North Melbourne Studio
Just a Taste
Introduction to wheel throwing
Saturdays @ 10AM or 1PM
A fun, once off, two hour wheel throwing class where participants can get a taste of what it’s like to be a potter!
Most participants make between 2-4 pieces per class, at the end of which 1 piece is included in the behind the scenes work for firing to become food safe and functional. Extras can be purchased on the day at your choosing.
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.
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
23 SEPT — 14 OCT
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, as well as push their fundamentals to better improve their wheelhouse of skills. The term course takes you through the main stages of pottery: throwing, trimming, and glazing; and also explores a “theme”.
All skill levels are welcomed 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
Beginners: Exploring the fundamentals of the pottery process to create fun forms and lidded pieces.
Return students: Building on fundamentals with larger volumes of clay, creating simple and complex lidded forms, and creating shapely enclosed forms/lidded pots.
Theme: Everything lids!
1 SEPT - 13 OCT
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
Beginners: Exploring the fundamentals of the pottery process to create fun forms and lidded pieces.
Return students: Building on fundamentals with larger volumes of clay, creating simple and complex lidded forms, and creating shapely enclosed forms/lidded pots.
Theme: Everything lids!
3 SEPT - 15 OCT
SUNDAYS @ 10:00Am
Beginners: Exploring the fundamentals of the pottery process to create fun forms and lidded pieces.
Return students: Building on fundamentals with larger volumes of clay, creating simple and complex lidded forms, and creating shapely enclosed forms/lidded pots.
Theme: Everything lids!
7 SEPT - 19 OCT
SUNDAYs @ 1pm
Beginners: Exploring the fundamentals of the pottery process to create fun forms and lidded pieces.
Return students: Building on fundamentals with larger volumes of clay, creating simple and complex lidded forms, and creating shapely enclosed forms/lidded pots.
Theme: Everything lids!
7 SEPT - 19 OCT
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
Term project: Exploring coiling techniques to build a beautiful vase, just in time for spring!
2 SEPT - 16 SEPT