Wheel Throwing Course for Kids

Get your kids to unleash their creativity and make ceramic art in this fun workshop



10+ years & Adults     8 x 1.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  $560 (Afterpay available)

Got a creative kid who loves hands-on DIY projects? Join Cones Studio's wheel throwing course in Melbourne for eight weeks of fun where your kid will learn how to make their own unique ceramic pieces from scratch!
Over the eight sessions, the kids will learn the basic skills to master the pottery wheel from a friendly expert. Beginning with techniques to help them create simple forms, your kids will then progress to making more intricate vessels. They'll get the opportunity to feel their creativity flowing as they get hands-on and learn how to mould and shape the clay into a range of funky pieces to take home! Kids will also learn how to apply glazing to a selection of pieces to prepare them for firing.
What this course will cover:
  • Simple forms, including cylinders and bowls
  • Their own focus and specialised pieces
  • Decorating and applying your own glaze
If you're looking for unique gift experiences or things to do in Melbourne for kids that will have them exploring their imagination and building up their creativity then this wheel throwing workshop for kids in Melbourne would be a great pick for you!
Tips
  • Please bring an apron and towel if possible
  • Closed toe shoes are required
  • Rings, bracelets, watches etc. should be removed and keep nails short if possible as these may interfere with your experience
  • We recommend long hair is tied back

Upcoming dates for Wheel Throwing Course for Kids

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 10:20am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

  • Mon 12 Oct 2026, 4:30pm-6pm (12-17 years)
  • Wed 14 Oct 2026, 4:30pm-6pm (10-12 years)
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All materials provided
  • All the ceramic pieces you've made to take home and display!
Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly course.
What to bring
Please bring an apron and towel if possible and clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 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

Cones Studio - 351 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC

This venue is a short walk from Bentleigh Station station (200m).

Wheel Throwing Course for Kids location
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Recent reviews of Wheel Throwing Course for Kids

  • 5/5 from Natalie Watson, attended Jul 2026: My daughter really looks forward to her class each week! Thank you Charlie and Billie
  • 5/5 from Marta Koval, attended Jul 2026: Thanks so much, @Charlie at the Cones Studio, for another great term! Our daughter loves the pottery classes, a definite highlight of her week!
  • 5/5 from Olena Novikova, attended Jul 2026: This was my daughter’s second term doing the Wheel Throwing Course for Kids, and she absolutely loved it! She had such a great time and really enjoyed the whole experience. It’s a fantastic course for kids — highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Sofiia Novikova, attended Apr 2026: Sofiia really enjoyed every class and had so much fun learning pottery. We’re so happy she had this opportunity and are already looking forward to next term. Thank you for creating such a lovely experience
  • 5/5 from Janelle Ragg, attended Apr 2026: Repeat customer each term. Charlie makes it a great learning experience and they produce great pieces.
  • 5/5 from Marta Koval, attended Oct 2025: A beautiful pottery studio: friendly, calm and supportive entivornment. Love it and we will definitely be back for more workshops!
  • 5/5 from Ilana Tusia, attended Oct 2025: We love Cones studio. Great teachers who encourage fun and freedom of creativity. Thank you, Charlie.
  • 5/5 from Harry Lance, attended Oct 2025: It was fun
  • 5/5 from Chloe Weaver, attended Jul 2025: Charlie is a great teacher, my daughter has done several terms of pottery now and loves it, she is improving all the time.
  • 5/5 from Ilana Tusia, attended Jul 2025: The best. We will keep coming every term. Thank you to Charlie for being a great leader.
  • 5/5 from Marta Koval, attended Apr 2025: A beautiful studio, my daughter absolutely loves her weekly pottery lessons! Charlie and all instructors have always been very friendly and supportive, letting the kids explore their creativity.
  • 5/5 from Marie Pepin, attended Apr 2025: My child absolutely loves attending her pottery classes and taking home the results of her creative work.
  • 5/5 from Ilana Tusia, attended Apr 2025: My daughter loves going each and every week. She has been attending Charlie's class for at least two years now, and she still looks forward to it.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Zerbe, attended Apr 2025: The kids course is great, well adapted to differing ages and skill levels, with patient and enthusiastic teachers.
  • 5/5 from Jade Jolly, attended Feb 2025: Charlie is an amazing teacher! Such a great class for creative kids looking to have fun with a nice group.
  • 5/5 from Marta Koval, attended Feb 2025: Hannah had enjoyed her course immensely. She learnt a lot of interesting techniques. Her teacher, Tahni, was absolutely amazing, very kind, supportive and inspirational. Hannah is looking forward to continuing in Term 2!
  • 5/5 from Veronica Mufic, attended Feb 2025: My daughter has been attending Charlie's classes for a few years now. She loves going every week and looks forward to it. Her skills have improved and she feels these classes nourish her creativity and expression.
  • 5/5 from Alla Blokhina, attended Jul 2024: Wonderful class for the kids! My son loves it. The teachers are so nice and friendly
  • 5/5 from Ada Cheng, attended Apr 2024: My daughter thoroughly enjoyed all her classes and brought home many lovely pieces. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Xavier Sellenger, attended Feb 2024: This was a brilliant class. The teacher was very informative and flexible. He was willing to follow my lead with respect to what I wanted to learn in the class and was very knowledgeable about a range of techniques. I can see my growth from term to term. Overall a lovely class and I will definitely be returning next term. I encourage others to have go at the class at this wonderful class even if they are a bit nervous. They will surprise themselves with what they can learn and achieve
  • 5/5 from Ilana Tusia, attended Feb 2024: Veronica absolutely loves attending. She looks forward to her class each week. Charlie fosters her creativity.
  • 5/5 from Dalia Grigg, attended Oct 2023: My 11 yr old did the wheel throwing course for kids. He had a lovely, knowledgeable teacher. It was great for him, he enjoyed being creative and he gained self confidence and a sense of achievement as he made the pottery pieces. The sessions are great and I think even the cleaning up is valuable as the kids learn to be responsible and leave the wheel as they found it, ready for the next person to use. He is looking forward to seeing the final pieces after they will be fired for the final time.
  • 5/5 from Xavier Sellenger, attended Oct 2023: This class was highly enjoyable. My teacher, Lisa, was very flexible and knowledgeable and taught me techniques I requested. The studio was nice and calming and the variety of glazes and other materials was more than satisfactory. I highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Leah Humphreys, attended Jul 2023: Charlie is a wonderful teacher and great with the kids, my daughter loves the wheel and learnt a lot of new techniques and can’t wait to come back. The studio is delightful and filled with lots of inspiration.
  • 5/5 from Stella Peacock, attended May 2023: The teacher is helpful and approachable. My daughter loves the activity and has enrolled for another Term.
  • 5/5 from Mary Lionatos, attended May 2023: My son absolutely loves his wheel throwing class, he looks forward to it every week. Charlie is a great teacher.
  • 5/5 from Leah Humphreys, attended May 2023: My daughter loves the wheel throwing class and Charlie is great with kids. The studio is extremely well equip with a lovely environment.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Zerbe, attended Feb 2023: My daughter is really enjoying this class, we have already signed up for next term. It doesn't matter what age or skill level the great teachers cater for and help everyone.
  • 5/5 from Olivia Schafer, attended Feb 2023: My teacher was amazing. I got taught how to centre the clay, how to pull the clay up and how to make amazing pieces!
  • 5/5 from Rosalyn Gladwin, attended Feb 2023: My son loved this class. The instructions were clear, the teacher is friendly, fun and approachable. He has made lots of pieces using different styles and techniques. Thanks so much! We have already signed up for next term.
  • 5/5 from Leah Humphreys, attended Feb 2023: My daughter Pearl attends the wheel throwing class with Charlie who is such a great personality, pearl has learnt so much and really enjoys the class, the content and the inviting environment. Great tools
  • 5/5 from Charlie Robbie, attended Oct 2022: Great course, fantastic teacher, getting a lot out of it. Pleasant after school activity with lovely attendees.
  • 5/5 from Evie Quick, attended Oct 2022: Evie thoroughly enjoyed this course and Charlie as her teacher. We will be back next term! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Leah Humphreys, attended Oct 2022: We loved the wheel throwing class at cones studio, Charlie is so good with the kids, very patient and encouraging. We will be back again.
  • 5/5 from Marie Pepin, attended Jul 2022: Charlie is a fabulous teacher and easily relates to younger people. My child truly enjoyed their experience making different things week after week and learning new techniques. The studio is a fantastic open space and well located on Centre Rd. Perfect after school activity!
  • 4/5 from Veronica Mufic, attended Jul 2022: The teacher was really fun, helpful and nice. I felt pretty comfortable and I learnt a good amount of things for next time. I liked how there was music playing and how the environment felt.
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Cones Studio - Ceramics and Glaze Lab
Cones Studio - Ceramics and Glaze Lab

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Cones Studio offers pottery classes, painting kits, glazes, cocktail nights and kiln services. Learn the art of the pottery wheel, paint ceramics with colourful glazes or check out their range of take-home kits.

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