Wheel & Unwind
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Step away from the busyness of everyday life and spend two relaxed hours learning the art of wheel throwing in Sarah Schembri's warm and welcoming studio in the heart of Fitzroy.
More than a pottery class, Wheel & Unwind is a chance to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something with your own hands.
With your own pottery wheel for the entire session, you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of wheel throwing, from centering and opening your clay to pulling, shaping and refining your pieces. Our experienced tutors will guide you throughout the session, helping you develop confidence at the wheel while encouraging you to experiment and find your own style.
To make the evening extra special, you'll also enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or refreshing non-alcoholic drink on arrival, along with a delicious grazing board. It's the perfect combination of learning something new, getting creative and enjoying a relaxed evening with good company.
And the best part? You won't just leave with a great evening behind you. Choose your two favourite creations and we'll take care of the finishing touches, professionally trimming, glazing and firing them for you. Your finished pieces will be ready to collect from the studio in approximately 3 - 4 weeks.
Perfect For:
- Complete beginners
- Couples and date nights
- Catch-ups with friends
- Birthdays and celebrations
- Solo creatives
- Anyone looking for a fun and creative night out
- Adults aged 18+
What's Included:
- Two-hour beginner wheel throwing workshop
- Your own pottery wheel for the entire session
- Expert guidance from our experienced pottery team
- Premium stoneware clay, tools, aprons and towels
- Professional trimming, glazing and firing of your two favourite pieces
- Choice of glazes from our beautiful range of studio glazes
- Complimentary wine or non-alcoholic drink on arrival
- Delicious grazing board
- A relaxed, welcoming studio experience in Fitzroy
What to Wear:
- Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little clay on
- Enclosed shoes are essential for safety
- Short nails will make throwing on the wheel a little easier
- If you have long hair, we recommend tying it back for a comfortable wheel throwing experience
Food & Dietary Requirements:
Non alcoholic beverages, kombucha, soft drinks and sparkling water are offered.
Please let us know your dietary requirements when booking (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available). While we do our best to accommodate food intolerances, we are unable to guarantee that no allergens will be present.
Experience: No experience is needed - just bring your curiosity, and we'll take care of the rest!
When: Friday evenings and occasional Saturdays.
Cost: $109 per person
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.
Details
You will learn
- Discover the joy of the pottery wheel. Our studio is home to 15 pottery wheels, and this workshop is limited to 15 participants, ensuring everyone has their own wheel for the entire session and receives personalised guidance at their own pace.
You will get
- Two-hour beginner pottery wheel workshop
- Complimentary wine or non-alcoholic beverage on arrival & delicious grazing board
- Two of your favourite creations that will be trimmed, glazed and fired for collection at a later date.
Appropriate for
All ages 18+ welcome
Preparation
What to wear
Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little clay on. Enclosed shoes are essential for safety.
Planning a Private Event?
From corporate team building to birthdays and hen's parties, Sarah Schembri Ceramics can tailor a private pottery classes experience for your group.
Your Teacher
Sarah has been working with clay for over 20 years, full time as a teacher and potter for 12 years. Sarah originally started her career within the corporate world, soon discovering pottery as an after-hours passion, exploring her creativity. She found that ‘throwing’ pottery on a wheel gave her great satisfaction and relaxation. After some time, Sarah made the decision to shift her professional career from an office life ~ to pursue her passion for pottery and tableware.
Sarah worked and studied Ceramics at Ballarat University, where she developed her bold – yet incredibly organic style.
Sarah has been truly humbled by her successful career as a full-time artist and now wishes to teach others and provide an enjoyable, relaxed environment to learn and create.
Sarah’s motto; Love, create and inspire.
Organized by
Sarah Schembri Ceramics
1247 reviewsSarah Schembri is a Melbourne Ceramic Artist who is passionate about creating functional, tactile and visually appealing ceramics, particularly tableware. Being a lover of cooking and food in general, she is most interested in making pieces that are a pleasure to use in the home, pieces which are not only visually appealing but also functional & tactile.
“There is something quite special about using pieces that are handmade - the experience and food taste better. This is a feeling that I think about when I'm creating, it's part of the experience I want to share with others.” - Sarah
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 7 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
If you are unable to attend, you can request:
- to transfer your booking to another class of the same value, free of charge; or
- a refund or credit note, less 5% admin/booking fee.
Alternatively, tickets can be transferred to another participant – please advise the name of the substitute person within 48 hours of the workshop.
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