Workshops
Here you’ll find all my current workshop listings. Take a look and see which one inspires you. All classes are beginner-friendly, and I’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Get a feel for the pottery wheel in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
Age Requirement: Minimum age is 15 years old.
In this two-hour session, you’ll learn the core techniques of wheel throwing, including centering clay, opening and widening, compressing the base, pulling up the walls, shaping your piece, and trimming away excess clay.
We recommend removing jewellery and trimming long nails for the best experience, although throwing is still possible with longer nails.
With only six wheels available, this intimate class size ensures plenty of one-on-one guidance. You won’t get lost in the crowd, and you’ll have time and space to practise and build confidence.
You’re welcome to make as many pieces as you can during the session. At the end, you’ll select two to be professionally finished. These will be dried, bisque fired, glazed, and glaze fired by your instructor. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for the full process before your pieces are ready for pickup.
This workshop is perfect for first-timers and curious creatives. Whether you’re exploring a new hobby, spending time with family, or planning a fun outing with friends, it’s a memorable and rewarding experience.
$118 pp
Funky Boobie Mug Bash Workshop
Get cheeky and creative at this playful ceramics workshop in Brisbane, where you’ll design and handcraft your own one-of-a-kind boobie mug.
Perfect for a fun outing or a unique corporate team-building event, this class is all about embracing creativity in a relaxed, supportive space. No pottery experience is needed—just bring your imagination.
Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn essential hand-building techniques, from shaping and moulding clay to adding your own personal flair. Whether cute, quirky, or bold, your mug will be as unique as you are.
At the end of the session, your mug will be professionally glazed and fired twice—once for bisque and again for glaze—making it both functional and fabulous. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for drying, firing, and glazing.
You’ll walk away with a handmade piece that’s guaranteed to spark conversation and bring joy to your daily coffee ritual.
$78pp
Handmade Dinnerware Set Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create your own unique and stylish dinnerware set, perfect for impressing your guests at your next dinner party.
Guided step by step by a friendly instructor, you will design and shape two plates in different sizes and one bowl using slab hand building techniques. You will also decorate your pieces with coloured slip, stencils, stamps, and a variety of tools to bring out your personal flair.
No experience is necessary. Our welcoming teacher will help you feel comfortable and confident as you explore your creativity.
Once the workshop is complete, your pieces will be professionally fired and glazed to ensure they are food safe, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.
Please note: The drying, bisque firing, and glaze firing process can take six to eight weeks. Once ready, you can pick up your finished pieces and enjoy using your handmade ceramics at home.
$135pp
Mug and Tray Making Workshop
Welcome to Shontal’s pottery classes – the perfect experience for beginners, enthusiasts, or a creative corporate team-building event.
In this hands-on workshop, Shontal will guide you through the art of hand-building pottery using slabs of clay. You will learn essential techniques such as rolling out slabs, adding texture, and shaping your own beautiful mug and small tray.
Whether you are completely new to ceramics or have prior experience, Shontal’s classes cater to all skill levels. Each guest receives personalised attention and guidance to help bring their creative vision to life.
No need to bring anything – all tools, clay, and materials are provided. After the class, Shontal will glaze and fire your pieces using a clear, food-safe glaze to make them ready for everyday use.
Please note: The drying, bisque firing, and glaze firing process takes approximately six to eight weeks. Your pieces will be fired twice before they are ready for pickup.
$98pp
Hand Building Class: Make Mugs, Bowls and Plates
Join us for a fun and relaxing pottery workshop in Stafford, where you’ll learn to make your very own ceramic plate, bowl, and mug from scratch.
You’ll be guided through slab hand-building techniques for your plate and pinch pot techniques for your bowl and mug. Shontal will also teach you how to create handles and show you how to decorate your pieces using coloured slip, stamps, and a range of texture tools—making each creation uniquely yours.
This workshop is perfect for beginners. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided, including clay, tools, and glazing.
After the class, Shontal will take care of the bisque firing and glazing, using a clear, food-safe glaze to finish your pieces.
Please note: The drying, bisque firing, and glaze firing process takes approximately six to eight weeks. Your pieces will be fired twice before they are ready for collection.
Come enjoy the creativity and calm of pottery in a beautiful setting.
$118pp
Make Funky and Unique Pottery Planters Workshop
Join Shontal Ceramic, a passionate teacher, maker, and seller with over four years of experience, as she guides you through the process of crafting your own funky ceramic planters using the pinch pot technique. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced clay lover, this workshop is perfect for anyone who enjoys creativity and texture.
What you’ll learn:
Introduction to different types of clay
How to wedge and prepare clay
Step-by-step guidance for creating planters with pinch pots
Techniques for adding texture and decoration
Applying natural slip for surface design
Choose to make one large planter or two small ones, and take inspiration from Shontal’s own quirky designs—planters with legs, faces, or even her signature boobie planters. For creative ideas, check out her work on Instagram.
Your finished piece will be bisque-fired and ready for collection in 3–4 weeks. You can opt to return for an optional glazing session for just $15 to give your planter a glossy finish, or leave it with its natural matte look.