC

Upon arrival pease park outside of the gate on Canterbury Road. There is no parking available inside the complex.

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Recent reviews of Unwind with Clay Class

  • 5/5 from Kaitlyn Watson, attended Sep 2026: We had an absolute ball! The instructor was great, he was very patient and extremely helpful as two first timers. We are excited to return in a few weeks to paint our pieces.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Perucic, attended Sep 2026: Studio was a great set up and very comfortable. The 2 hour tutorial was excellent. Started with a demo and then we commenced throwing on the wheel. Our tutor was very diligent with instruction, assistance and patience. Had lots of fun and managed to create a couple of pieces. Will definitely be looking into the term classes
  • 5/5 from Yvonne Hyland, attended Aug 2026: I had a lovely time. Wil the instructor was amazing
  • 5/5 from Bianca Mangan, attended Aug 2026: I did this class with my mum and sister and it was such an enjoyable time!! We found the learning curve a little difficult but we had plenty of time to hone our new skills and make some fun pieces! Our teacher was so kind, encouraging and helpful and made sure everyone in the class managed to make at least one thing they were proud of
  • 5/5 from Connor Tobin-Underwood, attended Jul 2026: Amazing class, the teacher was so thorough and attentive to us, really helped to guide and made sure we had a fantastic time.
  • 5/5 from Courtney Davies, attended Jun 2026: Will was a great host - patient, funny & informative! The class was worth it for 2 hours and getting messy - Definitely recommend not wearing your favorite pants though!
  • 5/5 from Tammy, attended Jun 2026: We were lucky that my friend and I were the only ones in class, so it felt like a personal class. We took the 2 hrs session, giving us enough time to learn and produce 3 pieces. The equipment was excellent and our teacher so skilled and experienced, the time flew and we had a great day, well worth it.
  • 5/5 from Lilly Connell, attended May 2026: Very friendly and got the hang of it so quickly did it for Mother's Day with my mum and we left generally wanting to start a class
  • 5/5 from Marianna Michalos, attended Apr 2026: A lot of fun!!
  • 5/5 from Cate Hand, attended Apr 2026: Took my Grand daughter and we had an amazing time Emma our teacher was so patient and helpful. Will definitely be going back Cate
  • 5/5 from Eli Fiorenza, attended Apr 2026: Had an incredible time, good to have learned from the best! Perfect atmosphere paired with the perfect people. 10/10
  • 5/5 from Bella Brown, attended Apr 2026: It was great fun, our instructor was lovely. I’ll be signing up to regular classes
  • 5/5 from Danielle Harley, attended Apr 2026: Teacher was informative, helpful & friendly. Duration of the class was a good length. I got a voucher to do this class for my birthday - a great gift.
  • 5/5 from Leya Mackus, attended Mar 2026: Great workshop! Emma was super accommodating and encouraging, giving us plenty of support to help us achieve things on our own, but also stepping in to help and save the day when we needed! I redeemed a gift card for this session and it was super easy. Highly recommend. Forgot to take of what I made but the studio was lovely even before we started!
  • 5/5 from Mariel Anne Elizabeth Judson, attended Mar 2026: It was a birthday gift, which is a great present. A beginner class, where the teacher was very patience with us and plenty of time to make a collection of clay pieces.
  • 5/5 from Nathan D Crossett, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was great, Steve was very helpful and clear with his instructions.
  • 5/5 from Charlie Hull, attended Feb 2026: An amazing workshop and great instructor, making something new and complex really accessible. I wish I could do it all the time!
  • 5/5 from Tyler the Wheel Vickers, attended Feb 2026: A really fun, relaxed small class with as much or as little instruction as you request. Our teacher was friendly and really helpful. I will definitely do another!
  • 5/5 from Graziella Werth, attended Feb 2026: So much fun. Emma was a great teacher. Can't wait to do it again.
  • 5/5 from Mateus Rigatti Peruchini, attended Feb 2026: We spent such a lovely and fun time during our class. Really commend it.
  • 5/5 from Jason Singh, attended Jan 2026: Took the family for a 2 hours beginners introduction. We were taken through all the steps and processes, and then given instructions on how to get started; and all throughout, had us in stitches!!!! Steve! What an amazing instructor!! The Man had a way of explaining things in simple English but with the best wit! He instantly built rapport with everyone. The place was immaculate and brightly lit, which made the whole experience feel "lighter" and somehow "airy". Will definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Tanishka Murthy, attended Jan 2026: Very helpful very patient and explained clearly.
  • 5/5 from Lidia Mancini, attended Jan 2026: The new venue is great! Shelley was so clear and patient, managing to find the best method for everyone to get the best result. My third class, and it won’t be my last.
  • 5/5 from Karen Shine, attended Jan 2026: Thanks for a great class, we had a lot of fun
  • 5/5 from Keren Friedman, attended Jan 2026: This was my first time trying wheel throwing and it was so fun. The teacher was great at explaining what to do and helping out.
  • 5/5 from Nathan Giles, attended Jan 2026: Emma, our teacher, was amazing! So knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging. Provided specific instructions but also gave us the balance to explore at our own pace. Her kind and patient nature made for such a pleasant experience. During the time, we were able to make 4 pieces with the resources and tools provided. Overall, an excellent and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Maaike Watson, attended Dec 2025: Great beginners class! A lot of fun and wonderful creative learning experience. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Darren Mason, attended Dec 2025: The studio was clean and well laid out. Shelley was a lovely person. Her instructions were easy to follow and she was patient and attentive.
  • 5/5 from Sue Coutinho, attended Dec 2025: My experience was a gift card and super easy to book. Shelley was amazing in teaching and guiding us to make some nice pieces to bring home. Thanks Shelley for your time and skills
  • 5/5 from Grace Benson, attended Dec 2025: We all had a great time and we had a very patient instructor.
  • 5/5 from Matthew J Miller, attended Dec 2025: Really patient, knowledgeable & kind teacher. Also a clean room & plenty of tools available. 100% recommend this, my partner & I loved it!
  • 5/5 from Alexander Damelio, attended Dec 2025: Great fun, kind staff and now stuff we can keep forever. Overall would come back and had loads of fun
  • 5/5 from Carol Phillips, attended Nov 2025: The class was great - so much fun. The instructor was supportive, encouraging and patient. I definately recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Kim Jepson, attended Oct 2025: We had a class on Saturday with Emma. She was a great teacher for us 2 beginners and made us feel at ease and comfortable. The time flew by showing we had a great time. We look forward to booking in another class with Emma!
  • 5/5 from Penny McDonald, attended Oct 2025: I loved this class and Emma was a great teacher. We enjoyed making things to take home and getting a glimpse into the pottery world. Will be back. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Maher, attended Oct 2025: Our wheel throwing workshop was fantastic - Emma made it so fun and achievable, and was very patient with us first-timers! We're planning to come back for a longer course. Thankyou Emma for a fun and productive morning!
  • 5/5 from Allison McSwain-Frankin, attended Sep 2025: It was so fun! I liked how I could create many different pieces with unlimited amount of clay and how it was so relaxing.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Pollock, attended Sep 2025: Loved Steve. He was so patient with our group. Great class. So much fun! Thankyou!
  • 5/5 from Hayley Hickman, attended Aug 2025: My friend Dani and I had such a great experience! Our instructor (forgot her name, I’m sorry!) was lovely. She was SO helpful and personable. We are excited to come back and paint our creations!
  • 5/5 from Jen Liu, attended Aug 2025: My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our class. Shelley is a great and abundantly patient teacher and I loved how we were encouraged to keep making as many things as we could. Thank you again!
  • 5/5 from Kim Bailey, attended Aug 2025: Fantastic class with Emma. Very patient, helpful, but also encouraged you to take control. We made quite a few pieces and paid extra to take another piece home. Would definitely recommend and will come again.
  • 5/5 from Katrina Reid, attended Aug 2025: We had a Fun time playing and learning alot. We joyed the session. thank you
  • 5/5 from Kathryn Boce, attended Jul 2025: My daughter (10) and I had a great time at the 2 hour wheel turning class. So glad that I decided on the 2 hours. Because you become so relaxed and zone out, that 2 hours passes quickly. Well worth it also! Thank you Emma. We will see you again soon for more Zen time of the wheel
  • 5/5 from Vienna Kajer, attended Jul 2025: Absolutely fab! I booked a two hour session as a birthday gift for my older sister, and could not enjoy it any less without Emma’s patience and keen eye. We both went in with zero expectations - considering the last time we touched clay was in primary school - but left the session feeling proud and surprisingly accomplished. We were both a bit nervous at first, and although we did make a few mistakes here and there on the wheel (which I thought to be a bit scary as, at some times, I did get carried away with the foot pedal that controls the speed of the wheel), Emma reassured us it was all part of the trial and error process. She was really calm and encouraging, and made sure we both left with pieces of our own. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to try something new or just to have fun!
  • 5/5 from Maria Prioriello, attended Jul 2025: My 11 year old granddaughter and I did a pottery throwing class yesterday. Our teacher was brilliant. She made it very easy. We were able to make numerous items. I highly recommend the ckass
  • 5/5 from Paula Alexander, attended Jul 2025: The teacher was very patient with is which I really appreciated. It was such a fun activity and well out of my comfort zone. I really enjoyed it and whilst my pieces aren’t perfect, they are something that I got to make. The class was a gift from my kids and definitely something different.
  • 5/5 from Debby Chaves, attended Jul 2025: Very patient and informative
  • 5/5 from Brittany Lee, attended Jun 2025: Really loved this class, having two hours meant I had the time to practice, play around, work out the issues with what I was doing and get the help needed to make some good pieces. The act of pottery was very relaxing, I really enjoyed being coached by Shelly who was very friendly and helpful. My dad, step mum and I all loved it and can’t wait to pickup our pieces.
  • 5/5 from Alice Greenaway, attended Jun 2025: Was fantastic, teacher was very patient and we learnt a lot! Great fun, would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Bradley Jagoe, attended Jun 2025: A really good wat to spend the afternoon. It was so much fun. Super informative
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Kingston Clay Studio
Kingston Clay Studio

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Kingston Clay Studio | Creative Pottery Classes in Melbourne’s Southeast
Kingston Clay Studio was founded on real industry experience. Studio owner and second-generation potter Peder Wilhem McCanless, trained in the Seagrove, North Carolina tradition, has spent over 40 years as a working potter, production studio owner, gallery owner, and nonprofit pottery organization leader across the US and Australia. That background sets the standard for everything taught here. Our instructors teach proven production techniques, the same methods used by potters working in the industry, not just classroom exercises. The equipment throughout the studio, including our wheels, kilns, mixers, and pugmills, is professional-grade gear we also sell directly to the public as an authorized dealer for Nidec-Shimpo and Venco. Our facility is fully heated and cooled, well lit, and spacious enough to host team building events for up to 50 participants.
What we offer:
Looking for a way to unplug and get creative? Welcome to Kingston Clay Studio, your local hub for pottery classes in the Southeast suburbs. We specialize in making the ancient art of ceramics accessible, fun, and deeply relaxing for everyone from total beginners to seasoned makers.
Whether you’re searching for a beginner wheel throwing workshop, a mindful hand-building session, or the perfect Melbourne date night idea, our studio is designed for connection.
Why Book With Us?
Beginner-Friendly Workshops: No "artistic" gene required. We teach you to wedge, center, and pull your first bowl in a single session.
Trending Experiences: From Pottery and Sip nights to corporate team building and unique hens party activities, we host events that people actually remember.
Local & Accessible: Conveniently located for residents in Moorabbin, Highett, Cheltenham, and Bentleigh.
All-Inclusive: We provide the clay, the tools, the firing, and the vibes. Just bring yourself (and maybe a bottle of wine!).
Join the Kingston Clay community and discover the tactile joy of clay. Book your seat today and transform a lump of earth into your new favorite mug.

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