Wheel classes
Learn to wheel-throw ceramics
Term 3 runs for 8 weeks from 20 July 2026. Book online to secure your spot.
Location: Mont Albert Clay, 6 Smythe Avenue, Mont Albert VIC 3127
All levels welcome: Perfect for beginners with no previous experience. Experienced students receive a refresher and can progress at their own pace. Read on below for more information.
Class inclusions
Students are allocated their own Shimpo pottery wheel for the class duration. 6 students per class
White stoneware clay, pottery tools, and a wide range of stoneware glazes, slips and underglazes
A firing allowance of up to 2.5kg. Additional firing over your allowance is charged at $18 per kg.
Your finished wheel-thrown creations will be ready to collect 4-5 weeks after the end of term.
Questions? Please feel free to contact Rob: 0408 052 962.
What you will learn
Throw simple forms
Prepare clay for the wheel. Learn to throw
objects including cups, vases and bowls.
Trim ceramic objects
Refine wheel-thrown objects. Learn to remove excess clay and create appealing shapes.
Glaze your pieces
Apply colour and texture to your work. A range of stoneware glazes and underglazes.
Try the pottery wheel. Wheel tasters
Try your hand at the pottery wheel before committing to a full term. In this two hour workshop, we introduce the basic techniques of wheel-throwing. Term 3 wheel taster classes to be confirmed. Sign up to our newsletter for updates.
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