Hand build - Crafting the Perfect Cheese Board
Create a beautiful handmade ceramic cheese board in this relaxed and creative 2.5-hour hand-building workshop. Perfect for beginners and those with some clay experience, you’ll learn fundamental hand-building techniques while designing a piece that’s both functional and uniquely yours.
You’ll be guided through each step as you shape, add texture and personalise your cheese board under expert guidance. We'll guide your to add decorative details that reflect your personal style and purpose, whether for entertaining, gifting or everyday use.
Throughout the workshop, we'll provide a supportive environment, so even beginners feel comfortable exploring their creativity with clay. You'll work with high-quality materials, enjoy a hands-on activity, and leave the class feeling accomplished and empowered by what you've made.
After the workshop, your cheese board will be professionally dried, glazed and kiln-fired before being ready to collect in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Once ready, your food-safe masterpiece will be a cherished addition to your collection, perfect for entertaining, gifting, or enhancing your daily dining experience.
Workshop includes:
All clay, tools and materials
Choice of glaze finish
Professional glazing and kiln firing
One handmade ceramic cheese board to take home
Duration: 2.5 hours of guided tuition
Experience: This is beginner friendly. More experienced hand builders most welcome to join.
Wear: Comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Bring along an apron if you would like to use one during the workshop.
Cost: $189 per person
Come along, get creative and enjoy the rewarding experience of creating a beautiful piece by hand that you’ll be proud to use and share.
Details
You will learn
- Create your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceramic cheeseboard, perfect for sharing and entertaining
You will get
- Craft the Perfect Cheese Board – Sip on a glass of wine whilst learning to hand build a beautiful, balanced cheese board. Then relax and enjoy your own delicious complimentary artisan cheese pack as you graze, create, and unwind.
Appropriate for
No experience necessary - completely beginner friendly. More experienced hand builders are most welcome to join.
Preparation
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Bring along an apron if you would like to use one during the workshop.
What to wear
Casual comfortable clothing.
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Your Teacher
Sarah Schembri Ceramics
Sarah 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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