Get Creative at the Best Pottery Classes in Adelaide

It’s not very often we get a chance to let our creativity and imagination take centre stage, but that’s exactly what happens when you take a pottery class in Adelaide.

Hand-made ceramics have that rustic, almost Scandinavian charm about them, giving your home décor a stylish, earthy feel. That feeling is even better when you’re able to say “oh that? I made it myself” and impress your guests.  

We’re certain you’ll be itching to tell them about your time learning to hand-build ceramics or having a go at the pottery wheel (which might just be a lot harder than it looks).

Book one of these best pottery classes in Adelaide and become a ceramics pro, while also appreciating an hour or two of mindfulness, fun and artistic flair.

The Potters Shed

The Potters Shed is a wholesome ceramics studio owned by Rodrigo Kimelblat, a Brazilian ceramicist. The classes here are all about unleashing your creative self, with music playing in the background that will incite inspiration during your session. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced courses, all spanning month-long durations or longer. If you're looking to get into ceramics, or just want to adopt a new hobby, this is for you!

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34 Tapleys Hill Rd, Royal Park

Urth Clay Studio

With hands-on classes to help you create at your own pace and skill level, Urth Clay Studio pride themselves on learning through fun, laughter and positivity. Their classes range from one-off classes lasting 2.5 hours, term classes for 8 x weekly sessions perfect for anyone between beginner and intermediate, and private events for anything from birthdays, hens, and for those who just want a fun day with their friends. This is a space to practice mindfulness and enjoyment.

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3A Hubbe Court, Burnside

7/89 Goodwood Road, Goodwood

ES Ceramics

Whether starting from scratch or brushing up your skills, there’s room for all at ES Ceramics. For one-off classes, book into their 3-hour sessions on Saturday afternoons with tea and coffee included or make it a party on Friday or Sunday nights with ‘blottery’ (that’s wine and pottery). They offer 6-week wheel throwing courses at $360pp for those wanting to dive in and perfect the art. The tutors here are full-time potters, so you know they’ll be teaching you the tricks of the trade for that smooth finish and perfectly glazed ceramic.

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67 Light Terrace, Thebarton

Red Bird Studio

In the leafy suburb of Hawthorndene in the Adelaide Hills sits the beautiful and welcoming Red Bird Studio, a quaint pottery studio/shop/gallery/showroom run by full-time potter/your future pottery teacher, Alison. Running regular classes on wheel throwing, hand building and short workshops to create your own delightful clay creations, you also have the option to book in regular sessions to improve your technique.

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6 Deneland Drive, Hawthorndene

JamFactory

Based in Adelaide’s creative West End precinct, JamFactory has been a huge supporter and promoter of innovative and outstanding craft and design that South Australia has to offer. If you aspire to be one of those outstanding creatives, or just want a taste of that artsy life, the 8-week pottery classes range from introduction to intermediate wheel throwing, and introduction to hand building and surface decoration, all at $460 per person will be right up your alley.

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19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Pottering Around

Home to ceramics and pottery wheel classes for all ages, Pottering Around also offers painting on a pre-made ceramic! Join in one of their adults only (16+) ceramic painting sessions and let your creative side flow, decorating in your own personal style with a few friends and BYO beverages for some booze-fuelled creativity! It’s the fun of ceramics without having the stress of a wonky bowl or mishapen mug. Though if you like the pottery challenge – that is available here too.

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43 First Avenue, Semaphore Park

Vitisculpture

Grab your friends for an immersive ‘Sculpt and Sip’ experience where you will make your own pottery pieces, build connections and make memories, all with a wine in hand. From one-off pinch pot sessions making mugs to eight week intensive classes at the pottery wheel, Vitisculpture is home to some of the best pottery classes in Adelaide, and this one in particular is fantastic for groups. The pieces you create are double fired, giving your hard work a long life on display. Perfect for parties, work events, or just a casual weeknight session.

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470 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Polisu

Your one-stop shop for all things artsy and hands on learning, Polisu is a powerhouse of fun. Not just a spot for pottery classes, you can also dabble in painting, tufting (punching yarn through a surface to create a design), drawing and pinch pots. There are pottery classes that have you getting creative at the pottery wheel, or moulding designs from scratch with clay. Starting at only $60 per class, what are you waiting for? Get your hands dirty and see what you’re capable of at Polisu studio.

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7/116-120 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide

Seedleaf Designs

The experience at Seedleaf Designs is intimate and unique. Classes are held in a cosy studio and led by talented creative Christy Pinkney, and the attention will be on you as you enjoy a slow afternoon under gentle guidance. The Clay for Two workshop is only available for two to four guests at a time, as Christy teaches you the pottery wheel and clay making over the space of two hours. A fantastic option for couples to enjoy some time together with no distractions, or with your closest girls for a memorable afternoon, with beautiful pieces to take home as a momento.

St Peters, location available upon booking

Get inspired before one of these pottery classes in Adelaide with a visit to one of these gorgeous galleries or beautiful hikes. We love how creative this city is!