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 what happens when you get hands-on in a pottery class. Hand-made ceramics have that rustic, almost Scandinavian charm, giving your home décor a stylish and earthy feel.

That feeling is even better when you can 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 is, admittedly, 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.

SGC Art Studio

Grab your friends and head to SGC Art Studio, where you will create pottery pieces, learn painting and craft techniques, build connections and make memories, all with support from a passionate team, and maybe even with a glass of wine in hand. From one-off pinch pot sessions making boob plant holders to eight-week intensive courses at the pottery wheel, this welcoming space is home to some of the best pottery classes in Adelaide. Perfect for parties, work events, hens’ days, a solo date night or just a casual weekend session, SGC is all about the joy of creating.

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115-117 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

Goldie Pottery Studio

Drive an hour out of Adelaide and let your inner artist run wild with 2024’s Best Barossa Experience. Goldie & the Earth Pottery Studio embodies a ‘Dirty Hands, Clear Mind’ ethos, encouraging class participants to leave their worries at the door and dive into a calm and judgement-free space, where your only focus is the clay in front of you.  

To make this creative course extra special, sign up for Clay & Cows, held off-site at the picturesque Ellenesse Acres. Here, your two-hour clay workshop includes a special meet and greet with three gorgeous Highland cows – Emma, Pippa and Nessi! 

457 Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga

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 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 prides itself on learning through fun, laughter and positivity. Their classes range from one-off classes lasting 2.5 hours, term classes for 8 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 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

JamFactory

Based in Adelaide’s creative West End precinct, JamFactory has long 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.

For hand-built ceramics, the introduction to hand-building and surface decoration will be right up your alley. Whichever course you choose, you’ll end up with 8-9 finished pieces to show off at home!

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19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Pottering Around

Hosting 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 date nights or group sessions and let your creative side flow, decorating in your style over cheeseboards and BYO beverages for some booze-fuelled creativity! It’s the fun of ceramics without having the stress of a wonky bowl or misshapen mug.

If you’re up for the pottery challenge – that is available here too, along with creative classes and parties for the little ones.

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43 First Avenue, Semaphore Park

Polisu

Your one-stop shop for all things artsy and hands-on learning, Polisu is a powerhouse of creative 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 messy at the pottery wheel, or moulding designs from scratch with clay. 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

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 delightful clay creations, you also have the option to book regular sessions to improve your technique.

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6 Deneland Drive, Hawthorndene

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, as Christy teaches you the pottery wheel and clay making over 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 memento.

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!