5 Week - Intro Hand Building Course

5-Week Introduction to Hand Building

Immerse yourself in a perfectly paced 5-week journey into the art of hand-built ceramics. This course focuses on developing strong foundational skills while encouraging creativity, confidence, and personal expression. You’ll explore core techniques including pinch, coil, and slab building and learn how to transform raw clay into functional and sculptural forms with intention and artistry.

Upcoming Course Dates

Tuesdays
November 11th – December 9th
January 13th - February 10th 

What to Expect

Designed for all skill levels, this course offers a warm, supportive studio environment where beginners can discover a new creative outlet and returning students can refine and elevate their existing skills. Across five weeks, you’ll learn under the guidance of Em, owner of Posy Ceramics, with full access to the Posy studio, including a variety of clays, premium underglazes, and clear & coloured glaze options.

Weekly Focus:
Week 1: Clay Types & Preparation - Pinch Pot Technique
Week 2: Studio Tools & Clay Stages - Slab Building
Week 3: Coil & Fundamentals of Underglazing & Glazing
Weeks 4 & 5: Self-guided Projects with Individual Support

Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Can I Come Alone?

Absolutely. Many students join solo, and our classes are relaxed, social, and welcoming. We work together around a communal table, creating a friendly atmosphere where everyone can explore clay at their own pace.

What Can I Make?

You’ll receive 5kg of white stoneware clay to use throughout the course. This is plenty to create multiple pieces: from cups, bowls, and vases to sculptural forms and statement objects. Additional 10kg bags of clay are available in-studio for $30.

All students have access to a curated range of underglazes and both clear and coloured glazes to finish their work. All final pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for collection 2-4 weeks after the course ends.

All finished work is fully functional — microwave-safe and dishwasher-friendly.

Location

555A King St, Newtown 2042

Class sizes are strictly limited, and participants must be 16+ to attend.