Beginner Pottery Classes at KudoClay Studio
Welcome to our Beginner Pottery Classes! Whether you’re interested in hand building or wheel throwing, our classes are designed to help you develop foundational skills in a fun, supportive environment. We recommend starting with one of our beginner hand building classes. We find people progress faster once they have the basics of what clay will do. The wheel is so much fun, but it is one of the more challenging skills to learn. Choose your class below, then fill in the enrolment form to secure your spot and get started on your pottery journey. Please note, all clay, glazes, and firings are included in the enrolment fee.
Monday 5 to 7 pm Beginner Wheel
Beginner Pottery Wheel Class: Getting Started.
Are you captivated by the mesmerising spin of the potters wheel? Have you ever wanted to craft your own beautiful, wheel thrown pieces from clay? Our Beginner Pottery Wheel class is the perfect opportunity to delve into this world of pottery-making using the age-old potters tool, the ‘wheel’.
Course Focus:
These classes are designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in using the potter’s wheel. It’s an immersive experience focused exclusively on the skills and techniques essential for creating stunning wheel thrown pottery.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Clay Preparation: Learn the crucial steps of preparing clay, including wedging, mixing, and stacking, to ensure optimal workability and quality in your creations.
- Centring Clay: Master the art of centring clay on the wheel, a fundamental skill essential for creating balanced and symmetrical forms.
- Cylinder Exercises: Engage in cylinder exercises tailored to enhance your control and finesse in shaping clay, laying the groundwork for creating various vessel forms.
- Bowls and Trimming: Explore the techniques of crafting bowls and refining their shape through trimming, achieving smooth edges and impeccable proportions.
- Turning Tumblers into Cups with Handles: Delve into the process of transforming basic tumblers into elegant cups, complete with expertly crafted handles, adding functionality and aesthetic appeal to your creations.
- Commitment Requirement: We emphasise that mastering the potter’s wheel requires dedication and practice. During throwing exercises, you’ll invest time and effort focusing on learning the skills needed, as opposed to producing beautiful pottery. However, fear not! While there are exercises to refine your skills, you’ll also create functional pieces to take home and cherish.
Prerequisite: While this class is tailored for beginners, we assume a basic understanding of pottery-making. We recommend completing a beginner hand-building class or acquiring some prior knowledge of working with clay. This ensures you’re equipped with the foundational understanding necessary to fully immerse yourself in the wheel-throwing experience.
Join us on this exciting journey into the art of pottery-making! Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and discover the joy of shaping clay into exquisite works of art. Whether you’re a novice or seeking to expand your pottery repertoire, this class promises to inspire and empower you on your creative path.
Tutor: Michael Michaels
Term Dates:
| Term 1: | 3 February | 7 April | Fee $345 |
| Term 2: | 28 April | 23 June | Fee $345 |
| Term 3: | 14 July | 15 September | Fee $345 |
| Term 4: | 6 October | 8 December | Fee $345 |
Enrolment fee: The enrolment fee is inclusive of clay, glaze, and firing costs needed to complete the Beginner wheel throwing curriculum.
Enrolment: Please fill in the Enrolment Form, below, to secure your place.
Tuesday 5 to 7 pm Beginner Pottery
Beginner Pottery Class: Getting Started.
Are you captivated by the artistry of pottery? Have you ever wanted to craft your own beautiful, functional pieces from clay? Our Tuesday Beginner Pottery class is the perfect opportunity to delve into the mesmerising world of pottery-making using traditional hand-building techniques.
Course Focus:
These classes are designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in working with clay using hand-building methods. It’s an immersive experience focused exclusively on the skills and techniques essential for creating unique, hand-crafted pottery forms.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Clay Preparation: Master essential techniques such as wedging, mixing, and stacking to ensure your clay is perfectly prepared for creating beautiful pieces.
- Pinch Pots: Build confidence working with clay by creating pinch pots, a fundamental hand-building technique perfect for beginners.
- Coil Building: Explore how to create vessels and forms using coil-building techniques, helping you develop control and creativity in your work.
- Slab Construction: Learn how to roll and shape clay slabs to craft functional objects like plates, trays, and boxes, while enhancing your design skills.
- Adding Decorative Details: Discover ways to personalise your pottery with textures, patterns, and surface finishes, making each piece uniquely yours.
Perfect for Beginners!
No prior experience is required! This course is designed for absolute beginners, guiding you step by step through essential pottery techniques. You’ll finish the course with both new skills and beautiful, functional pieces to take home and enjoy.
Why Join?
- Hands-on learning with expert guidance
- All materials provided – clay, glaze, and firing included
- Create unique, functional pieces to treasure
Join Us and Unleash Your Creativity!
Whether you’re discovering pottery for the first time or exploring a new creative hobby, this beginner class will inspire and empower you on your creative path.
Term Dates:
| Term 1: | 4 February | 8 April | Fee: $345.00 |
| Term 2: | 29 April | 24 June | Fee: $345.00 |
| Term 3: | 15 July | 16 September | Fee: $345.00 |
| Term 4: | 7 October | 9 December | Fee: $345.00 |
Enrolment fee: The enrolment fee is inclusive of clay, glaze, and firing costs needed to complete the Beginner wheel throwing curriculum.
Enrolment: Please fill in the Enrolment Form, below, to secure your place.
Wednesday 5 to 7 pm Beginner Wheel
Beginner Pottery Wheel Class: Getting Started.
Are you captivated by the mesmerising spin of the potters wheel? Have you ever wanted to craft your own beautiful, wheel thrown pieces from clay? Our Beginner Pottery Wheel class is the perfect opportunity to delve into this world of pottery-making using the age-old potters tool, the ‘wheel’.
Course Focus:
These classes are designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in using the potter’s wheel. It’s an immersive experience focused exclusively on the skills and techniques essential for creating stunning wheel thrown pottery.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Clay Preparation: Learn the crucial steps of preparing clay, including wedging, mixing, and stacking, to ensure optimal workability and quality in your creations.
- Centring Clay: Master the art of centring clay on the wheel, a fundamental skill essential for creating balanced and symmetrical forms.
- Cylinder Exercises: Engage in cylinder exercises tailored to enhance your control and finesse in shaping clay, laying the groundwork for creating various vessel forms.
- Bowls and Trimming: Explore the techniques of crafting bowls and refining their shape through trimming, achieving smooth edges and impeccable proportions.
- Turning Tumblers into Cups with Handles: Delve into the process of transforming basic tumblers into elegant cups, complete with expertly crafted handles, adding functionality and aesthetic appeal to your creations.
Commitment Requirement:
We emphasise that mastering the potter’s wheel requires dedication and practice. During throwing exercises, you’ll invest time and effort without immediate tangible results. However, fear not! While there are exercises to refine your skills, you’ll also create functional pieces to take home and cherish.
Prerequisite:
While this class is tailored for beginners, we assume a basic understanding of pottery-making. We recommend completing a beginner hand-building class or acquiring some prior knowledge of working with clay. This ensures you’re equipped with the foundational understanding necessary to fully immerse yourself in the wheel-throwing experience.
Join us on this exciting journey into the art of pottery-making! Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and discover the joy of shaping clay into exquisite works of art. Whether you’re a novice or seeking to expand your pottery repertoire, this class promises to inspire and empower you on your creative path.
Tutor: Michael Michaels
Term Dates:
| Term 1: | 5 February | 9 April | Fee $345 |
| Term 2: | 30 April | 25 June | Fee $345 |
| Term 3: | 16 July | 17 September | Fee $345 |
| Term 4: | 8 October | 10 December | Fee $345 |
Enrolment fee: The enrolment fee is inclusive of clay, glaze, and firing costs needed to complete the Beginner wheel throwing curriculum.
Enrolment: Please fill in the Enrolment Form, below, to secure your place.
Wednesday 7 to 9 pm Beginner Pottery
Beginner Pottery Class: Getting Started.
Are you captivated by the artistry of pottery? Have you ever wanted to craft your own beautiful, functional pieces from clay? Our Wednesday Beginner Pottery class is the perfect opportunity to delve into the mesmerising world of pottery-making using traditional hand-building techniques.
Course Focus:
These classes are designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in working with clay using hand-building methods. It’s an immersive experience focused exclusively on the skills and techniques essential for creating unique, hand-crafted pottery forms.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Clay Preparation: Master essential techniques such as wedging, mixing, and stacking to ensure your clay is perfectly prepared for creating beautiful pieces.
- Pinch Pots: Build confidence working with clay with freehand modelling such as pinch pots, a fundamental hand-building technique perfect for beginners.
- Coil Building: Explore how to create vessels and forms using coil-building techniques, helping you develop control and creativity in your work.
- Slab Construction: Learn how to roll and shape clay slabs to craft functional objects like plates, trays, and boxes, while enhancing your design skills.
- Adding Decorative Details: Discover ways to personalise your pottery with textures, patterns, and surface finishes, making each piece uniquely yours.
Perfect for Beginners!
No prior experience is required! This course is designed for absolute beginners, guiding you step by step through essential pottery techniques. You’ll finish the course with both new skills and beautiful, functional pieces to take home and enjoy.
Why Join?
- Hands-on learning with expert guidance
- All materials provided – clay, glaze, and firing included
- Create unique, functional pieces to treasure.
- Whether you’re discovering pottery for the first time or exploring a new creative hobby, this beginner class will inspire and empower you on your creative path.
Term Dates:
| Term 1: | 5 February | 9 April | Fee: $345.00 |
| Term 2: | 30 April | 25 June | Fee: $345.00 |
| Term 3: | 16 July | 17 September | Fee: $345.00 |
| Term 4: | 8 October | 10 December | Fee: $345.00 |
Enrolment fee: The enrolment fee is inclusive of clay, glaze, and firing costs needed to complete the Beginner wheel throwing curriculum.
Enrolment: Please fill in the Enrolment Form, below, to secure your place.
Enrolment Form
