Take your time, get to know the wheel and build your confidence with clay over six relaxed and hands-on sessions at Sarah Schembri Ceramics in the heart of Fitzroy.

Designed especially for beginners, this six-week course gives you the time and space to properly learn the foundations of wheel throwing, develop your technique and discover the satisfaction of making something with your own hands.

Across the six sessions, you'll be guided through the fundamentals of throwing, from preparing and centering your clay through to opening, pulling and shaping. You'll learn how to create simple forms including cylinders and bowls, while gradually developing the control and confidence to make pieces that feel truly your own.

With a pottery wheel to work on throughout each session and plenty of guidance from our experienced teaching team, you'll have the opportunity to practise, experiment and refine your technique at your own pace. As your confidence grows, we'll introduce different ways to personalise your work, including carving, tissue transfers and glazing.

More than just learning how to throw, the six-week course is an opportunity to slow down, switch off and immerse yourself in the process. 

By the end of the course, you'll have developed a solid foundation in wheel throwing, a collection of your own handmade ceramics and the skills to continue exploring the wheel with confidence. And once you've joined us for the six weeks, you may find yourself wanting to keep coming back for more.

Perfect for:

• Complete beginners with no previous pottery experience
• Anyone wanting to properly learn the foundations of wheel throwing
• Those looking to build confidence and develop their throwing skills
• Anyone who enjoys learning in a relaxed, creative studio environment
• Adults looking to carve out some regular creative practice for themselves and time away from the everyday

Days offered:

Wednesday & Saturday mornings, 10am - 12.30pm or Thursday evenings, 6pm-8.30pm.

Duration: 2.5 hours / class x 6 

Experience: No experience required

Bring: An apron and towel each to class each week.

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 (all work must be collected within 2 weeks of being notified).

Cost: $535 (prior to booking please read the terms and conditions for term classes)

Course Fee Includes:

• Six 2.5-hour pottery wheel classes
• Your own pottery wheel during each session
• Experienced guidance throughout the course
• 6kg 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

REFUNDS 

Please note any refund requests will be refunded less 5% admin/booking fee, as per our Terms & Conditions.

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.+