Take your time, develop your throwing and make pieces that feel truly your own.

Whether you’re completely new to the wheel or already have some experience, our 8-week Open Wheel Course gives you the time, space and guidance to develop your skills and explore your own ideas in clay. 

Unlike a traditional beginners course, our Open Wheel Course is designed to meet you where you are. Beginners will be guided through the foundations of wheel throwing, while more experienced students can build on their existing skills, experiment with larger forms and develop their own style.

Across eight relaxed and hands-on sessions, you’ll have the freedom to work at your own pace and create pieces that interest you. With your own wheel each session and guidance from our experienced teaching team, there’s plenty of time to practice, experiment and refine your technique.

As your confidence grows, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore creative techniques including carving and tissue transfers, before experimenting with our selection of studio stoneware glazes to bring your pieces to life.

More than simply learning how to throw, the Open Wheel Course is an opportunity to slow down, switch off and settle into the rhythm of making. Eight weeks gives you the time to properly explore the wheel, develop your skills and discover where your own creativity takes you.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of handmade ceramics, a deeper understanding of the throwing process and greater confidence to keep creating. And, if you find yourself wanting to keep coming back to the wheel, we wouldn’t blame you.

This course is taught by Sarah Schembri. 

Perfect for:

• Complete beginners wanting to learn the foundations of wheel throwing
• Returning students looking to continue developing their skills
• Those with previous experience wanting to refine their technique
• Anyone wanting the freedom to explore their own ideas and forms
• Anyone looking for a regular creative practice and time away from the everyday

Includes: 

- Eight 2.5-hour pottery wheel classes

- Your own pottery wheel during each session

- Experienced guidance throughout the course

- 10kg Premium stoneware clay and use of studio tools

- Professional firing and glazing of your finished work

- A selection of studio glazes to experiment with

- A collection of your handmade pieces to take home

- You'll also be encouraged to reclaim and reuse any clay throughout the term. Should students require more clay, additional clay can be purchased at $20 per kilo which is payable on the day. This also covers extra firing and glazing of work

Duration: 2.5 hours x 8 classes

Experience: No experience required

Bring: An apron and towel to each class. 

Wear: Clothes that can get dirty – this class is hands on. Closed shoes are essential.

Collection of work: Students will be emailed when their work is ready for collection, generally 2-3 weeks after the term has finished (work to be collected within 2 weeks of notification).

Cost: $595 (before booking, please read the terms and conditions for this course)

Students are asked to reclaim and reuse any clay through out the term. Should students require clay, additional clay can be purchased at $20 per kilo which is payable on the day. This covers extra firing and glazing of work.

Missed Classes: We cannot promise make up classes for any missed classes during the term. If a wheel becomes available we may offer you a space however this is not guaranteed. 

Cancellations & Transfer Policy

Bookings cancelled up to 14 days prior to the class will be refunded in full or transferred to a later date less an admin fee. 

Bookings cancelled 7 days or less before the class will be refunded (less 20% admin fee) if the vacancy can be resold at full price. If not resold the purchase price is forfeited. Alternatively, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person (please advise name of alternate within 24 hours of function)

Please note any refund requests will be refunded less booking fee.  

Your safety is our priority: 

We are committed to the health and safety of the community and will follow government advice at all times to keep everyone safe. Our studio is equipped with two InovaAir DV20 medical-grade air purifiers, designed for use in clinical environments to help remove airborne viral and bacterial contaminants.