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Step inside our studio to explore new skills, meet great people, and enjoy the art of clay!

The Ceramic Studio ACT workshop in Mitchell, Canberra with pottery wheels and shelves of clay work.
Mitchell · Canberra

Pottery Classes in Mitchell, Canberra

We're a family-run pottery studio with roots in Brisbane, now bringing that same warm, welcoming atmosphere to Canberra. We aim to make pottery feel relaxed, enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

  • Clay & Firing services available for personal projects
  • Tailored pottery sessions for workplace teams and private groups
  • Clay & Play sessions for self-paced studio time
  • Perfect for birthdays, team events and private group bookings
Pottery Classes

Find a Pottery Class You'll Love

Discover the joy of pottery with our expert-led classes designed for all skill levels and ages. From beginner-friendly sessions to advanced techniques, find your perfect creative experience.

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CLAY & PLAY

Clay and Play is our open studio session - not a structured class but a relaxed space to create at your own pace. Use our studio facilities to wheel throw, hand build, or paint a ready-made piece, with our team on hand for light guidance if needed. Coat of pieces in store. BYO clay or buy on the day. Firing is $10 per kg.

  • Wheel time - $20 studio fee plus cost of clay, paints, and firing (calculated on the day)
  • Hand-building - $20 studio fee plus cost of clay, paints, and firing (calculated on the day)
  • Painting - $20 studio fee; pieces priced in-store. Includes paints and firing
$20.00
STUDIO FEE

FREE STYLE HAND BUILDING

Bring your ideas and pictures of what you'd like to make to our Hand-Building Class! You'll start with 600g of clay (extra $10 per 500g, including paints and firing). We'll show you the techniques to create your piece, then you can paint and personalise it before it's fired and finished.

  • 600g clay
  • Use of tools, equipment, paints and glaze
  • 1st fire & 2nd fire
$59.00
PER PERSON

SIP, PAINT & CREATE

Come and enjoy a relaxed, creative night with us! Bring along your favourite food and drinks, pick a ready-made pottery piece from our shelves (prices labelled in store), and paint it your way. We'll have music playing and complimentary water, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate to keep you cosy while you create.

  • Materials, tools, paint and glaze
  • Firing
  • Water, tea, coffee and hot chocolate
  • BYO drinks and food
$20.00
STUDIO FEE + COST OF PIECE

EARTH TO ART - PAINTING

Learn the art of the pottery wheel in this two-part creative experience! In your first session, you'll master the basics of centering, shaping, and throwing to create two pieces. After we fire your work, you'll return 4-6 weeks later for a second session to paint and glaze your creations in your own style. Once re-fired, your pottery will be food safe and ready to enjoy. Perfect for beginners wanting a hands-on, satisfying experience.

  • 750g clay
  • Make up to 2 pieces
  • Materials, tools, paint and glaze
  • 1st fire and 2nd fire
$109.00 $89.00
PER PERSON

EARTH TO ART - KIDS

Twice the fun, twice the creativity! In the first session, kids will learn the basics of the pottery wheel, making two small clay pieces with the help of our friendly instructors. After we fire and prepare their creations, they'll come back 4-6 weeks later for a second session - this time to paint and glaze their pieces in their favourite colours. Once glazed and re-fired, their pottery will be food safe and ready to use!

  • 500g clay
  • Make up to 2 pieces
  • Materials, tools, paint and glaze
  • 1st fire and 2nd fire
$89.00 $69.00
PER PERSON

MAKE & PAINT

Experience the full pottery process in one creative session! Craft two pieces on the wheel, then paint them right away while still spinning - adding your personal touch in real time. After firing, your finished pieces will be food safe and ready to collect 4-6 weeks later. A perfect hands-on class to relax, create, and take home something beautiful.

  • 750g clay
  • Make up to 2 pieces
  • Materials, tools, paint and glaze
  • 1st fire and 2nd fire
$109.00 $89.00
PER PERSON

MAKE & PAINT - KIDS

Double the fun on the wheel! Kids will create two small pieces during the class and get to paint them right away while still on the wheel - a super cool way to make their pottery truly their own. After firing, their colourful creations will be food safe and ready to collect 4-6 weeks later. Perfect for little artists who love to get hands-on and creative!

  • 500g clay
  • Make up to 2 pieces
  • Materials, tools, paint and glaze
  • 1st fire and 2nd fire
$79.00 $59.00
PER PERSON

MARBLE MAGIC

Unleash your creativity with a touch of colour! In this relaxing, hands-on session, you'll choose up to two coloured clays and blend them with classic white to create a stunning marbled effect. Shape and craft two unique small pieces that are entirely your own - no two designs will ever be the same. A perfect way to unwind, get messy, and make something beautiful.

  • 750g of clay (2 colours + white)
  • Make up to 2 pieces
  • Materials, tools and glaze
  • 1st fire and 2nd fire
$109.00 $89.00
PER PERSON

MARBLE MAGIC - KIDS

Get ready for a colourful clay adventure! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will choose up to two vibrant coloured clays and mix them with soft white clay to create their very own marbled masterpieces. They'll shape and design two small pieces to take through the pottery process - each one as unique as they are! Perfect for creative kids who love to get messy, have fun, and make something truly magical.

  • 500g of clay (2 colours + white)
  • Make up to 2 pieces
  • Materials, tools and glaze
  • 1st fire and 2nd fire
$79.00 $59.00
PER PERSON

HOMEWARES IN CLAY: VASE

Create your own little clay keepsake. In this hand building class, you'll make a small ceramic bud vase, then paint and personalise it on the day. We'll guide you step-by-step through shaping your vase before you decorate it in your own style. One finished, we'll glaze and fire your piece, ready to hold a single stem or brighten a small corner of your home. Pieces are ready for collection 2-4 weeks after session.

$79.00
PER PERSON

POUR AND GRAZE

Create your own stunning resin cheese plate! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to safely mix, pour and layer resin to design a gorgeous, food-safe grazing board that's perfect for entertaining (or gifting!). Pieces ready 2 days after session.

$99.00
PER PERSON

MATCHA MORNINGS WITH TEDDY'S

Paint your own ready-made matcha bowl, whisk holder and travel tumbler, then learn how to make the perfect cup of matcha with a live demo from a Teddy's Matcha. Each guest received one free matcha on arrival (extra drinks are $10 - paid directly to Teddy's Matcha). Pieces ready 2-4 weeks after session.

$129.00
PER PERSON

Let's Graze!

Create something you'll actually use! Our Let's Graze class is a relaxed hand-building session where you'll make your own ceramic grazing board, then paint it on the day 1.5kgs of clay Beginner friendly Functional and fun.

$129.00
PER PERSON
Clay & Firing

Clay & Firing Services in Canberra

Professional materials and kiln hire to support your creative projects.

Clay Selection

High-quality clays for all your pottery needs.

Northcote White Mid-fire 6
$36/10kg
Walkers WE
$26/10kg
Chris's Light Speckle
$35.50/10kg

Firing Services

Professional kiln firing up to Cone 6.

Per 500g (bisque or glaze)
$5
Whole kiln hire
$200
Clay & Play Package (500g)
$25
Includes making, bisque + glaze firing and paints.