Get a taste of the pottery wheel in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop in Brisbane!
Perfect for ages 15 and up, this hands-on two-hour session introduces you to the fundamentals of wheel throwing. You’ll learn how to centre clay, open and widen the form, compress the base, pull up the walls, shape your pot, and trim excess clay.
It’s recommended to remove all jewellery and trim long nails beforehand—but don’t worry, you can still participate with longer nails if needed.
With only six wheels available, the class size is kept intentionally small to give you plenty of one-on-one guidance and time to practise. This means more personalised attention and a more rewarding learning experience.
You’ll have the chance to create as many pieces as you can during the session, and two of your favourites will be professionally fired and glazed by your instructor. Please note: the full firing process (bisque and glaze) takes approximately 6–8 weeks.
This workshop is perfect for complete beginners and makes a great one-off experience for anyone curious about pottery. It’s also a fantastic creative activity to enjoy with friends or family.
The workshop is held at:
Babarra Street
Stafford, QLD 4053
(Proper Address will be Provided after Booking)
There is visitor parking available, or you can find ample free street parking nearby.
Choose your workshop date by selecting one of the highlighted squares on the calendar below. The booking widget will guide you through the rest of the process.
Don’t miss out — this class often sells out!
🔁 Flexible rescheduling: Free to reschedule with at least 3 days’ notice
⏰ Booking cutoff: Book at least 24 hours in advance
I wanted to take a moment to kindly clarify the pottery pickup process moving forward.
Your pieces will go through two rounds of firing (bisque and glaze) and will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. I unfortunately can not speed up this process. Once they’re ready, you’ll be able to collect them from my home studio during a pre-booked pickup timeslot.
Pickup times are strictly limited to:
Mondays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Sundays: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
After your workshop, please book a pickup appointment via the booking system below for a time that suits you—at least 6 weeks after your class to ensure your pieces are fully ready. This allows me to keep track of your pieces and have them returned to you correctly.
EXCELLENT Based on 24 reviews Betty T2025-06-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing and fun time at Shontal Ceramic. Shontal is a wonderful tutor with heaps of patience! Our small group bonded quickly with lots of laughter and support at each others individual efforts! Shelley Butler2025-06-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The girls and I had a great time with Shontel! We had a lot of fun and Shontel was patient and a great teacher! We will be coming back to do more classes. Ch Im2025-06-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a good time! Thanks for the class! Cassy Barnes2025-06-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marlene Morgan2025-06-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was an awesome workshop to do as an introduction to pottery and wheel spinning. Lots of laughs and a very patient teacher who did one on one when needed Katrina Allen2025-06-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did 2 pieces and I really enjoyed my experience here with Shontal she was fun and explained very well. Helped when we struggled and explained how to fix. Had a great selection of colours also. She also offers to fire your piece and glaze and refire all in the price. Great experience I recommend 👌 Dannielle Wade2025-06-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fun afternoon!! I'm not sure if what I created was a mug or an oddly shaped bowl ;) but that's on me as Shontel was very friendly and patient! Carrie Stephens2025-06-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great afternoon making boobie mugs. Shontal was very helpful and knowledgeable. Jerrie Kemp2025-06-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing class, very fun and Shontal was a brilliant teacher 👏 Nicole2025-06-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you had the best afternoon making a mug at eofy event held by JessVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more