Clay Club
We are excited to introduce Clay Club!
Clay Club is the next step in your clay journey. Finishing a level 1 term class grants you access to book studio time for your own self-directed projects. Depending on your needs, you can choose from various levels of support to help you further develop your skills and creativity. Whether you’re looking for additional guidance or prefer working independently, Clay Club provides the flexibility and resources to enhance your artistic journey.
What to Expect
- Independent Work: Embrace the freedom to work on your personal projects
- Skill Refinement: Hone your skills and delve into new techniques
- Supportive Environment: Connect with fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed setting or enjoy 3 hours of focused creativity with your clay
Booking into Clay Club gives you access to
- 1kg of Clay: Start your session with the essential material included
- Access to Facilities: Utilise our well-equipped wheel throwing and hand-building areas and tools
- Bisque Firing: Submit your creations for bisque firing after completion; 1kg included in the ticket price
Important Notes
- Glaze Classes: Must be scheduled separately. We host open glaze sessions on Sunday mornings and aim to schedule additional classes during Clay Club times as demand permits. Please let your studio manager know your preferred dates for a glaze class.
- Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable within 48 hours of the session start time
- Participant Minimum: Sessions require a minimum number of participants to ensure our tutors are compensated
Additional Services and Pricing
🪨 Extra Clay: Available at $5 per kilo. Please see below for detailed firing costs.
Firing Costs:
- Bisque Firing: Small items: $5 per item; Regular-sized items: $10 per item. (a regular item is up to a standard KMC Mug size), larger items; volumetric
- Glaze Firing: Small items: $10 per item; Regular-sized items: $15 per item; Larger items; volumetric. Full shelf from $60.
- Volumetric Pricing: Larger items are priced based on volume.
Note: A maximum of half an octagon shelf’s worth of items may be submitted per session. Submission of more items requires prior approval to ensure efficient management of shelf and kiln space.
In-House Glazing Services
We offer comprehensive glazing services. Inquire within for details and pricing.
Availability: Due to high demand, especially towards the end of terms, please inquire early to estimate wait times for firing services.
Why Clay Club?
Whether you're itching to practice, have a special project, or simply seek uninterrupted creative time, our Open Studio Sessions are the perfect platform to elevate your pottery skills 🚀
Clay Club Options
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Practice Session
What is going to be offered?
1kg of clay
Wheel/hand building time x hours
Pieces not for keeps (can decide to keep at the time and book trimming then)
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Hand building
Main table space for our skilled Hand-builders. Dive into the tactile world of handbuilding. For $60, this session provides you with 1kg of clay and fridge or shelf storage for up to two weeks (if needed to complete ongoing works), ideal for those who love sculpting by hand.
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Assisted Wheel Throwing
Perfect for those seeking guidance, this session gives you 3 hours of studio wheel throwing time PLUS 30 minutes of dedicated time with one of our talented wheel throwing teachers. They'll help bring your creation to life, or give you hot tips on areas you're keen to improve, ensuring you make the most of your session.
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Assisted Hand-building
Enjoy 3hours of dedicated handbuilding time PLUS Benefit from 30 minutes of one-on-one guidance with one of our skilled tutors. They'll assist you in refining your hand-building techniques, helping to transform your ideas into tangible art and or functional items.
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Wheel Trimming
For $60, gain 3 hours of wheel time to trim and perfect your pieces. This session also includes the bisque firing costs for your completed works, ensuring they're ready for the next stage of creation.
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