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  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)
  • Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)

Beginner Hand Building (5-Week Course)

Structured learning with room to play.
Regular price
Designed for total beginners
Unlimited clay + firing included
Free cancellations & reschedules*
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The Dirty Details

This is five weeks of getting your hands properly into clay.

You’ll learn the three core hand-building skills: pinch, coil, and slab. We’ll show you how to build forms that hold together, smooth the bits that need smoothing, and turn vague ideas into real, finished pieces.

It’s structured enough to learn the fundamentals, loose enough to play. Expect a few wonky moments, lots of progress, and at least one “wait… I made that?” moment along the way.

🤫 What You'll Get Up To Each Week

Week 1: Clay 101 + Pinch Pots
We start at the very beginning. How clay works, how it dries, and how pieces stick together (or don’t). You’ll make pinch pots and learn proper joining so things actually hold up.

Week 2: Coiling
Time to build up and out. You’ll learn coiling techniques and how to smooth and refine your forms, with project ideas like cups and small vases to guide you.

Week 3: Soft Slabs
Roll it. Cut it. Assemble it. This week is all about slabs and structure, with projects like pencil holders, mugs, and plant pots. Clean joins and strong builds are the goal.

Week 4: Free Week or Underglaze
Your choose-your-own-adventure week. Paint what you’ve already made using underglaze (aka ceramic sauce), or use the time to make something new using the skills you’ve learned.

Week 5: Glazing Day
We bisque-fire your work and explain glazing without making it confusing. You’ll glaze your pieces, we’ll 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 and materials and fresh aprons
  • Bisque + glaze firing
  • Calm, helpful instructors who explain things clearly
👍 Perfect For
  • Total beginners and first-timers
  • People who like learning with their hands
  • Anyone who enjoys making practical, imperfect things

  • You, if you’ve been craving a creative outlet that actually sticks
💁 The Fine Print
  • Clay can crack, warp, or misbehave. It happens. We don’t replace broken work.
  • Make-up sessions aren’t guaranteed, though we’ll try if space allows.
  • Ages 12+. Under 16s need a participating adult.
  • This course focuses on hand-building techniques only.

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

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

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

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.”

#1 Top Rated Pottery Studio In The Country

Important deets!

Nope. This course is built for total beginners. Zero experience required.

Just yourself and a water bottle. We’ve got the clay, tools, aprons, and everything else covered.

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

Water bottles only, please. No food or other drinks in the studio.

Your work will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the final glazing session. We’ll let you know when they’re ready to collect.

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 best plan is booking a course that works with your schedule.

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

Gold Coast

Sydney

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.

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