Unwind with Clay Class

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​​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).​

• 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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