Best ceramic classes in Adelaide: find options near you

I participated in the Mindful Clay Pottery Wheel 8 week workshops at Goodwood. It was a wonderful experience. My friend and I really looked forward to these sessions each week.

Sofie was an amazing teacher. Her whole group demonstrations were inspiring. She spent time watching and helping each of us independently, targeting her support to each of our specific needs. Sofie was patient and showed me things over and over when I was finding things difficult.

Wheel throwing was much harder than I had expected it to be however lots of laughs were had as well as mindful moments. I would definitely recommend! Can’t wait to pick up my final pieces. ♥️

My mum booked a private party for a birthday and told them that she has not been able to confirm numbers yet but wants to book the room/party ahead of time. She was told that to book the room she would have to pay the minimum amount of people (which was 5) to book/secure the room that fits up to 12 people and then she was told she would just have to confirm her final number 10 days before the event. She did this, then got no reply and had to follow up twice. She was met with a response that was we can only accommodate the confirmed 5 and we cannot add anymore people as the room for up to 12 was booked out. ?? How is this possible when she paid a large deposit for the full price of min 5 people to book that room? ( she never confirmed only 5, that was the minimum they said she had to pay to book the 12 person room) It left us with nowhere for the party as we couldn’t just have 5 people attend as the party had 8 people attending. We then booked elsewhere yesterday and have been requesting a refund for a couple of days. Which they refused and twisted their words. Today, after following up for a refund again, they are saying all of a sudden they can find somewhere for the extra people to fit in but they are not offering a refund. This is very unprofessional and not acceptable. They had already cancelled our session as we requested ONLY because they let our room be booked out by others when we had booked that room. Therefore we were not provided with the service we booked for and are entitled to a refund. Very disappointing behaviour and I hope they reach out to her to fix this asap.

Good instructor and enjoyable Pottery Wheel Experience class.You don’t get a say in the colours (blue or red, that’s it) splattered on the white clay; the instructor decides. That was a let down. When I collected the pieces, there was tiny flecks of a colour lol, and was told the kiln didn’t fire properly, so besides looking wonky with the glaze I assume they are now non-food safe. Good class for a night with friends, yes it’s an ‘experience’ so fair enough but there are better pottery courses/ classes.

I have to say “this was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with my adult daughters !” I highly recommend this for a memorable activity, lovely atmosphere, lovely teacher, would definitely do it again thank-you ⭐️

Me and my partner went for a Saturday night session on the social clay wheel and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We had lots of fun and made some pieces we’re proud of! Will definitely be back. 🙂

I attended a Birds or Pears session. Our tutor was very encouraging, patient and happy to help everyone individually as needed. I would recommend this as a great way to try out a new interest.

The pottery wheel session was great! The 2.5 hour session was presented in an easily accessible way, and it was a lot of fun and very relaxing. Would definitely recommend it!

Really loved my time so far at ES. Such a down to earth friendly atmosphere and really knowledgeable team. I feel like I have learned so much since I started and I am feeling much more confident. It’s a lovely supportive community and I have made some wonderful friends. Looking forward to learning more in my next classes. I highly recommend this place.

Very professional, we booked a group session for a night of pottery and wine.
It was so well run, for a first timer, our group thoroughly enjoyed the session. We were talked and shown through step by step of process and instructions were well communicated. Equipment and clay provided in price, just remember to bring an apron and/or a towel.
Look forward to picking up the goods in a few weeks and having a few more pottery sessions.

I booked a session for my sister and I with Es Ceramics as an early Christmas present. Their talented instructors explained the basics and then demonstrated how to create something on the wheel, and assisted when needed. Their instructors were so great – pleasant, friendly, welcoming, kind, and informative. Most people seemed to get the hang of things pretty quickly but I, well I’m a bit of a straggler under normal circumstances, so predictably I managed to repeatedly chop my clay off the wheel accidentally and then one of them would patiently help me get back on track until my next whoops. They were so lovely. I specifically chose Es Ceramics because their class was 3 hours and the others I saw were shorter, and I was so grateful I did because it took away some of the pressure when I was struggling to learn some of the techniques and really made a difference. The atmosphere was great and the workspace is nice. There was a midmorning coffee break where they served us coffee in their gorgeous cups and then we went on to hand-building techniques and created our second piece, which required a little less of the finesse that I lack. All through they explained the process and techniques. I have just picked up our glazed pieces and I’m thrilled They turned out even cuter than I expected – full of character and very unique with a beautiful glaze. Highly recommend the class and think it makes an amazing gift. Would really like to do it again. Many thanks for the great experience.

Incredible and inclusive space to learn then attempt to master the art of pottery. The teachers are great, you end up with beautiful ceramics and the vibe is always just right. The fact that the teachers also produce commercial pottery means their tutelage is a step ahead of some of the other pottery studios in Adelaide

Loved my stints at Es ceramics. Good location and facility, staff are friendly and helpful and its a great learning atmosphere. Won’t hesitate to go back to master my skills.

I loved their pottery courses so much I took them twice ! Sophie and Dani were my instructors and they did really well with teaching fundamentals when I first began, and being flexible when I wanted to explore more. Would highly recommend for any beginners or first time potters !

I did a course in wheel throwing and it was really fantastic. The teachers I worked with were lovely, very patient and knowledgeable. The whole vibe of the studio was fun, supportive and creative. The owner Shane was great to chat with when he was around, and also very welcoming and supportive. Will definitely be doing another class. I got some lovely pieces out of it and it was so nice to let my creativity flow, and also witness others doing the same. 10/10 would recommend!

I took my two teenage daughters & we had the best time! The service was great, the ladies were kind & helpful and attentive to our needs! Warm & friendly atmosphere & great coffee! I would recommend Pottering Around to anyone of any age. It’s fun, engaging & a wonderful way to connect with your kids or catch up with friends & family or relax & enjoy your own company! Thank you!

Loved my experience here! You definitely need to book as it was fully booked when I came and people were being turned away due to no space. My suggestion is to know what you want to pick before you come as you have about an hour and a half For your booking which goes fast.
Everything was well explained at the start of the booking.
The coffee was the best I’ve had in a really long time. Will definitely come again.
Only lost a point on atmosphere for being a bit small otherwise it was great!

We went and did a walk in. They were super booked out but offered to put a table outside or we could back. We were happy for a table outside. They were super helpful and so cheerful! The team were so lovely!! We had an exchange student with us and she had the best time and our mugs turned out amazingly!! This was the second time I went and it was just as fun! I know I will be back to do some more one day

Mums who need some me time – I’ve found your new sanctuary!
I had the most therapeutic ‘me time’ morning painting a birthday plate for my son’s first birthday.
Pottering Around is a great space with loads of options to choose from (reasonably priced) and plenty of colours to paint with.
Coffee that you get to finish while it’s hot (I forgot what that was like) and as much or as little help and guidance as you need from the lovely ladies that run the store.
Cannot wait to go back!

Cannot fault the team at pottering around.
From the professional emails
To the outstanding service when me and my young daughter came in!

Thank you so much for such a special experience. We will defiantly be back

Special mention to the owner Louise thank you making sure I had my plate ready for my girls first birthday! You are the best! X

We had a great time! The owner gave clear, helpful instructions and was lovely to interact with. We enjoyed being creative, chatting and having delicious hot drinks and banana bread. A worthwhile experience I would definitely recommend.

Hi Sam and you team
I would like to congratulate you all on a job well done

We had the best afternoon on the pottery wheels. Best day I have had in a long time.
We were so impressed we will be coming again in the future.

I will be definitely be telling every one about your buisness and a must visit while in Adelaide.
Thank you again for the opportunity and fun.

Anne, kai and Brandon 1/3/2025
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I had so much fun doing a wheel throwing class today at their pottery workshop in Christies Beach, I made a little clay cup, which was much harder than I thought it would be but so fun! The girl running the class was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, I can’t remember her name but I think it started with a P?
Thanks so much for a fun afternoon, I’m definitely keen to come back again to try some more pottery!

A great night out catching up with a beautiful friend whilst we let the creative juices flow… Wonderful teachers and an awesome music playlist. The studio is well set up and everything you need is provided. Thank you for a great night! Look forward to seeing our bowls ☺️

I loved taking the 4 week wheel throwing course. Theres a great atmosphere and Tash was an awesome instructor. Will definitely be back again

We had a great night with Poppy making pots It’s was so much fun with our group of friends and we definitely recommend doing a session – we will be back for sure!

Fun to do with friends…birthday party, hens day or just because. I had no experience but ended up with a cute little piece and loads of laughs with all the people who came along. Thank you Tash

Did a wheel throwing class with Tash. It was so much fun. Tash was patient and helped when disaster struck. I’ll be booking in for the 4 week class

Had a great time with all my friends there. Host was tip top fun. So chilled and relaxed. Added bonus, i actually learnt how to make something and get to keep it forever.

A huge thank you to Christy for being able to accomodate for the 5 of us in the workshop! I was super intimated at the start since I’ve never worked with clay before, but Christy was extremely patient and supportive with helping us with our little creations. Overall, it was a really fun experience for everyone and the pieces turned out absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend coming to Christy’s workshop because I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

I organised a session hosted by the lovely Christy for my partners birthday. The session was filled with a peaceful and calming sentiment, that slowly guided the pair of us through the art of pottery, as first timers. While my partner was a lot more of natural, Christy noticed how in parts I was struggling and adjusted her teaching style to suit my needs. She began the session by demonstrating the 3-4 main methods of mastering the clay wheel and then we went onto create how ever many items we could within the session depending on time and expertise! We were lucky enough to make 3 each including a bowl, mug and dish. Along the session she welcomed lovely conversation and also had the chance to drink some tea with her! Thank you again Christy for welcoming us into your studio, we had a great time!

My boyfriend and I celebrated our dating anniversary with her Pottery Workshop. We absolutely loved it!
Christy is adorable and patient. The studio has a peaceful and cozy atmosphere.
We highly recommend it

Thank you Christy, we had such an awesome time at your class. We were complete novices and your help during the class made sure our pottery turned out amazing! We were so impressed with what we turned out and Christy’s assistance made sure that what we produced looked great. Once the class is over Christy cleaned up our pieces and glazed them, we love the glaze she chose. Really enjoyable class and can recommend going along, especially if you haven’t tried pottery before. She is an excellent teacher and a lovely person. Thanks Christy.

Seedleaf Designs is a beautiful little studio run by the very talented Christy. She created a super special, personalised gift for me and it was absolutely perfect. Christy was wonderful throughout the whole process, she listened to my idea and created something better than I imagined!

A big thankyou to Christy for sharing her time and pottery studio with us.
My wife Lucia and I felt relaxed, comfortable and welcomed from the moment we arrived.
We totally enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone.
It was so much fun, and thanks to Christy’s patience, we even managed to create our own pieces as a forever keepsake.
Do yourself a favor and try something new. This still remains one of the best things we have ever enjoyed doing 🙂

Christy was absolutely amazing!! My mum organised a workshop for just her and I one weekend and Christy was extremely accommodating. She setup a private session and helped us with skills and techniques to create functional and stunning pieces. We had made so many amazing things, more than we expected each and loved the glaze that Christy applied. I’d recommend to everyone I know. Definitely worth it!!

What a remarkable turnaround! Following my previous review, the art studio went above and beyond to rectify the situation. The staff promptly and personally delivered the missing items to me. Moreover, they generously gifted me six stunning pottery pieces, enhancing my overall experience. It’s evident that they value their customers and strive for excellence. Being a new, small business, they encountered several issues with the flood of bookings, but they have gone above and beyond to amend and improve their systems. I am genuinely impressed by their dedication to customer satisfaction.

Our group had been booked in for a Sunday morning. But the person who runs this was a no show. It was also pretty cold waiting outside too. Which was a pity as we were looking forward to it so much & some of us travelled a fair distance to be there for an 11am start. I don’t think that any of our group will be in a hurry to come and do anything at this studio ever again.

We enjoyed our pottery session here. The guy who assisted us and showed us what to do was very helpful and patient with us. He made sure that we’re enjoying and learning the tricks in wheel throwing.

While the actual workshop itself was enjoyable, my partner and I have had an absolutely horrendous experience trying to get our pieces picked up.

We’ve continuously tried to contact the studio and the teacher to check if the mugs were ready for pick up and we have only had one response to this day telling us they’ll check if the pieces are ready. Mind you we were told they would be ready by mid-December, and we have not heard anything back since.
It honestly feels like a scam, and I would not recommend anyone to this studio as the pickup process after the class is disorganized, abysmal, and incredibly frustrating.
It is not worth your time, money, or energy

My friend booked a paint and sip so we could spend some quality time together for my 40th.

The studio sent a message requesting to move the date to another weekend.

My friend lives a 3 hour drive away, and this is very frustrating. Other dates dont work for us.

I am probably also bitter as this is our third attempt at doing one of these.

My last experience here was not great- the person leading the class was always distracted and did not always attend to those in class. They also lost my pottery piece, told me they will look for it but never gave me updates even after several follow ups from me. Everytime I went in person they said they will reach out when they find my piece but never did and did not continue replying to my email, plus no answer when I tried to call. The lady also said if they can’t find it then I can re-do a class to make another one but again I didn’t hear back. Very disappointing especially since the class itself is quite pricey. Safe to say this experience has given this studio a poor image to me and my friends that attended the class and I don’t know if I’d ever go back or recommend this to anyone.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent experience at your studio regarding the rescheduling policy for a pottery class my partner and I booked.

We were very much looking forward to attending the class together and enjoying a creative experience. Unfortunately, on the day of the class, my partner fell ill with flu symptoms. While I understand that your policy requires rescheduling or cancellations to be made at least three days in advance, illness is unpredictable, and we had no way of foreseeing this situation.

Out of consideration for the teacher and other participants, we decided not to attend, as we did not want to risk spreading germs or disrupt the class with symptoms such as coughing. I reached out early in the morning via messages and multiple phone calls to inform the studio and request a reschedule. However, I did not receive any response until just 30 minutes before the class, at which point I was informed that rescheduling or a refund was not possible.

I am extremely disappointed by the lack of understanding and flexibility shown in this situation. While I respect the importance of policies, I believe that genuine and unavoidable circumstances—such as illness—should be met with a level of compassion. A more accommodating approach would not only provide a better customer experience but also encourage responsible behavior from attendees who prioritize public health.

I hope you will take this feedback into consideration and review your policies to allow for greater flexibility in cases of unexpected illness. I would appreciate the opportunity to receive a full refund. I look forward to your response.

Thank you.