Wheel Throwing Course

Learn how to throw on the wheel over five weeks in Newcastle!



5 x 2.5 hours Location Newcastle Class size 1 to 5 guests   $420 (Afterpay available)

Take your pottery skills to the next level with our 5-week Wheel Throwing Course! This immersive experience is designed for students who want to refine their techniques and explore new forms on the pottery wheel. Over the course of 5 weeks, you’ll learn beginner to intermediate wheel-throwing techniques, troubleshooting common issues, and creating a variety of functional and decorative pieces. Our expert teachers will guide you every step of the way in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Please note: if one of the consecutive days falls on a public holiday, the class will be pushed out an extra week (extra session) or the teacher will arrange a makeup class with the group.
If you miss one session, you will need to arrange with the studio to attend another workshop that is currently running, and we only offer the dates and times available at that moment. (Only 1 session is replaced)

Upcoming dates for Wheel Throwing Course

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 9:33am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 16 Nov 2026 and 16 Nov 2026.

  • Mon 16 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
What you'll get
  • All clay, tools, and materials provided
  • 5 weekly 2.5-hour sessions of hands-on instruction from professional pottery teachers
  • Opportunity to create multiple wheel-thrown pieces
  • Glazing and firing of up to 10 pieces across the 5 weeks included (additional pieces can be fired for $10 each)
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Knowledge required
Beginners to intermediates welcome.
What to bring
  • Comfortable, old clothes you don’t mind getting a bit of clay on
  • Your creative spirit
Add-on available for this class
  • Full set of tools ($48)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

The Art Department Newcastle - 1/133 King Street, Newcastle NSW

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Recent reviews of Wheel Throwing Course

  • 5/5 from Briony Mitchell, attended Aug 2026: Thank you Jen for such a rewarding experience. I really lost myself in the clay and can’t wait to see the fruits of my labour! I recommend it to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Simone Samali, attended Jul 2026: I had a great time attending this pottery course over five Sundays. It was something completely different for me to do, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn a new skill. The 2.5-hour sessions gave us plenty of time to get hands-on and develop our techniques each week. It was fun, creative and rewarding to see how much we learned over the course. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking to try something new and enjoy a relaxed, creative experience.
  • 5/5 from Catherine McDonald, attended May 2026: I have wanted to learn pottery for ages, the wheel throwing course was great. It wasn’t easy, but Molly made it fun and was exceptional with her teaching skills. Her patience is a credit to her. Even though I struggled, I thoroughly enjoyed it. A great space to learn this craft and well worth the effort. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Laraine Nelson, attended May 2026: Mollie is a great teacher, I've done a couple of wheel throwing courses before without much success, however, with Mollie I learnt a lot and at last feel comfortable throwing a pot. The class was enjoyable, with a good camaraderie amongst the classmates.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Waugh, attended May 2026: Fantastic, Molly was great, I've learnt a lot, class was not over crowded, the wheel
  • 4/5 from Isabel Purser, attended May 2026: Lessons were fabulous, great learning. So so helpful too. Great outcomes and many finished progra.s.. a lot of behind the scenes tasks done by the teacher. I want to keep going..
  • 5/5 from Kay Hamnett, attended Mar 2026: Great opportunity to learn some new pottery skills in the company of some lovely people. Our tutor Jen, was skilled and knowledgeable in both pottery and teaching. She was attentive and supportive of ideas. Really enjoyed the program and learned heaps.
  • 5/5 from Vivienne Bijok, attended Mar 2026: Really good value, friendly and very well taught. Our teacher Jenny gave great demos than individual attention that matched each student's individual skill level. Gave me the confidence to keep going thank you
  • 5/5 from Charlie Jeffery, attended Mar 2026: Great teaching, great fun; something to look forward to every week. I Thoroughly recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Isabel Purser, attended Feb 2026: Learnt heaps, great outcome, loved the class. Going to the one in. May.. Coming back in May... Fabulous teacher....
  • 5/5 from Miranda Lefcourt, attended Feb 2026: Lesley was a great teacher! Very engaging and fun to be around. Was good to learn all the steps and process of it all. Very interested in continuing and getting my own wheel some day!
  • 5/5 from Elena Balalovski, attended Feb 2026: Had a great time learning a new skill, making keepsakes from scratch and meeting lovely people!
  • 5/5 from Traci Flynn, attended Feb 2026: I learned the fundamentals of throwing clay. The class was engaging and fun. The teacher was knowledgeable and very patient!
  • 5/5 from Anna Farthing, attended Feb 2026: Absolutely loved this class, Lesley was an incredible teacher. Thank you for creating this space
  • 5/5 from Sue Feketey, attended Oct 2025: Great relaxed atmosphere. So much to learn but teaching was delivered in a very supportive and enjoyable way
  • 5/5 from Angela Merchan, attended Aug 2025: I’ve been throwing pottery for a while, and I joined the Monday night wheel throwing class to refine my technique and spend some focused time creating — it was absolutely worth it. The class had a great mix of skill levels, and the atmosphere was relaxed but inspiring. Our instructor was knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about the craft. They offered thoughtful guidance without hovering, and I really appreciated the useful tips on improving consistency and form. The studio setup was excellent — spacious, well-equipped, and stocked with quality tools and clay. Everything was clean, organized, and ready to go when we arrived, which made it easy to just dive in and focus on the work. What I liked most was the sense of community in the room — everyone was supportive and genuinely interested in learning from one another. It was the perfect way to spend a Monday evening, and I left feeling both relaxed and creatively recharged. Highly recommend for potters at any level.
  • 5/5 from Kerrie Burns, attended Aug 2025: Lesley was a fabulous teacher. She was very generous with her time and knowledge. I highly recommend this class for personalized support.
  • 5/5 from Steph Matthews, attended Aug 2025: I have just finished a five week wheel-throwing course. Highly recommend to anyone from complete beginner to some experience (you can extend further/work on harder designs if the latter). Everything was prepared and explained really well so you could get into it fast. Jen was an absolute gem and helped as much as you wanted/needed!
  • 5/5 from Katie Obrien, attended Jun 2025: Great course! Informative and lovely teacher! Learnt so much and had a blast!!
  • 5/5 from Pauline Carrigan, attended Nov 2024: I learnt so much in the classes that I will take with me.It was great fun and I met some great girls who shared the class.Our teacher was soooo talented and interesting and we really had great opportunities to explore clay, the wheel and decorating.
  • 5/5 from Camille Pulanco, attended Jun 2023: A wonderful and creative new studio in town! I did the 5 week course and absolutely loved every minute! Mahalia was a lovely and supportive teacher, and the students got to be creative and lean new skills on the wheel. She was happy to improve technique and suggest new ideas to help us over the weeks! Love the Art Department and the space that has been so lovingly created!
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