Pottery Workshop: Clay & Me
About the experience
What makes you, uniquely you? Integrating our training in art therapy, this 2-hour evening class offers a gentle space for you to unwind, discover your own creative flow, and explore insights into your personal identity through air-dry clay sculpting.
Designed to be both a wellness workshop and sculpting class, Clay & Me invites you to slow down and step into a therapeutic headspace. Together, we’ll guide you through creating, reflecting and experiencing the potential of clay as a tool for meaningful self-expression.
From this class, you’ll gain a better understanding of the benefits of clay for well-being, and leave with your own handmade sculptures. You’ll also receive a take-home painting kit for painting your creations at home. It'll be a fun, relaxing and energising experience!
This class is created for adults but older children (12+ years) are also welcome to attend. It is ideal for beginners with little or no experience, or anyone interested in relaxation, personal growth, or learning about how the combination of art and clay can help enhance well-being.
Bookings are essential as spots are limited.
Class information
Explore air-dry clay and a variety of tools for refining, shaping and adding texture to clay.
Learn the fundamental techniques of constructing, joining, rolling and shaping to form 3D sculptures.
Apply these techniques to create unique clay sculptures that have a personal significance to you.
Understand and experience the therapeutic benefits of clay sculpting for well-being.
Discover how clay can facilitate meaningful self-expression.
Get in touch with your creative side and connect with others in a relaxed and supportive studio environment.
Receive a take-home painting kit to add colour to your creations at home (please note that air-dry clay requires at least 72 hours to dry before painting)
What’s included?
All materials including clay, tools and a take-home painting kit
Herbal tea
1-2 clay sculptures made by you to take home
Guidance and 1:1 support from an experienced ceramic artist
Other things to know
What to bring: Just yourself! We’ll provide you with an apron upon arrival so you can get claying without worrying about the mess.
Group size: To allow time for shared reflection and for individuals to work at their own pace, this class is kept small with a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 participants. In the unlikely event that a class is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we'll let you know via email straight away.
Location: Our Everyday Clay Studio in North Balwyn (map). For privacy reasons, the exact street number will be provided after purchase.
Studio accessibility: Our studio is a few steps up from ground level and, unfortunately, is not wheelchair accessible.
Getting here: All-day free street parking is available. Nearest bus stops are (1) Sylvander St/Doncaster Rd via city bus 207–Doncaster SC from Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St, 9-min walk, and (2) Helston St/Tannock St via bus 285–Doncaster Park & Ride from Canterbury Station, 3-min walk.
