Hand Building Classes

Join Grace from Muckware for a private hand-building pottery class in the Byron Bay Hinterland. Learn the art of handmade ceramics through techniques like coiling, pinch pots, slab building, and slab moulding. No experience needed, come with a project or simply enjoy exploring clay.

One-on-one or bring a friend (max 2 people).

Inquire below to book your class.

    • $250 for one person

    • $160 per person for two people

  • All stoneware clay, tools, moulds, firing, and glazing are included. You’ll choose your finish from our signature ceramic glazes.

  • Muckware Ceramics Studio, 853 Hinterland Way, Newrybar NSW 2479

  • 2 hours

  • You can focus on one large ceramic art piece or create 3 to 5 smaller works. You’ll learn a mix of pinch pot, coiling, and slab-building techniques used in handmade pottery.

  • Your pieces will be ready in 3 to 4 weeks after your class. We can also arrange postage at an additional cost.

    All finished work is microwave and dishwasher-safe.

Noemi Marcoux. Google review

“Great private hand building class! Grace is very knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and informative! Would recommend to any potter looking to improve their skills and practice”

Alex Sternberg. Google review

“Highly recommend the pottery class with Grace! She is so knowledgeable, passionate and patient (I have never thrown before and she made me feel so comfortable). The studio is an experience in itself- a cosy space with beautiful views of the hinterland.
I received my mugs and bowls so quick and absolutely love the new additions to my kitchen !!”

FAQs

  • Nope! These private pottery classes are designed for all levels.

  • About 4 weeks after the session. Pieces are bisque-fired, glazed and then glaze fired.

  • Yes, you'll choose from Muckware’s signature ceramic glazes during your class.

  • All pieces you make will be completely vitrified (water tight), microwave and dishwasher safe. 

  • No. Aprons are provided. You're welcome to bring reference images or ideas.

  • There is a wide variety of moulds available to use to create bowls and platters. You will also be taught pinch pot and coiling methods. We will discuss which technique is best suited to your project and what you wish to create.

Book your Hand building class

Ready to get started? Send an inquiry below to check availability and book your Hand Building Classes. After your session, your finished handmade ceramics will be ready for collection or delivery in about 4 weeks, once they've been trimmed, glazed, and fired.