Clay Wollongong
ProHighlights
- Private Wine & Clay handbuilding sessions in the CBD studio for groups of 10 to 40, with BYO drinks and nibbles
- Wheel-throwing taster parties for 8 to 12 people, guided from first lump of clay to a finished piece
- Kids clay parties for 6 to 16 children aged 4 and up, with every piece glazed and fired by the studio
About Clay Wollongong
Clay Wollongong is a community ceramics studio at 70 Keira Street in the Wollongong CBD, founded by visual artist Hannah Barclay. It runs handbuilding and wheel-throwing classes and courses for every skill level and age, gives practising artists studio access, and fires its own work and students' pieces on site. The handbuilding room is a bright space with floor-to-ceiling windows, white walls and plenty of plants. Private sessions are a large part of the studio's calendar, from work Christmas parties to birthday get-togethers, and the studio fits from 8 up to 40 people. The Wine & Clay handbuilding session runs for two hours for 10 to 40 guests, who bring their own drinks and snacks while a tutor helps each person build a vase, planter, mug or a piece of their own design; it can be as family-friendly as you like. For smaller groups, a 90-minute wheel-throwing taster takes 8 to 12 people and suits complete beginners. Kids parties run for an hour for 6 to 16 children aged 4 and over with an adult, choosing from clay creature making, a fairy kingdom workshop, free clay play or wheel sessions for ages 8 and up. Each guest makes a piece that the studio glazes and fires, ready to pick up three to four weeks later. Doors open 15 minutes before a session, so arrive a little early. The studio isn't a hospitality venue, so bring your own food, drinks and cups. Groups under the minimum size can still book by paying the minimum charge, and the handbuilding studio can also be hired on its own for functions.
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How much does a private session cost?
Wine & Clay handbuilding is $85 a person for 10 to 15 guests and $80 a person for 16 to 40, with a $960 minimum charge. The wheel taster is $85 a person with a $640 minimum, and kids parties are $50 a child.
Can we bring wine and food?
Yes. Wine & Clay sessions are BYO drinks and nibbles. The studio has no facilities for washing lots of cups or plates, so bring what you need, and tutors may ask a group to leave if someone has had too much.
What ages can come to a kids party?
Kids parties suit children aged 4 and over with an accompanying adult, and wheel sessions are for ages 8 and up. Parties take 6 to 16 children, or up to 12 for wheel sessions, and adults who want to make a piece need their own ticket.
When can we collect what we made?
Each person makes one piece, which the studio glazes and fires. Pieces are usually ready three to four weeks after the session, and the pick-up page shows when they are done.
Can we reschedule a booking?
Class tickets are generally non-refundable, but you can reschedule once if you email the studio more than 48 hours before the class. Changes are only accepted by email, not by text or phone.
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Людмила Старикова
a year ago
Wollongong, this is one of your hidden gems. It is a wonderful ceramics studio. We've only experienced one class, but are already looking forward to trying them all. The atmosphere was great, the instructor was very kind…
Kathy O'shea
a year ago
Given as a Mother's Day gift my daughter-in-law and I did the Clay and Sip. We had a terrific time and managed to make both a bowl and a mug. The instructor was lovely and very helpful. Can't wait to collect my items and…
Sonja O'Brien
a year ago
I had a wonderful time completing the 4 week wheel thrown course, given as a gift by my children. The instructor was very friendly and informative and the class was super friendly. I came away with about 10 small pots, g…
DR kapp
a year ago
Had a date night pottery wheel class and the whole process was great. The instructor was very helpful. We managed to make 3 pieces in the 90 min class. Although only 1 is included you can still buy the others if you want…
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