North Melbourne Studio
Just a Taste
Introduction to wheel throwing
Saturdays @ 10AM or 1PM
A two-hour class where students will be guided through the basics of wheel-throwing and can develop a sense of what it is to be a potter.
We welcome you to join us for this fun and relaxing experience. At the end of which, you will have created your very own piece of pottery, and develop a new-found appreciation for the ceramic arts.
4-Week Term Course
A two-hour, weekly wheel throwing class for potters who would like to develop their skills and understanding of the pottery process. The term course takes you through the main stages of pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing.
The next term is scheduled to start the week of July 29th .
We invite you to join us for this enjoyably challenging experience. At the end of which, you will leave with a new set of skills, your own works of pottery, and an appreciation for the ceramic arts.
Tuesdays @ 6pm
Beginners: Exploring the basics of the pottery process.
Term project: Cups, tumblers, and bowls
29 JULY — 19 AUGUST
3-Week yin hand building course
Join us for a calming 3-week journey into clay and self, with our Yin-style hand building class. In this class we'll slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves while creating beautiful, functional teapots—just in time for cozy winter moments. Suitable for all levels, this meditative class offers a gentle pace and mindful approach to working with clay.
A two-hour, weekly class where we explore the fundamentals of hand building in a slow paced environment.
Tuesdays @ 6pm
Beginners: Exploring the basics of the pottery process.
Term project: Cups, tumblers, and bowls
8 JULY — 22 JULY
7-Week Term Course
A two-hour, weekly wheel throwing class for potters who would like to develop their skills and understanding of the pottery process. The term course takes you through the main stages of pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing.
The next term is scheduled to start the week of July 7th, and we will be focussing on “joining forms” (handles, sculpture, and moon jars). All skill levels are welcomed.
We welcome you to join us for this enjoyably challenging experience. At the end of which, you will leave with a new set of skills, your own works of pottery, and an appreciation for the ceramic arts.
MONDAYS @ 6:00pm
Theme: Joining forms
7 JULY - 18 AUG
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
Theme: Joining forms
9 JULY - 20 AUG
SUNDAYS @ 10:00Am
Theme: Joining forms
14 JULY - 25 AUG
SUNDAYs @ 1pm
Theme: Joining forms
14 JULY - 25 AUG
3-Week extension class
Take your pottery skills to the next level in this 3-week Intermediates Extension class, designed for students with a bit more experience on the wheel. This extension, we’ll dive into inlay and sgraffito—decorative techniques using porcelain slip and underglazes to create striking surface designs.
THURSdays @ 6pm
Suitable only for students with prior experience. Designed to be best paired with a term class, but suitable as standalone booking as well.
Term project: Inlay and Sgraffito
10 JULY — 24 JULY