You don’t have to be a master potter to dig your hands in some clay and make a cool vase or even a nondescript blob that could pass for a bowl. And with everyone trying to be a bit more sustainable these days, pottery’s really taking off as a hobby.
Not only is it a super zen activity, but you also get to actually do something with your hands other than mindlessly scrolling through social media.
So grab a mate, tie up your apron and dig your hands into some clay at the best pottery workshops around Perth.
Porch Ceramics
North Fremantle
One of Sydney's most beautiful ceramic studios has decided to expand, with owners Sammy and Sarah bringing their creative smarts and cool to a gorgeous new studio in North Fremantle. Nestled between the heritage beauties on Pamment St, provides a super relaxing space for you to destress and get stuck into wheel throwing and hand building techniques with a pro. You can head along for one of their group workshops or organise something special with your friends—they've got a couple of awesome party packages that will go down a dream for a birthday or hens party.
Not Yet Perfect
Applecross
is ready to teach you a thing or two about clay. Not only is their studio the absolute cutest, but their are fun and inspiring in a stress-free environment that’ll really help you unleash your potential for pottery.
Stackwood
Fremantle
In a stunning former diesel workshop in Freo lies . Inviting Perth’s top makers to come in and host a session, you’re looking at plenty of ceramics-related classes, as well as anything from weaving your own basket to embroidering your own top. The space is stunning and the classes are killer, so what more could you want?
House Of Hobby
Various locations
runs all sorts of wonderful workshops but one of our favourites is their pottery class. Depending on the session you choose you'll get free flowing bubbles or wine throughout the workshop so you can count on maximum creativity in your pieces.
Karlup Ceramic Studio
Alfred Cove
The has found their new home in the recently finished $2 million Karlup Ceramics Studio, nestled along the banks of the beautiful Swan River. This bustling local club hosts loads of ceramics workshops for all skill levels, plus therapeutic clay work sessions designed with mental health in mind. Check out the classes on offer .
Clay Make Studio
Maylands
offers some of the best pottery workshops in Perth. From wheel-throwing to designing, hand making and even creating your own glazes, they've got a workshop for every level of potter.
Fremantle Arts Centre
Fremantle
is where it’s at for all the arts and crafts you could ever imagine, including pottery classes and workshops. If you’re not up for pottery though (why are you reading this article?), they also have oil painting, decorating porcelain, making jewellery, printmaking and lots more.
Studio P
Mount Hawthorn
Sitting pretty in the back of a home in Mount Hawthorn, is all about relaxed classes that will bring your creativity out. They offer everything from intro workshops for beginners and weekend workshops to eight-week weel throwing courses. The best part? If your creation sucks (no judgement) you can always buy a piece from their amazing collection of .
PerthStudioPotters
Cottesloe
Whether you’re looking for a one-off or more long-term pottery , you can have it all at . Classes are conducted by professional practising ceramic artists in a fully-equipped studio, so you know you’re in good, clay-covered hands. They also run the , where you can pop in and soak up some inspo.
Potteroo
Mount Claremont
is named after the critically endangered Gilbert's Potoroo, a small marsupial that was thought to be extinct for a hundred years until it was re-discovered in 1994 at Two Peoples Bay in Albany. The space serves as both an art gallery and event space, which includes workshops, parties and lessons for all ages. You can .
Rediscover Ceramics
Wattle Grove
Ceramic artist Danica Wichtermann runs , where you can soak up all her ceramics expertise through various classes and workshops. Learn how to make and decorate plates, vases, bowls...whatever you can think of, you can probably make it here.
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Image credit: Porch Ceramics