Hand Building Pottery Course
Create, Learn & Unwind with Clay
Whether you're completely new to pottery or returning to build on existing skills, our 5-week Hand Building Pottery Course offers a welcoming, creative space where you can learn, explore and create beautiful pottery by hand.
This course combines guided instruction with plenty of opportunity to develop your own ideas and creative style. Working in a small group, you'll learn essential hand-building techniques while enjoying the calming, mindful experience of working with clay.
✨This Program Is Perfect For…
- Complete beginners – no experience necessary
- Students who have completed a previous pottery course and want to continue developing their skills
- Anyone looking for a creative, relaxing hobby
- People who enjoy making things with their hands
- Those wanting to slow down, unwind and reconnect with creativity
💛This Program Cares About…
- Building confidence gently, without pressure or perfection
- Helping creativity feel natural, easy, and enjoyable
- Guiding you step by step while giving space to explore your own style
- Creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere where you feel supported and at ease
- Making the whole experience simple, convenient, and deeply satisfying
🌿 What You'll Learn…
Over 4 making sessions you'll explore:
- Pinch pot, coil building and slab construction techniques
- Form, shape and simple sculptural methods
- Surface decoration, texture and design
- Functional and decorative pottery projects
- Creative confidence and problem-solving skills
- Opportunities to refine techniques and develop your own style
Week 5: Glazing Session
After your pieces have been bisque fired, you'll return for a dedicated glazing session where you'll
learn how to apply glazes and finishes, bringing your work to life before its final firing.
🌸What You’ll Love About It
- A relaxed, supportive studio atmosphere
- Small class sizes with plenty of individual guidance
- Friendly, experienced instructors
- A creative and mindful break in your week
- The satisfaction of creating something truly unique
Course Details
Location: Beldari Pottery Studio, 495 High Street Echuca.
Session Times:
Wednesdays 18:30 to 20:30
Cost: $275.00
Additional Costs: A bag of clay will get you started (10kg $22) Firing which includes studio glazes is charged at $12 per kilogram.
Duration: 5 weeks
- Weeks 1-4 Hand Building
- Week 5 Glazing
Ages: Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Climate Controlled Studio
Parking: There’s free on-street parking out the front, as well as around the corner in Heygarth Street. We also have a small carpark behind the studio for your convenience.
What to Bring: A drink bottle, comfy older clothes, and your sense of fun.
Why Pottery? Pottery is more than just learning a new skill. It offers a chance to slow down, focus on the present moment, and enjoy the simple satisfaction of creating something with your own hands.
By the end of the course you'll have developed practical pottery skills, created a collection of unique
ceramic pieces, and gained the confidence to continue your creative journey.
Please note: minimum numbers are required for a course to run - if insufficient bookings received we will be in touch to reschedule your class.
FAQs
Do I need experience?
No. This course is perfect for beginners and those who have done hand building before and want to build confidence, refine skills and enjoy a fun, creative return to pottery. Everything is explained in a simple, easy way.
What should I bring?
Just yourself, a water bottle and clothes you don’t mind getting a little clay on. Everything else is kept simple and convenient so you can relax and enjoy being creative.
How long are the classes?
Classes run for 2 hours each week over 5 weeks. Sessions feel unrushed, supportive and fun. Tools and equipment are included. Clay and firings are not included.
How do I book?
Booking is easy — just click on the link below. Spots can fill quickly, so enrolling now keeps everything convenient and stress-free.
Can I take my pieces home?
Yes. Once pieces are glazed and fired, they’re ready to be collected. Firings are charged separately, giving you flexibility and choice.
Is parking easy?
Yes. On-street parking and a small rear car park make arriving calm, easy and convenient — so you can step straight into creative, fun clay time.
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