Beginner Pottery Course | Wheel Throwing (5 Weeks)

Name: Beginner Pottery Course | Wheel Throwing (5 Weeks)
Brand: Crockd Studios
SKU: Variant ID / 48969802973376
Price: 280.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Five weeks. Real skills. Way fewer “what am I doing?” moments.

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The Dirty Details

Learn to make pottery on the wheel over five weeks. This beginner course takes you through the fundamentals of wheel throwing, with clear demonstrations and step-by-step teaching.

You’ll learn to centre clay, pull walls, shape forms, trim your pieces and glaze them. Our teachers explain each stage and help you practise, with plenty of room to ask questions.

Build your skills week by week in a relaxed, structured course. Expect a few wobbles, steady progress and the satisfaction of making pottery yourself.

Choose your studio and course start date to book.

🤫 What You'll Get Up To Each Week

Week 1: Clay 101
We start at the very beginning. How clay works, how the wheel works, and what you’re actually trying to do with your hands. Full demo, then plenty of practice time focusing on feel and centering. Nothing is kept this week. It’s all about learning, not saving.

Week 2: Build the Basics
More throwing, more confidence. This week is all about pulling walls and building strong foundations. Things start to feel less chaotic. You can choose to keep pieces from this point on.

Week 3: Shape Things Up
Now that throwing feels more familiar, you’ll start exploring different forms. Bowls, cups, little vases, or whatever direction your hands take you.

Week 4: Trim & Refine
Time to clean things up. You’ll learn how to trim your pieces, refine their shape, and prep them for firing. Whatever you trim can be fired. Trimming is the commitment stage.

Week 5: Glazing Day
We bisque-fire your work and break down glazing in a way that actually makes sense. What glaze is, how it works, and how to use our full range of in-house Crockd dipping glazes. You glaze your pieces, we fire them, and they’ll be ready for pickup within two weeks.

📦 What's Included

Five x 2-hour guided sessions
Unlimited clay during class
All tools, wheels, and equipment
Bisque + glaze firing
Access to our full glaze range
Supportive instructors who explain things clearly
Fresh aprons every session to keep you clean(ish)

👍 Perfect For

Total beginners (no experience needed)
People who want proper foundations, not a one-off dabble
Anyone who learns best by doing
You, if you’ve ever said “I’m just not very good at art”

💁 The Fine Print

Week 1 pieces aren’t kept or fired. It’s a learning week and that’s on purpose.
Firing is included for pieces you trim. If it’s not trimmed, it’s not fired.
Clay has a mind of its own. Cracks, warps, and kiln surprises happen. We don’t replace broken work.
Make-up classes aren’t guaranteed, though we’ll try if space allows.
Ages 12+. Under 16s need a participating adult.
Handles aren’t covered in this course. Handle dreams are better saved for tutoring, once you've got your basics down.

Send as a gift card – they choose the date

You’re in Good Hands

Every session is guided by experienced instructors who explain things clearly, answer questions, and help when things wobble. Because they will.

From Booking to Bragging Rights

Step 1: Show Up Weekly

Book your course and lock in the same time each week for five weeks. You’ll build skills session by session, without feeling rushed or left behind.

Step 2: Learn, Make, Repeat

Each class includes demos, guided practice, and plenty of hands-on time. You’ll learn new techniques, make pieces along the way, and get support when things go a bit wonky.

Step 3: Finish & Fire

We fire your finished work and let you know when it’s ready for pickup. You leave with real pieces, real progress, and a very real sense of “I did that.”

Important deets!

Nope. This course is built for total beginners. If you’ve never touched a wheel before, you’re in exactly the right place.

Just yourself and a water bottle. We’ll handle the clay, tools, apron, and everything else.

Something comfy that you don’t mind getting a little dusty. Closed-toe shoes are a must. Clay washes out, but maybe don’t wear your favourite white outfit.

We keep it simple. Please bring a water bottle only. No food or other drinks in the studio.

Your work is fired after the final glazing session and ready for pickup within two weeks. We’ll let you know when they’re good to go.

We’ll try our best to offer a make-up session during the first two weeks of the course, but it’s not guaranteed and depends on availability. The safest option is booking a course that works with your schedule from the start.

We’ve got studios across Australia — pick the one closest to your crew:

Gold Coast

Currumbin Waters - 6/14 Nuban St, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Kingscliff - 1/110 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Sydney

Bondi - 2-4 Flood Street, Bondi NSW 2026
Neutral Bay - 81-91 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Manly Fairlight - 243 Sydney Rd, Fairlight NSW 2094

All our locations are easy to get to, and run the same vibe: good tunes, great lighting, and clay flying everywhere (in a cute way).

✔ Street Parking Available
✔ Close to Public Transport
✔ Ground Floor Accessible

We’ve got studios across Australia — pick the one closest to your crew:

Gold Coast

Currumbin Waters - 6/14 Nuban St, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Kingscliff - 1/110 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Sydney

Bondi - 2-4 Flood Street, Bondi NSW 2026
Neutral Bay - 81-91 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Manly Fairlight - 243 Sydney Rd, Fairlight NSW 2094

All our locations are easy to get to, and run the same vibe: good tunes, great lighting, and clay flying everywhere (in a cute way).

✔ Street Parking Available
✔ Close to Public Transport
✔ Ground Floor Accessible

Life happens, we get it.

👉 7+ days before your class: Full refund, no drama, no stress.

👉 Within 7 days: You’ll get 100% Crockd Credit to use for your next clay date.

👉 Within 48 hours: We’ve already set up the wheels and saved your spot, so we can’t make changes. No refund, no credits.

If you can’t make it, feel free to send a mate in your place — they’ll have just as much fun (promise).

See full refund policy here.

Life happens, we get it.

👉 7+ days before your class: Full refund, no drama, no stress.

👉 Within 7 days: You’ll get 100% Crockd Credit to use for your next clay date.

👉 Within 48 hours: We’ve already set up the wheels and saved your spot, so we can’t make changes. No refund, no credits.

If you can’t make it, feel free to send a mate in your place — they’ll have just as much fun (promise).

See full refund policy here.