5-Week Plates & Platters Pottery Course
Combine handbuilding and wheel throwing to craft stunning custom tableware
Ready to elevate your hosting game with custom, handmade tableware? ClayGround’s 5-Week Plates & Platters Course is a dynamic, hybrid workshop designed for potters who want to unlock the best of both ceramic worlds! In this specialty course, you’ll master the art of blending wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to design and sculpt truly original dishes.
Whether you drop into our sunlit Northern Beaches studio in Brookvale or our vibrant Inner South space in Rosebery, our passionate, expert instructors will lead you through a structured, hands-on curriculum. You’ll learn to work with specialist studio machinery, including the slab roller, studio moulds, and clay extruder while pairing them with wheel techniques to shape low-profile platters, raised-rim serving dishes, and elegant footed bowls.
Designed for beginner to intermediate makers looking to expand their ceramic toolkit, this 5-week course offers an encouraging, creative atmosphere. You’ll experiment with rich studio glazes and complete the course with 4 individually crafted, durable ceramic pieces that are 100% food-safe and dishwasher-friendly.
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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.
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Step 1: Start by selecting your preferred studio location below to view its full course timetable.
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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!
