INTRO TO THE WHEEL

Maison Clay offers pottery classes to potters of all levels of experience. An introduction to the pottery wheel takes place in groups of up to 6 individuals and is ideal for newcomers to the world of pottery. It is a fun event with much to learn where you meet new people or to take your date for a good time out.

During your session you will:

  • spend 1.5 hours at the pottery wheel

  • will make up to three pieces with the help of the tutor (realistically 2 pieces for beginners)

  • choose a glaze(s) and

  • pick up your piece(s) 4-6 weeks after the class

  • small intimate groups with guaranteed results

  • individual attention

For intermediate or advance potters please reach out to us through the contact page to discuss your requirements and and answer your questions.

INTRO TO THE WHEEL

$79 per person

Duration 1.5 hours, make up to 2 or 3 pieces & we’ll trim, glaze and fire your best piece for you. Additional pieces cost $10 to fire.

6 or 8 Week WORKSHOPS

Wheel Throwing

This is a 6 week long semester workshop course for individuals of all levels of experience. During this workshop you will create your pieces with the guidance of a tutor and work through the whole lifecycle of creating your artwork - covering:

Preparation of clay - Throwing - Trimming - Under Glazing - Bisque firing - Glazing - Glaze firing

HANDBUILDING

This is a 8 week long semester workshop course for individuals of all levels of experience. During this workshop you will create your pieces with the guidance of a tutor and work through the whole lifecycle of creating your artwork - covering:

Preparation of clay

Pinch building - Coil building - Slab building

Under Glazing - Bisque firing - Glazing - Glaze firing

WORKSHOPS

$650 per person

Duration 2/2.5 HOURS tutorage per week for 6/8 weeks (depending on the workshop), plus scheduled studio time* to practice and includes clay and firing costs**

* Studio time is to practice what you’ve learned and you have an additional 2 hours a week outside of class to master the skills you were taught or to work on finishing a project.

** There is a $10 flat rate charge for pieces taller than 6 inches and/or wider than 9 inches per firing.

SPECIAL EVENTS

At Maison Clay we also cater for special events groups with exclusive use of the studio during your time here for adults and children alike. We will work with you to cater to your specific needs and requirements for a fun and unforgettable experience.

  • parties

  • corporate events

  • team building events

  • baby showers

  • birthdays

  • mixers

  • fundraising events

There will be an experienced instructor available throughout the session to help teach and guide participants - both on the wheel and in the hand-building space.

We can also organise special clays, glazes and the tools needed for the specific occasion.

Special Events

The studio can accommodate 12 people on the wheel and/or 12 hand-builders at a time.

Get in touch to discuss requirements and pricing.