Clay, Paint & Hands

Recent reviews of Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Hands

• 5/5 from Christopher Kelly, attended Oct 2026: A great class! The teacher was charasmatic and helpful.
• 5/5 from Amar Kanj, attended Oct 2026: Class was awesome!!! Shane was so patient, funny & full of information! We made a mug from scratch & the assistance from our instructor was super helpful & made it feel easy & perfect. We’re already planning our next class & bringing along more friends!
• 5/5 from Stella Brown, attended Sep 2026: Going to Market Studio was beyond a great experience. I would highly recommend coming here solo, with a partner or in a group (it was the perfect atmosphere for all). Our teacher was superrr helpful and guided us every step of the way. My partner and I made mugs and we can’t wait to see the end result.
• 5/5 from Amanda Guerrera, attended Sep 2026: Very helpful
• 5/5 from Krystal Ween, attended Sep 2026: This was such a fun and easy to follow class. My partner was especially nervous to try something like this but he is now obsessed and has booked extra time to go back!
• 5/5 from Sarah Lepre, attended Aug 2026: Highly recommend this class - the teachers explained the techniques well, were actively there to support and were incredibly patient. We weren’t limited to select choices and had the freedom to make our own item. They had fun stamps you could use and great paint colours to choose from. Great for beginners :)
• 5/5 from Angel Tsang, attended Aug 2026: Terrific instructors guided us through the step-by-step process of hand building clay. A small group setting meant the instructors were able to assist each person where needed. The studio space was cute and felt cosy. Learnt so much in just one workshop. Highly recommend for absolute beginners.
• 5/5 from Ophi, attended Aug 2026: My partner and I absolutely loved the class! It was wonderfully set in such a beautiful and cosy shop also with a fun and patient teacher. They very kindly allowed me to complete building my piece thank you so much!!
• 5/5 from Natalia Byrnes, attended Aug 2026: Teacher was amazing, would 100% come back and learn how to make new things!
• 5/5 from Miranda van Asch, attended Aug 2026: I loved today's workshop. Shane & Air are wonderful hosts: warm, welcoming and fun and Shane is an excellent instructor. Of course he made it look all so easy! The atmosphere is very intimate and relaxed. I was on my own but I would say everyone else enjoyed the session as much as I did and came away having learnt a lot in 2 hours. I particularly liked that we were given free rein to create whatever we wanted, with enough advice and assistance to achieve our creation. Thanks Shane & Air!
• 5/5 from Lucy Ravlich, attended Aug 2026: Had a great time today, thank you both!! Helpful instruction and a welcoming low pressure environment.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Sousa, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic class!
• 5/5 from Leonard Lee, attended Aug 2026: Great class, very helpful teachers.
• 5/5 from Ally Weng, attended Jul 2026: We had such a wonderful experience at this pottery studio last weekend. I visited with my child and a group of friends, and it was truly a memorable activity for all of us. Shane, our instructor, was incredibly engaging and made the entire session both fun and informative. His teaching style is clear, patient, and very encouraging, which made it easy for beginners to enjoy the process. The studio itself has a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect place to relax and get creative. We all had an amazing time and left with big smiles (and our own handmade pieces!). Highly recommended – a perfect activity for families and friends. 10/10 experience!
• 5/5 from Jiraporn Rudeesaicharoensuk, attended Jul 2026: Time absolutely flew by because we were having so much fun. It was a fantastic way to relax, exercise our creativity, and make something special with our own hands. I loved creating my very own forever mug, and I'll treasure it for years to come. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience!
• 5/5 from Verena Kostandy, attended Jul 2026: A massive thank you to Shane and Air for being amazing during our class. They were very attentive and quick to jump in to help when needed. Instructions were clear and the class was easy to follow. We will definitely be back!
• 5/5 from For: Ryker, attended Jul 2026: Market Studio's Clay, Paint & Hands is one of the Inner West's true hidden gems. Tucked away in the charming streets of Annandale, it feels like stepping into a little world of creativity and magic. The studio shop is filled with beautiful handmade ceramics that make perfect gifts – mugs, ceramic lamps, jewellery holders, incense holders, magnets and so much more. Every piece is unique and made with so much care. The classes are thoughtfully run and welcoming for all skill levels, whether you're picking up clay for the first time or already have experience. The encouragement, creativity and warmth that fill the space make it such a special place to be. I honestly can't recommend Market Studio highly enough. If you love art, creativity or are simply looking for something inspiring to do, you have to check it out. Thank you, Market Studio, for constantly inspiring our community and bringing a little more magic to the Inner West.
• 5/5 from Tamara Ryan, attended Jul 2026: So grateful for the class today, was brilliant. Very disability friendly too. Highly recommend checking them out!
• 5/5 from Sarah Hamad, attended Jul 2026: Had such a lovely time creating my own little piece. The instructors were helpful and took the time to make sure we all got the help we needed. It’s such a friendly place to be. Would recommend doing a class ️
• 5/5 from Emily Harrison, attended Jul 2026: Was such a lovely class, had so much fun. Did this with my friend for her birthday, will definitely go again! Teacher was super helpful, helped everyone with whatever project they wanted. Gave just the right amount of help that you felt confident with what you were making, but not too much help where it felt like you were back at school . Highly highly recommend
• 5/5 from Hong Thu Christina Le, attended Jul 2026: Teachers were very lovely and patient, passionate about their work. The studio is very cosy and a nice place to spend time with friends. They've inspired me to pick up pottery as a hobby after their session!
• 4/5 from Valerie Shum, attended Jul 2026: Small class size so there was plenty of help during the session. Demo for how to handbuild was solid and thorough. A tip would be to come to class with an idea of what you'd already like to make. You'll have enough clay to make a mug but additional clay will cost extra. I made the biggest mug I could and I'm happy with the result overall. The turnover is 6 weeks before you can collect the piece.
• 5/5 from Montana Johnson, attended May 2026: our teacher was super friendly and helpful! when we were struggling they were happy to help us bring our creations to life. I could not be happier with the outcome and will definitely be going back for more classes in the future
• 5/5 from Tyler Fullerton, attended May 2026: Absolutely loved this class! Shane was an awesome teacher. He guided us through all the techniques while still giving us the creative freedom to make our own unique piece and bring our vision to life. Such a cute workshop and the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Highly recommend to anyone!
• 5/5 from Sarah Bowley, attended May 2026: I attended this pottery class for my 20th birthday and myself and all my friends had so much fun, our teacher Shane was super helpful and funny and made sure all our peices looked amazing and functional. The atmosphere of the studio is amazing and we got to play our own music through their speakers. This is my second time doing this class and every time I have so much fun creating something new! I definitely recommend to everyone it’s something that you can have fun doing at any age!! Shane is the best! Also for the fact that he made a private class especially for my birthday even though he had a market stall going on that weekend at finder keepers markets!
• 5/5 from Julia Pascale, attended May 2026: My mum and I absolutely loved this class! We learnt so much and the place was so cute! Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Rosei Espedido, attended May 2026: The class was awesome. Shane and Megan were wonderful teachers and my daughter and her friends had such a good time. They were patient, allowed the kids to explore their creativity and were so encouraging. I would recomend the class to anyone and will even be doing the adults class in coming weeks. The space is also gorgeous!
• 5/5 from Paige Martin, attended Apr 2026: This was my second class and I brought my 10 year old daughter as a birthday present. The team were really lovely and patient with her (and me). We also walked away with some great memories and keep sakes.
• 5/5 from Shadi Monfared, attended Apr 2026: We had a private clay class at Market Studio and it was such a great experience! Shane is amazing, super friendly, helpful, and made the whole class really fun and relaxed. We got to be creative, laugh a lot, and make some awesome memories along the way. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something different and enjoyable.
• 5/5 from Megumi Ishii, attended Apr 2026: It was really fun and entertaining, but also informative! Once we started on the projects, everyone was focused on their own but the teachers were always there to help and provide support as necessary.
• 5/5 from Fenna Yanto, attended Apr 2026: The teachers were awesome and made the experience a fun and memorable one! They were very helpful and provided assistance for each of us in the private workshop - mixed kids and adults. Would highly recommend doing a pottery class with Market Studio.
• 5/5 from Jasmine Leia, attended Apr 2026: I needed a hobby and found this class straight away online. I was quite hesitant as I was going alone but I truly had such a great time! It was easy to learn and would recommend it anytime.
• 5/5 from Annabelle Golles, attended Apr 2026: So much gratitude to Air and Shane. We had a wonderful, wonderful, Clay, Paint and Hands class, graciously led by two very skilled, humble and quick-witted artists. Our family joint celebrated my and my Mum’s birthday, making a keepsake to mark the occasion in the process. What fun we all had!!! Do yourself a favour and if wondering where to do a pottery class, do it at Market Studio! In a lovely part of Annandale (we all walked over after having a cuppa at Cherry Moon). Thank you for having us
• 5/5 from Joanne Messenger, attended Apr 2026: Great class. Excellent teacher. Fun and productive. Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Tarsa Moayed, attended Apr 2026: Great class, recommend it to everyone. We come a long way to attend it and it is quite worth it!
• 5/5 from Astrid Natalia, attended Mar 2026: Host were entertaining and helpful, cozy workshop, fun activities for all ages. We had a great time. Thank you so much :)
• 5/5 from Sisca Ismanto, attended Mar 2026: My daughter just turned 9 last week and had the best birthday party at Studio Market, hosted by Shane & Air. The kids laughed, danced, and had the sweetest conversations around the table while creating their art pieces. Shane and Air truly gave their all, even joining in on the kids’ crazy jokes! Thank you so much for making her birthday celebration so special. P.S. The studio is absolutely adorable!!
• 5/5 from Laynie Pereira, attended Mar 2026: Shane was an amazing (funny) teacher, honestly one of the best classes I’ve done!! Came with my girlfriend and we just loved it. 100% recommend.
• 5/5 from Nourah Mangerah, attended Mar 2026: This was my first time attending a clay workshop. Shane was informative, warm and helpful. I had a lovely experience trying my hand at making and painting a bowl. Shane and Airr were very flexible with offering as much assistance as you may need.
• 5/5 from Liz Clarke, attended Mar 2026: Wonderful for adults and kids. I went with my 11 year old daughter who loved every minute. Teachers were extremely helpful and meet you at your level ensuring completely untalented novices like myself still walked away with a great piece of art. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Georgie Giuliano, attended Mar 2026: Great class! Great teacher and lots of fun, wish we had more time!
• 5/5 from Monique Maciel, attended Feb 2026: Shane and Air were amazing! We had so much fun! My first ever clay class and I’m so proud of my mug!
• 5/5 from Rulla Haifa, attended Feb 2026: So helpful and patient, lots of amazing inspiration around also. One of the best ones ive done!
• 5/5 from Tamara Power, attended Feb 2026: Excellent as always. This is my 4th time visiting Market Studio. Fabulous classes, fabulous hosts. I’ve made mugs, bowls and this time a herb stripper.
• 5/5 from Tanna Klevansky, attended Feb 2026: I did this class with my boyfriend and we had the best time. Shane and Air were extremely patient, friendly and great teachers. The class was small and intimate with 8 people total. We would definitely come back!
• 5/5 from Maria Montero, attended Feb 2026: Amazing class had a lot of fun! Book in highly recommended
• 5/5 from Vanessa Leone, attended Feb 2026: Shane & Air are incredible. This workshop is interactive, fun and completely immersive. Can't wait to do it again.
• 5/5 from Rini Meitasari, attended Feb 2026: Great experience for a family. Everyone loved it. Shane and Air were very engaging, kind, funny, and helpful. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Catherine Lim, attended Jan 2026: Class was so fun, Shane and Airr were so informative and helpful for us beginners! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to try something new and to those trying to lessen their screen time.
• 5/5 from Michelle Nguyen, attended Jan 2026: Thank you Shane and Air for the amazing clay and paint experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the private class that we wished it went longer, time flew by so quickly. Can’t wait to come back