Beginner Classes at KudoClay Studio
Welcome to our
Beginner Pottery Classes!
Whether you’re eager to explore hand‑building or dive straight into wheel throwing (or both!), our classes lay the foundation for confident, creative clay work in a fun, supportive environment. We keep class sizes small, so everyone receives personalised guidance.
Many students begin with hand‑building to gain familiarity with clay’s behaviour—that’s a great pathway into wheel throwing, which adds excitement and a dynamic dimension to your practice. While the wheel can be more challenging, it’s also incredibly rewarding and fun.
Choose the class that suits you best, then fill in the enrolment form below to secure your spot and begin your pottery journey. All your clay, glazes, and firings are included in the enrolment fee.
Tuesday 5 to 7 pm Beginner Pottery
Beginner Pottery Class:
Have you ever dreamed of making your own beautiful, functional ceramics? Our Beginner Pottery class is the perfect place to start your journey—offering a hands-on introduction to both hand-building and wheel throwing in a fun, relaxed environment.
Whether you’re mesmerised by the spin of the wheel or drawn to the tactile possibilities of hand-building, this class gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll learn essential pottery skills through creative projects designed to help you build confidence and get to know clay from the ground up.
Course Focus:
This course provides a well-rounded introduction to working with clay. Through guided exercises and creative projects, you’ll explore the core techniques of traditional pottery.
Curriculum Highlights:
Clay Preparation
Master the fundamentals of preparing your clay—wedging, stacking, and reclaiming—to get it just right for both hand-building and the wheel.
Pinch Pots & Coil Building
Start with classic pinch pots and move into coiling to create expressive vessels and forms while learning how to control shape and thickness.
Slab Construction
Use rolled clay slabs to build functional items like cups, bowls, houses and more. Discover templates, texturing techniques, and design thinking.
Decorative Finishing
Add your own flair with texture, carving, stamping, and coloured slips before glazing. Explore how surface treatment transforms your work.
Why Join?
No prior experience needed—perfect for complete beginners
Small group sizes for individual support
All materials, glazing, and firings included
Take home a collection of finished, functional ceramics
Commitment & Progress
This course focuses on giving you a taste of several techniques. You’ll spend the first part of the course learning hand-building skills (which are essential for understanding clay) before moving on to the wheel. By the end of the term, you’ll have gained a strong foundation in many areas—and a collection of your own handmade work.
Term dates and fees:
| Term 1: | 27 January | 31 March |
| Term 2: | 21 April | 30 June |
| Term 3: | 21 July | 22 September |
| Term 4: | 13 October | 15 December |
Term fee: $345.00 The enrolment fee is inclusive of clay, glaze, and firing costs needed to complete the Beginner curriculum.
Enrolment: Please fill in the Enrolment Form, below, to secure your place.
Wednesday 7 to 9 pm Beginner Pottery
Beginner Pottery Class:
Have you ever dreamed of making your own beautiful, functional ceramics? Our Beginner Pottery class is the perfect place to start your journey—offering a hands-on introduction to both hand-building and wheel throwing in a fun, relaxed environment.
Whether you’re mesmerised by the spin of the wheel or drawn to the tactile possibilities of hand-building, this class gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll learn essential pottery skills through creative projects designed to help you build confidence and get to know clay from the ground up.
Course Focus:
This course provides a well-rounded introduction to working with clay. Through guided exercises and creative projects, you’ll explore the core techniques of traditional pottery.
Curriculum Highlights:
Clay Preparation
Master the fundamentals of preparing your clay—wedging, stacking, and reclaiming—to get it just right for both hand-building and the wheel.
Pinch Pots & Coil Building
Start with classic pinch pots and move into coiling to create expressive vessels and forms while learning how to control shape and thickness.
Slab Construction
Use rolled clay slabs to build functional items like cups, bowls, houses and more. Discover templates, texturing techniques, and design thinking.
Decorative Finishing
Add your own flair with texture, carving, stamping, and coloured slips before glazing. Explore how surface treatment transforms your work.
Why Join?
No prior experience needed—perfect for complete beginners
Small group sizes for individual support
All materials, glazing, and firings included
Take home a collection of finished, functional ceramics
Commitment & Progress
This course focuses on giving you a taste of several techniques. You’ll spend the first part of the course learning hand-building skills (which are essential for understanding clay) before moving on to the wheel. By the end of the term, you’ll have gained a strong foundation in many areas—and a collection of your own handmade work.
Term dates and fees:
| Term 1: | 28 January | 1 April |
| Term 2: | 22 April | 1 July |
| Term 3: | 22 July | 23 September |
| Term 4: | 14 October | 16 December |
Term fee: $345.00 The enrolment fee is inclusive of clay, glaze, and firing costs needed to complete the Beginner curriculum.
Enrolment: Please fill in the Enrolment Form, below, to secure your place.