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Looking for a way to save some money in 2024 while also adding a personal touch to your home? Look no further than pottery classes in Perth! With a variety of options to choose from, you can learn the art of ceramics and create your very own unique homewares. Whether you're interested in cute and quirky decorations or practical pieces for your living room, there's a pottery class for you. From the classic technique of wheel throwing to the more hands-on approach of hand building pottery or even exploring the possibilities of polymer clay, the choices are endless. Not only will you save money by creating your own homewares, but you'll also have the satisfaction of knowing that each piece is truly one-of-a-kind. Plus, pottery is a great way to unwind and tap into your creativity.
These Perth activities are also perfect for bringing your friends and family along for the ride. From date night ideas to hens party ideas, pottery classes are the best way to bond over some clay and wine, and create something you love and can use everyday at home.
Ready to get creative? Discover some of our top beginner-friendly pottery methods that make it easy to create your own homewares from scratch.
Sink your hands into clay
Hand building is one of the most versatile pottery processes out there, where you can mould and shape clay into anything you desire. From a ceramic mug to serving bowls and pot planters, it’s easy to customise and create something of your own. Your friendly ceramicist will guide you through the creative process step-by-step, so once you’ve learnt the basics, you can add patterns, colours and whatever else your imagination comes up with!
Our hand building classes also offer you the chance to make clay sculptures of your favourite characters or animals. Perfect for kids and teens, they can learn how to build their chosen design and see their creation come to life.
Get behind the pottery wheel
Wheel throwing is one of our most popular pottery classes in Perth, and it’s easy to see why. With a bit of practice, you can learn how to turn lumps of clay into beautiful pieces of art. From classic mugs to vases and plates, our wheel throwing classes gives you an opportunity to explore your creativity and create something unique.
With experienced ceramicists on hand for support and guidance throughout the class, you can feel confident as you craft your own unique homewares from mud to masterpiece.
If you’re looking for relaxing gifts for Mum, these Perth workshops are perfect for giving her some me-time to herself as she is free to create her own handmade pottery, all with a glass of wine in her hand.
On the search for the perfect clay workshop for you? Click here to discover why you'll thrive at pottery classes in Perth!
Learn pottery painting and glazing
Painting your own pottery is the perfect way to unleash your inner artist and add your own personal touch to your pieces. From small trinkets to bigger pieces like bowls, vases or planters, you’ll learn how to mix paints and create beautiful decorations for your masterpieces.
We offer a range of ceramic painting classes in Perth that focus on painting with underglazes, sponging, acrylics, watercolour and even glitter. Each technique offers its own unique result, so you can find your favourite one and create something truly special and personalised for your home.
Searching for fun things to do in Perth this weekend? Painting and glazing is the best way to decorate ceramic pieces, all with a dash of colour and your own unlimited imagination. What’s not to love?
Roll and shape colourful clay
Start experimenting with polymer clay at one of our fun pottery classes in Perth. This fun and quirky material is perfect for creating colourful sculpture pieces, jewellery or decorations, as it can be moulded into almost any shape you want! Plus it doesn’t require firing like traditional ceramics but only needs baking in a standard oven.
Polymer clay also comes in many different colours, so you can mix and match them together to make some amazing designs. With its smooth and flexible texture, polymer clay is the perfect material for creating intricate DIY jewellery like earrings or necklaces that’ll last for years to come.
All you need is some imagination and a few tools like cutters and rolling pins to get started on crafting your own polymer clay jewellery pieces at home!
Our top pottery picks
Want the lowdown on the best pottery courses in Perth? You’ve come to the right place. With our curated collection of Perth activities, it has never been easier to find a welcoming and fun experience, perfect for you.
Whether you want to try wheel throwing, hand building clay or ceramic painting, we’ve picked our favourite pottery classes that help you create something you can feel proud of.
Hand build mini garden gnomes
If you spend a lot of time in your garden and want to add a little personal touch, this polymer clay class is for you. Make little cute garden gnomes out of polymer clay and pop them around your garden to bring a smile to your face every time you spot one. They also make for great personalised gifts for the special someone in your life whose aesthetic is cottagecore.
This hands-on class will guide you through working with polymer clay, which is an easy, fun and spontaneous process. You will get to design your little garden gnomes so no two figures are the same!
Paint your own colourful design
Discover the magic of ceramic painting with this fun and easy pottery class in Perth. This activity is perfect for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists or anyone who wants to try something new.
In this interactive class, you’ll learn how to create a unique design with acrylic paints, sponges and other creative tools, and then finish it off with a glossy glaze to protect your masterpiece. Get creative by adding vibrant colours, patterns or words and make something that’s as unique as you are!
At the end, your ceramic pieces will be glazed and fired in the kiln and once it’s done, you can take it home and use it proudly everyday at home.
Whether your best friend wants to learn ceramic painting or Dad needs a new coffee mug to call his own, this ceramic painting class helps everyone and anyone to leave with a beautiful piece of art they love.