VOART Studio, pottery and painting teacher

VOART Studio

VOART Studio

location_on Wollongong

local_activity classes: Wheel ThrowingPotteryPainting

4.8 (54)

I’m Violetta Strabic, an Australian artist, teacher, painter and potter inviting you into my surreal world full of beautiful escapism.

Being an artist my whole life, I have been creating pottery for over 12 years. I got back into it after a bout of cancer when I was 30. Im drawn to the calming and fun aspect of the wheel throwing process. :)






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Michaela Schulz Mar 2024


We had a hens party and this was a perfect activity. Something so different and fun. Our teacher Violette was great, very patient and passionate. We had a great time

Kaye Lowe Jan 2024


Really loved our experience This is a well-equipped centre with great resources. Violeta was extremely helpful and encouraging. My grandson had fun while successfully crafting some mini-pots and name tag. The highlight was using the potter’s wheel. He can’t wait to return. Thank you!

Nash Noel Dec 2023


Enjoyed it very much. The instructor was kind a very informative, not to mention her patience because I'm clumsy as they come.

Highly recommend!

Daniel Micevski Nov 2023


The class was so much fun. The direction was great and I was blown away by what I managed to make. Definitely recommend!

Margaruette Pollakis Oct 2023


It was a great experience. The teacher was were supportive and the class very well organized.

Tom O'Toole Aug 2023


We got great instruction. It was our first time. It was much easier than I expected. Looking forward to collecting my creation.

Deborah Stewart Aug 2023


Awesome experience Violeta was sooo lovely and very helpful. We had a lot of fun, listened to great music and enjoyed a relaxing and enjoyable evening. Highly recommend doing with a group of friends.

Ann Rowles Aug 2023


A really enjoyable experience! Well organised - space, materials and equipment all wonderfully prepared! Great guidance given and hands on assistance from our fabulous teacher. The pottery making session was relaxed and fun!

Violetta Strabic Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great class! I would definitely do this again with my friends and make it into a party!

Miffy Stephen Jun 2023


Thank you for a great class! Violeta was very patient with us. Thank you so much!

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Miffy Stephen - Wollongong

Kate Rowland May 2023


Well set up and resources for a beginner class. Violetta was responsive, engaging and supportive.

Virginia Locke May 2023


Violetta, our teacher was incredibly patient and helpful in our lesson today. Help was at hand at every step, even though every step was explained in full. The venue was easy to find and the setting comfortable. Cannot thank Violetta enough for giving me the opportunity to feel successful at something I have always wanted to do when I have no artistic skills whatsoever and poor fine motor skills. My creation was a planter with a caterpillar encircling it and it turned out just great. Many thanks indeed, Violetta.

Pottery class review by Virginia Locke - Wollongong

Chloe Fairclough May 2023


Well stocked studio and so happy with what we made. We would definitely come again to make something else.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Chloe Fairclough - Wollongong

Amanda Walker Mar 2023


Great fun , loved the wheel , great instructor and highly recommend. We are going back to colour and glaze our mugs !

Daniel Trotti Feb 2023


Violeta, our teacher, was sensational, patient and knowledgeable. She took the time to reshape my ugly bowl. Materials, tools and classroom were nice and presentable. I had a positive, rewarding and fun experience. Thank you Violeta.

Pottery class review by Daniel Trotti - Wollongong

Isabelle Kingsley Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Our instructor was fantastic She was very helpful and patient with the kids especially who needed extra help and attention.

The end product was very good. We thought we won't be able to do it but we got a great result.

A great value for money. Highly recommend.

Helen Williams Dec 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class, would highly recommend, we really enjoyed ourselves.
Violetta is a great teacher, we will look into other available classes

Susan Cooper Dec 2022


I had a fantastic time learning how to use the wheel to make a super cute pot. She was an amazing teacher and I’m definitely going to do more classes with her. A hidden gem.

Pottery class review by Susan Cooper - Wollongong

Shirley O'Hearn Nov 2022


Good teacher, very patient, would have liked a little longer class to do some more shaping.

Chelsea Hurt Nov 2022


I had fun and it was very relaxing. I will definitely visit this studio again

Ebony Thompson Oct 2022

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 8 reviews


We had the best time at VoArts Couples Wheel Throwing Pottery Class. Violetta was clear with her instructions and helped us through the entire process whilst still giving us creative freedom with our mugs along the way. It was great to both try something we had never done before and try new skills in such a private setting. We can't wait to see what they look like in a few weeks time. Thanks so much!

Couples Wheel Throwing Pottery Class for Date Night review by Ebony Thompson - Wollongong

Jessica Douglass Sep 2022

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews


I didn't enjoy this class very much. The teacher overbooked clients so she was stretched thin and meant I didn't get a lot of assistance. I wouldn't do this class again.

Teacher's response

Hi Jessica,

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. I'm sorry to hear your experience was not what you hoped it would be. Since you have done our class 7 months ago, we have changed our studio and are in a better position to provide everyone with more assistance.

Thanks,
Violetta

Vanessa Ford Sep 2022


We really enjoyed the class. Violeta’s simple instructions and guidance made the process very easy to follow and we’re very happy with our pots. Looking forward to our next session in a few weeks to glaze them.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Vanessa Ford - Wollongong

Lynette Cantrill Sep 2022


Unique experience using the pottery wheels- good fun. Violetta was friendly but professional. My group expected to just do the class but ended up all purchasing the firing/take-home options as we loved what we'd made

Pottery class review by Lynette Cantrill - Wollongong

Chloe Keech Sep 2022


It was fun to use a pottery wheel and Violetta have helpful feedback. It was fun to check out her studio too!

Deborah Stiles Aug 2022


I booked a private session for my family. My youngest is 10 and she worked well directing him. They all had a great time and we are excited to see the final products.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Deborah Stiles - Wollongong

Natalie Pranic Aug 2022


Took a private class and all equipment was provided. They made it very easy to relax and enjoy ourselves

Annika Jeffries Aug 2022


Yes great class. Coming back to glaze our pot plants we made. Excellent space she has set up

Kaye Franks Aug 2022


Loved the class. Great teacher very knowledgeable and helpful. I’m not the creative type but completely loved the experience. Beautiful relaxed studio.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Kaye Franks - Wollongong

Pat McAuley Aug 2022


Great class! We enjoyed learning how to craft our own clay pots and it was a nice way to spend a Saturday morning.

Karen Laird Jul 2022


It was a very relaxed workshop and lots of fun. The instructor walked us through each step and the we each had our own wheel for the whole time.

Michelle Luhr Jul 2022


Small and intimate class. It is a great atmosphere for leaning a new skill. Would recommend

Pottery class review by Michelle Luhr - Wollongong

Carla Nelmes Jul 2022


Very relaxing, while learning useful tips. Great experience, will definitely go again. Thanks so much

Kathryn Vella Jul 2022


Beautiful atmosphere and lovely studio. Violetta knows her art and guides you through the class effortlessly. I will be back!

Alison Chalker Jul 2022


Absolutely amazing fun and relaxing class with a great teacher it was nice that the class was small also so you could get more time with the teacher and make sure your project was being made correctly .

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Alison Chalker - Wollongong

Maria D'Angelo Jul 2022


Great session. All materials were supplied which was a lot, so as a student was great. Teacher was patient and guided us during each step and We all made a mug during that time.

If anyone wants to learn about pottery this is a great introduction class. Highly recommend it.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Maria D'Angelo - Wollongong

Natasha Groeneveld Jun 2022


Best night out we've had in ages. Everyone had an amazing time and the teacher was incredible

Janet Zammit Jun 2022


Good fun and a random new experience in a comfortable and friendly environment. Thank you.

Sophia Potts Jun 2022


Small group, lovely teacher, really helpful guidance and a fun time. Loved expanding my skills Thankyou!

Pottery class review by Sophia Potts - Wollongong

Jessica Clarke May 2022


We had a great time, awesome value for money, lovely teacher, plenty of space and equipment

Holly Wilesmith May 2022


The class was good but the instructions were a bit vague. Also, we weren’t aware that what we made would cost more on top of our ticket to the class: so we made a bowl each and then paid $60 more per person for the item we made to be fired.
Not too bad.

Teacher's response

Hi Holly,

Thanks for taking the time to write this feedback, we have outlined this information in the listing and sorry to hear you feel like this wasn't clear enough. You have made some lovely art works and I hope you did still have a great time!

Thanks, Violetta

Emma Cate May 2022


My young daughter (11) had a class and said it was amazing. The teacher was helpful without being overbearing and was patient with them.

Courtney Hill May 2022


Fantastic class! Really fun and engaging! I definitely want to sign up for a term

Toni Howard Apr 2022


I’ve been looking for classes for a few reasons, relaxation, me time and to meet other people. I got all this plus a great instructor and a studio that was safe, calm and inspiring. Can’t wait to go again!

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Toni Howard - Wollongong

Margaret Mason Apr 2022


I really enjoyed it. Everyone got individual assistance. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.

Sally Meredith Feb 2022


What an amazing way to spend a Saturday morning, great atmosphere wonderfully explained step by step pottery relaxing tome had

Pottery class review by Sally Meredith - Wollongong

Carrie Panozzo Feb 2022


We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Such a lovely escape for an hour and a half, a wonderful experience and great company. Violeta was lovely and very helpful. Everything we needed was provided under the guidance of a knowledgeable teacher. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to come back again,

Lisa Kain Feb 2022


The throw down pottery class was really good. It’s harder than I thought it would be. I would like to do more where I can put colours on. I didn’t realise it would be just clear glaze as never done before and unaware it is a lengthy process. Learning learning. Anyhow we are all happy with our masterpieces and look forward to using them soon. Thank you Violeta at VOART and Bento.

Anya Domadius Dec 2021


Really fun experience! Violeta guided us every step of the way and is very knowledgeable. The facilities included everything we needed. Will definitely do another pottery class with Violeta in the future.

Harrison Ceely Dec 2021


Absolutely wonderful experience. The instructor was super friendly and helpful giving us a the ideal amount of freedom and instruction. Honestly had a blast, something different and fun to do, 100% recommend.

Harrison Ceely Dec 2021


Teacher was super helpful and friendly. Everyone in the class was very supportive will recommend to friends and family 100%

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Harrison Ceely - Wollongong

Kayla Nicol Nov 2021


We all had such an amazing time and can’t wait to do this again!

Joanna Grayson Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great mini course. The facilities were good and the teacher was nice and welcoming as well as helpful. Would recommend and probably book again.

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class review by Joanna Grayson - Wollongong

Rebecca Djokic May 2021


I was amazed at what we achieved in the time frame Loved the teacher who made the experience easy and enjoyable, especially working us through some tricky bits. Space worked perfectly for us and was a great way to celebrate a Birthday Would highly recommend to anyone x

Pottery class review by Rebecca Djokic - Wollongong

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