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Close-up of a person's hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel. Clay Temple's Terracotta Class

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Hands shaping a clay pot on a pottery wheel. Clay Temple's Terracotta Class

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Beginners Terracotta Pottery Class

In this beginners class, you will experience the world of rich reds and amber hues with Keane’s fine and smooth terracotta clay. Explore freedom with form on the wheel. And don’t forget! You can opt to come back and glaze these creations! when fired to a Cone 6 this clay goes a rich red mahogany colour.

$110 per person

Classes: One-session workshop, with an optional return glazing class at an additional cost

Duration: 90 minutes

Create: Two vessels using 600g of clay per vessel

Clay body: Terracotta

Includes: Clay, instruction and bisque firing

This class is focused on learning the mechanics of wheel throwing with the use of terracotta as the clay body.
You'll receive guidance & learn techniques from an experienced pottery teacher focusing the class around traditional porous wheel thrown vessels.
*Most garden pots and porous pottery are created using terracotta.
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- 2 x vessels (2 x 600g clay)
- Patience & enthusiasm
- Having short nails will help, trimming is recommended
- Don't forget those hair ties
Turn around time
4- 6 week turn around time see FAQ for more info
What if you can't come back a second time to glaze?
No worries at all! Simply choose your glaze combo at the end of your session, and we’ll take care of the glazing for you. For an additional flat rate of $80.00, we’ll ship your pieces directly to your door, fully insured up to $100.00. Rest assured, we wrap all our pottery with great care to ensure it arrives safely and in one piece.
Age Requirements: These classes are suitable for 14+ year olds. Parents are required to attend/partake in class for children under 14-years-old, so don't forget to book in early to reserve your spots. If you wish for your child who might be younger than 14 to attend a wheel throwing class, keep your eyes peeled for our school holiday program where ages 8+ year olds are able to attend.
6-week intensive wheel throwing course: Once you have completed the intro class or taming of the terracotta class, you'll be given a ticket and opportunity to further your passion for pottery and partake in a 6-week intensive wheel throwing course if requested (with a discount added). Find out more about our 6-week course here.

How it works

Get in touch

Book a day/time for your first & second class. You can book online on our website.
Session one

Attend the studio & create 1 x small clay vessel and 1 x large clay vessel.
Drying & Firing

Throughout the 4 - 6 weeks your pots will dry in our studio, and receive their firing.
Collect your vessel

Pick up your vessel from the studio or have it posted to you (shipping charges apply).