Hand Building Class (Returning Student)

Returning casual students only



2.5 hours Location Kilsyth South Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 1 to 20   $45

Designed for returning students, this casual class focuses on creating hand built ceramics, including techniques such as slab rolling, coiling, and sculpture.
Our experienced teachers will help you continue developing your pottery skills in this casual class for ongoing students. We do not operate on a fixed-term schedule.
Casual classes are completely flexible. Attend classes as often as you like, on any day you wish! Enjoy the relaxed and social atmosphere of our studio alongside other students at a range of levels, from beginners to potters with many years of experience.
First-time students will be encouraged to book in for a Hand Building Beginners Taster class to introduce them to the wonderful world of hand built ceramics.
Please note:
  • This is a class designed for adults, and we do not allow bookings for children under the age of 16.
  • This class does not include access to the pottery wheel.
  • Returning students must provide their own clay and tools, and firing is additional, charged at $10 per kilo.

Upcoming dates for Hand Building Class (Returning Student)

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 29 Oct 2026, 6:56pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

65 upcoming dates between 30 Oct 2026 and 19 Dec 2026.

  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Tue 10 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 19 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 19 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Tue 15 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 9:30am-12pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
What you'll get
What you will learn:
  • Wedging and preparing your clay
  • How to create and use coils
  • How to roll and shape slabs
  • How to create sturdy joins
  • How to use basic forms to build sculptures
  • How to pull handles and attach them to cylinders to create coffee mugs, jugs, etc.
  • Basic glazing and decorating techniques; a selection of underglazes and dipping glazes are provided!
  • Creating many different forms, including casserole dishes, flatware such as plates and platters, and much, much more.
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Knowledge required
Basic hand building skills required.
What to bring
Bring your own clay, tools, and towel. Although clay washes out easily, we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, or you can bring an apron! Shoes are also required at all times in the studio for safety reasons.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 17 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

11 Lillypilly Lane, KILSYTH SOUTH, VIC

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Recent reviews of Hand Building Class (Returning Student)

  • 5/5 from Saskia Rochow, attended Oct 2026: Was painting tonight on my biggest thrown bowl I've ever done myself. Decided to be ambitious and paint the huntrix characters using under glaze.
  • 5/5 from Belinda Vandenberg, attended Aug 2026: Fun friendly studio with everything you need, helpful teachers
  • 5/5 from Damaris Hodge, attended Aug 2026: I enjoy my time at Sojo, it’s more than just a chance to hand build, (I have the equivalent at home), it’s the vibe, being with creative people sharing their skills. Encouraging other's, a positive, creative space I have enjoyed for 5 yrs.
  • 5/5 from Del Whitehead, attended Jul 2026: Fantastic teachers, very welcoming and very talented. Highly recommend all their classes Eddie and Georgie are the best
  • 5/5 from Saskia Teunissen, attended Jul 2026: Great teachers, great vibe, great experience as always. Been coming back for 3 years!
  • 5/5 from Anne Ryan, attended Jul 2026: Thank you to all the team at Sajo Ceramics for a wonderful afternoon again on my return to the Hand Building class. It is such a warm, respectful learning environment. I enjoyed updating old techniques, hearing about clay types and learning more about building processes and firing methods. The room is full of students working on diverse projects and is such a welcoming creative space suitable for all abilities and ages. Thank you for your ongoing support with my project work and firing service facilities.
  • 5/5 from Saskia Teunissen, attended Jun 2026: Been coming to Sajo for 3 years. Always good vibes, great helpful teachers who go along with my crazy ideas.
Your teacher

Sajo Ceramics
Sajo Ceramics

5.0 (48)
female Women-owned

We have set up our studio to bring together pottery and ceramics in a combined space and to be an affordable, fun place where anyone can come and enjoy creating with clay. Our studio is a place where there are very few rules except to respect your fellow artists, their work, and the studio, to relax and learn that there is no end to the possibilities when working with clay.
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