Tweens & Teens Wheel – 16 & 17 April 2026

$240.00

Give your tweens and teens a creative boost this holiday with our pottery classes for ages 10 and up. Over two days, they’ll learn to throw, trim, and decorate clay on the wheel, creating up to six fired pieces to treasure. No experience needed—just bring a towel, sponge, and plenty of enthusiasm.

Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April 2026, 9am to 1pm each day.

Date:	Thursday 16 April 2026
Time:	9am - 1pm
Teacher(s):	Anna O'Neale
Location:	Workshop one

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Description

Get creative this holiday with pottery classes for tweens and teens!

Looking for a way to keep your tweens and teens engaged and inspired these holidays? Our pottery classes offer the perfect opportunity to get them out of the house and immersed in creativity!

What to Expect:

Holidays are a fantastic time to explore new passions and tackle creative challenges. Under the guidance of our experienced pottery tutors, students will learn how to throw and trim simple forms on the potter’s wheel. They’ll have the chance to create pieces like bowls, pen holders, bud vases, or anything else that sparks their imagination.

Participants can glaze and fire up to six of their favourite creations, which will be ready for collection approximately 5-6 weeks after the class. Whether they’re new to pottery or have some experience, this class is perfect for tweens and teens aged 10 and up who are eager to explore the art of wheel throwing.

Who’s Welcome:

This class is open to young people aged 10+, from absolute beginners to those with some experience on the potter’s wheel.

All tuition, clay, glazing, and the firing of up to 6 creations are included in the course.

Important Details

Experience: No prior experience is necessary. This class is open to school-aged children 10+ years.
Our staff: All our staff are experienced potters and have current WWVP clearances.
What to Wear: Relaxed clothing and sturdy covered shoes are required. Long hair should be tied back, and precious jewellery should be left at home.
What to Bring: Children should bring a cleaning sponge, hand towel, lunch, snacks, and a drink for the day.
What do we need to know: Is there anything we need to know to help your child get the most out of the day? These can be discussed in confidence with the Education Program Manager, at education@canberrapotters.com.au or on 02 6241 1670 prior to the class.
Duration: The class runs from 9 am to 1 pm.
Location: Workshop One
Fees: Includes tuition, clay, resources, glazing, and firing of up to four pieces.
Studio Clean-Up: To maintain a safe and healthy environment, participants are required to clean their workspaces and assist with the general clean-up of the workshop before the end of the class. We ask parents to discuss this requirement with their children prior to attending.

For Parents and Carers Supporting a Child with Additional Needs:

Please arrange this in advance by contacting us at education@canberrapotters.com.au so we can ensure reasonable adjustments are made.
Attendance is subject to Canberra Potters’ discretion, a current Working with Vulnerable People card, health & safety practices, and availability.
For health & safety reasons, children 5 years and under are not permitted in the workshops.

Class Information

Class Information

Hand building incorporates the use of coiling, modelling and slab-building techniques to manipulate clay into more free-form pieces.
Wheelwork involves learning throwing and associated skills on the potter’s wheel. You will be taught how to centre clay and pull up a basic cylinder. This form is the stepping stone to more complex shapes such as bowls, plates, etc., which are covered in the latter part of the course.

Terms and Conditions

Refund Policy – Classes & Short Courses:

Class fees will be refunded, less a 10% admin fee, if cancellation is notified more than 10 business days before the first class date.
If less than 10 business days’ notice is given then a refund, less 10%, will only be given if the place can be taken by another student otherwise the full fee is forfeited.
Please view your booking as a commitment to attend.
Classes cannot be transferred from one term to another or one year to another.
If a class is cancelled due to lack of enrolments, 100% of your class fee will be refunded.
All changes to bookings and refunds incur a 10% administration fee.
Canberra Potters will not issue refunds for missed classes or missed emails. Please ensure you have saved the following Canberra Potters emails to your contact list.
Canberra Potters is a teaching facility and students attend our classes to learn about pottery. Imperfect, broken and cracked items are part of the learning process. We do not provide refunds for work that cracks or breaks while drying, during firing or in general class activities.