Make Funky and Unique Pottery Planters Workshop

“Air-conditioned classroom/studioThink of this as a relaxed sip-and-create experience – like a sip and paint, but with clay! You’re welcome to bring your own drinks and enjoy them while making something beautiful. If the scheduled time doesn’t work for you, simply message or email me – if I’m available, I can arrange a different day and time.Perfect for corporate team building eventLooking for fun and creative pottery classes in Brisbane? Join this hands-on planter making workshop and dive into the art of crafting unique ceramic pots with Shontal Ceramic, a passionate teacher, maker, and seller with over four years of experience.In this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn to create your own funky ceramic planter using the versatile pinch pot technique. Whether you’re a total beginner or already love working with clay, this class is perfect for anyone who enjoys exploring creativity and textures.What you’ll learn:

• An introduction to different types of clay
• How to wedge/knead clay for optimal use
• Step-by-step guidance on making planters using pinch pots
• Adding textures and decorations to your design
• Applying natural slip to fresh clay for decoration

Choose to make one large planter or two small ones, and take inspiration from Shontal’s own quirky designs, like planters with legs, faces, or even a boobie planter! You can even check out her Instagram for creative ideas.Your planter will be bisque-fired and ready for collection in 3–4 weeks. If you’d like, you can return for a glazing session for just $15 to give your piece a glossy finish, or keep the natural matte look.Unleash your inner artist, have fun, and create something truly one-of-a-kind for your plants! Book your spot today and experience the joy of pottery with Shontal Ceramic.Overview • Reviews • Teacher • More Get a taste of what it's like to throw pottery on the wheel in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop in Brisbane!Minimum age for this class is 15 years oldIn this two-hour session, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, including centering clay, opening, widening, compressing the bottom, pulling up the walls, shaping your pot and trimming excess.It is recommended to remove all jewellery and long nails. However throwing can still be done with nailsWith only six wheels available, you'll enjoy personalised, one-on-one attention, giving you the best chance to learn and succeed. The small class size ensures that you won’t get lost in the crowd and you'll have ample time to practise and refine your skills.You will get to make as many pieces as you can. By the end of the workshop, you'll have two beautiful pieces to take home! These will be fired and glazed by your instructor, giving you a complete pottery experience. Please note the drying, firing and glazing can take up to 6 to 8 weeks. Your pieces will need to be fired twice. Bisque firing and glaze firing.This workshop is perfect for beginners and is a great standalone experience for anyone curious about pottery or looking to explore a new creative hobby. It's also an ideal outing for families or a fun day with friends.Pottery Collection PolicyOnce your pieces have been fired and are ready for collection, I'll send you a notification to let you know.Please don't reply to this message. I'll contact everyone again with the next available collection window.Your pieces might need to be collected from Arana Hills or Stafford. I will let you knowCollection WindowsAs Shontal Ceramic is a one-person business, collections are available during scheduled collection windows only.Each week, I'll offer one or more 2-hour collection windows. The day and time will vary from week to week (for example Tuesday 5:00–7:00 pm, Thursday 12:00–2:00 pm or Sunday 5:00–7:00 pm) to give everyone a fair opportunity to collect their work.If you can't attend one week's collection window, that's absolutely fine. Simply wait for the next collection window, or arrange for a friend or family member to collect your pieces on your behalf.Unfortunately, I can no longer arrange individual collection appointments or respond to multiple collection messages, as this is no longer manageable while running the business.Collection InstructionsDuring the scheduled collection window:Come to buildingBuzz my Unit numberI'll let you into the building.Come upstairs to Level 1.Your pieces will be waiting in a bag with your name on it.ImportantPlease only attend during the advertised collection window.Outside these times, I may be teaching workshops, working, attending appointments or unavailable, so I won't be able to assist with collections.Collection TimeframePlease collect your pieces within 3 weeks of being notified that they're ready (4 weeks at the latest).As my home studio has limited storage space and new workshops are held every week, pieces that remain uncollected for an extended period may be disposed of or donated if no collection arrangements have been made.Thank you for your understanding and support. This collection system allows me to spend more time creating and teaching, while still providing regular opportunities for everyone to collect their work.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class. One or two planters to take home. Read more details