Wheel Throwing Bootcamp (2 - Day Intensive) - ClayGround Group

Handbuilding Bootcamp (2 - Day Intensive) - ClayGround Group

New Year Bootcamps (2-Day Intensive)

Name: New Year Bootcamps (2-Day Intensive)
Brand: ClayGround Group
Price: 330.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$330.00

Ditch the gym resolutions, flex your creative muscles, and fast-track your ceramic skills in Sydney

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All-Inclusive Experience

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2-Day Crash Course

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Beginner to Intermediate

ClayGround’s 2-Day New Year Pottery Bootcamps offer the ultimate fast-track intensive to master ceramics without committing to a multi-week term. Hosted at our sunlit Brookvale studio on the Northern Beaches and our spacious Rosebery hub in Sydney’s Inner South, each workshop packs hands-on learning into two fun, high-energy 3-hour sessions.

Guided step-by-step by our expert instructors, beginners and improvers alike can choose their craft: conquer centering on the potter’s wheel, sculpt dynamic plates and platters, or shape organic handbuilt vessels. Your booking also includes a bonus 1-hour Sunday glazing class with access to 20+ studio-exclusive glazes. You’ll walk away with durable, food-safe, dishwasher-friendly ceramic keepsakes ready to show off on your dining table.

SESSION DATES & TIMES:

Wheel Throwing Bootcamp

SAT 9th & SUN 10th JAN 1pm-4pm (Rosebery & Brookvale)
SAT 16th & SUN 17th JAN 9am-12pm (Rosebery & Brookvale)
WED 13th & THUR 14th JAN 6pm-9pm (Rosebery Only)

Handbuilding Bootcamp

SAT 16th & SUN 17th JAN 3pm-6pm (Rosebery & Brookvale)

Plates & Platters Bootcamp

MON 11th & TUES 12th JAN 6pm-9pm (Rosebery Only)

The Good Stuff Included (Besides Great Memories)

6 Hours of Studio Immersion: Two 3-hour intensive sessions packed with hands-on coaching, demonstration, and ample making time.

Bonus 1-Hour Sunday Glaze Class: Complimentary follow-up glaze session with access to 20+ studio-exclusive glazes, bookable at your convenience.

All Clay & Equipment: Complete access to studio wheels, slab rollers, clay extruders, trimming tools, premium clay, and fresh aprons.

Expert Hands-On Coaching: Direct guidance and live feedback from passionate, experienced ceramic instructors.

Full Kiln & Glaze Service: Professional double-firing and kiln turnaround for all your pieces so they return food-safe and dishwasher-friendly.

The Game Plan

Day 1: Foundations & Initial Shaping — Meet your instructor, learn core clay preparation, and then depending on your bootcamp dive straight into throwing forms on the wheel or constructing handbuilt foundations.

Day 2: Technique Refinement & Detailing — Level up your technique, pull taller walls, refine profiles, smooth edges, and add custom textures or handles.

Bisque Firing — Your greenware slowly dries in the studio before undergoing its first commercial kiln firing.

Bonus Glaze Session — Return for your complimentary 1-hour Sunday glaze class during a week that suits you, to experiment with over 20 studio glazes and personalize your pieces.

Final Pickup & Celebration — After the final high-temperature glaze firing, collect your functional, finished ceramics ready for your table.

Who Will Love This?

Resolution Reinventors: Anyone wanting to swap generic fitness goals for a tactile, screen-free, and rewarding creative hobby.

Time-Conscious Creatives: Perfect for busy people who want comprehensive pottery fundamentals fast without locking into a multi-week course.

Beginners & Improvers: Welcoming to Beginner through Intermediate makers—zero prior ceramic experience required.

Teens & Adults (13+): Anyone aged 13 and over is welcome (note: participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled).

The Important Deets

Wheel & Handbuilding Bootcamp Price: $330 per person

Plates & Platters Bootcamp Price: $360 per person

Duration: 2 consecutive days (3 hours per day = 6 hours total) + complimentary 1-hour Sunday glaze session

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Locations: Brookvale (11 Mitchell Rd) & Rosebery (601 Botany Rd)

Finished Output: Custom ceramic tableware and vessels (food-safe & dishwasher-friendly)

Turnaround & Pickup: Final glaze firing takes 2–3 weeks post-glazing completion; an automated notification email will alert you when your collection is ready for studio pickup

Policy Note: Because our session dates are fixed and each intensive day covers essential scheduled milestones, attendance on both days is essential; we unfortunately cannot provide make-up classes or rescheduled dates for missed sessions.

What Makes Our Studio Different?

At ClayGround, we’re not your average pottery studio. We’re a sustainable, community-focused studio that minimises waste, uses eco-conscious practices, and donates a portion of our profits each year to charities close to our heart. So when you book with us, you’re also supporting your community and the planet.

To read more about our mission click here.

Ready to view our course schedule & book in?

Step 1: Start by selecting your preferred studio location below to view its full course timetable.

ROSEBERY LOCATION

BROOKVALE LOCATION

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Pottery Course FAQs

Where are your pottery studios located?

ClayGround has two premier, fully equipped ceramic studios located in Sydney, NSW:

Brookvale (Northern Beaches): 11 Mitchell Rd, Brookvale, 2100
Rosebery (Inner South): 601 Botany Rd, Rosebery, 2018
Make sure to double-check which location your specific class is booked for before checking out!

Do I need any pottery experience or to be "artistic" to join a course?

Absolutely not! Our Sydney pottery courses are designed for all skill levels. We love beginners, dabblers, and people who claim they "can't draw a stick figure". Our expert instructors will guide you step-by-step.

And if your piece collapses? That means you’re doing it right! Clay is fully recyclable, and mistakes are part of the process, we just squish it up and start again.

What should I wear and bring to the studio?

Comfort is king at ClayGround! We highly recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little muddy, such as relaxed pants and a t-shirt. Since you’ll be straddling the potter's wheel, avoid wearing restrictive clothing or anything made of delicate fabrics like white silk. Don't stress too much about the mess, our clay washes off easily and we also provide protective aprons to all our studnents. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety in the studio.

How long does it take to get my finished pottery?

Once you've created and glazed your masterpiece in the course, we carefully dry and kiln-fire your pieces in our stoneware kilns (up to 1250 degrees) so they become fully functional, waterproof, and food-safe.

Multi-Week Courses: Pieces are usually ready 2 weeks after your final session.
You will receive an automated email and SMS the moment your pieces are ready for collection! Studio collection times are Weekdays (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) and Weekends (10:00 am - 2:00 pm).

Is there parking available at the studios?

Yes! We have dedicated private parking spots located directly in front of both our Brookvale and Rosebery studios reserved specifically for ClayGround students and customers.

If our front spots happen to be full, there is also plenty of convenient street parking available right around both locations:

Brookvale Studio: Ample free street parking is available along Mitchell Road and neighboring side streets.
Rosebery Studio: Plenty of street parking can be found along Botany Road as well as surrounding side streets.

What happens if I miss a week of my 5-week or 10-week course?

Because all our multi-week courses follow a progressive curriculum, makeup sessions are not available. Please double-check your calendar to ensure you can make all the dates for your course before booking!