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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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Learn how to throw pottery pieces on a wheel!
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6 guests
$120
What you'll do
Looking for unique things to do in Melbourne? Join this beginner-friendly class to learn the art of creating ceramic works on a pottery wheel. In this class, you will learn how to make pottery pieces, including how to prepare clay, centre clay onto the wheel, and throw a pottery piece.Your teachers have years of experience and will be there to teach and guide you and help you create beautiful ceramic works.You can usually expect to produce one - three pieces during this class, ranging from cute pot planters to vases, bowls, mugs and more! By the end of the class, your work will be finished and glazed by us and be ready to collect in six to eight weeks.Note:
- Classes booked in 2025 will no longer include wine (waiting to ClassBento to let me update the title sorry), you're welcome to BYO
- Private classes and date requests are currently unavailable.
- If you want a PRIVATE CLASS, all six spaces must be booked; otherwise, your time slot will be available for the extra seats in the class to be booked.
- Classes require a minimum of three people to run; you will be notified 24 hours before if your class is unable to go ahead.
What you'll get
All materials including clay, tools, glazes and firing costs are included as well as red or white wine and a delicious charcuterie board!
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Knowledge required
Any levels welcome, beginners encouraged.
What to bring
While clay does wash out quite easily, we recommend wearing old clothes and shoes. You can also bring an apron and old towel if you have them.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
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Recent reviews of Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
- 5/5 from Julie Zammit, attended Apr 2025: A great introduction to pottery. Kirsten was the most patient, helpful teacher could not have had a better day thanks to her.
- 5/5 from Stephanie Kennedy, attended Feb 2025: It was incredibly supportive and funny environment. I hadn't done pottery before and it was a really nice way to learn something new.
- 4/5 from Melissa Reed, attended Dec 2024: It was my first time using a pottery wheel and the teacher was helpful in overviewing some of the techniques. The wine & cheese was a nice touch and made the class feel a bit festive.
- 5/5 from Sharee Fiume, attended May 2024: My daughter bought a gift voucher for me for Mother’s Day last year. I took my best friend Millie. We had a wonderful time. A delicious cheese platter and red wine topped off a fun and informative pottery class. We made 2 items, a small bowl and a large bowl. Our teacher was lovely and very talented. I enjoyed it so much that I’m taking my mum there for Mother’s Day.
- 5/5 from Brett Smith, attended May 2024: My partner and I had a great time, the teacher was friendly and helpful. And they gave us extra time at the end to make more items which was great fun. Definitely a good intro to wheel spinning.
- 5/5 from Karen Easton, attended Mar 2024: Recommend this class to beginners. Great group session (I went by myself) with a wonderful instructor. All materials provided. Welcomed with coffee, wine & a lovely cheese board. Venue easy to find. I look forward to seeing my masterpieces in a few weeks time. Definitely value for money - I’ll be back!
- 5/5 from Kirstie, attended Feb 2024: Class was very well run. The teacher was so informative and helpful. The red wine was also fabulous
- 5/5 from Andrew Harper, attended Dec 2023: Had a fantastic time with my staff at this class. Thank you for making the class such a fun and enlightening experience. Would highly recommend this activity.
- 5/5 from Molly Martin, attended Oct 2023: Amazing class, learnt so much. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much xx
- 5/5 from Erin Jones, attended Sep 2023: Loved this! Great way to spend an afternoon, met with cheese platter and wine. Teachers were amazing, knowledgeable and supportive. Was a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We had so much fun that we lost track of time. Definitely recommend and would do again.
- 5/5 from Jodie Martin, attended Jul 2023: It was a lot of fun, Kirsten was very thorough in explaining how to do things and very patient. We had all the equipment we needed and it was an overall fun experience.
- 5/5 from Nicole Drevsjo, attended Jul 2023: We had such a great time. Both first timers and thought everything was great - teacher, equipment instructions all 10/10 Thanks Nicole and Johnny
- 5/5 from Cat, attended May 2023: A fun class suitable for beginners! My group really enjoyed ourselves and Kirsten was a very patient and helpful teacher. The food and wine were a treat as well.
- 4/5 from Rosalind Wei, attended May 2023: Personalised and private. Ran at a good pace. Great cheeseboard too with homemade goodies - loved the fig jam!
- 5/5 from Natasha Arcuri, attended Feb 2023: It was a great class. Plenty of time to experiment. Pat and his wife were lovely and helpful with whatever you wanted to try.
- 5/5 from Bridgette Copsey, attended Feb 2023: Fantastic class for beginners, my partner and I made 4 ‘things’ each and indulged in the lovely wine and cheese board provided. Thank you Pat!
- 5/5 from Elise Bergmann, attended Jan 2023: Such a fun class! The studio was a great space and Kirsten was very helpful and made us feel comfortable as beginners. We had a great time, learnt lots, and enjoyed the wine and cheese!
- 5/5 from Violeta Karac, attended Jan 2023: Such a fun class Amazing environment and a great teacher! For a first timer this was a fantastic experience
- 5/5 from Hollis Lovell, attended Jan 2023: Kirsten was great. My friends and I had heaps of fun. Highly recommend for a night out with friends.
- 5/5 from Samantha Finch, attended Dec 2022: This was a fantastic introduction to wheelthrowing and pottery, the class was relaxed, the teacher was knowledgeable, friendly and approachable and I'm excited to see how mine and my friends creations turn out. Would definitely go back!
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Formston Ceramics are a family of ceramic artists and teachers with around 100 years of experience between our three teachers! We are passionate about creating high quality, durable, high fired stoneware ceramics and teaching others the art of pottery. As simple or complex as suits individual needs, we offer a range of courses including wheel throwing, hand building, glazing and firing techniques. Come along and try for yourself!
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