New Hands in Clay Workshop
Build and Bloom
Each piece made in our pottery workshop is crafted with care, guided by thoughtful teaching and an eye for beautiful, finished results
November 9th at The Malbon in Bungendore, near Canberra
3.00-5.00pm
Join us for a two-hour clay workshop creating your own vase through the art of coil pottery.
You’ll learn how to build, shape, and add texture to your piece using stoneware clay, tools, and stamps. Whether you’re a beginner with clay or returning to it, this is a fun and creative way to get your hands dirty and make something beautiful in a ceramic arts workshop.
Your vase will then be bisque-fired, glazed, and finished with a glossy, durable surface.
More than just a pottery workshop, these vases become touchstones of creativity, connection, and time well spent in community.
It’s time for the kids to dive into clay this summer at the inspiring Tootsie Gallery and Cafe in Yass!
We’ll be hosting two creative workshops in Yass for kids aged 10–16 years old on 13 January and 20 January — each a fun, hands-on 2 hour session including morning tea.
From shaping and decorating to swirling colour and texture into their creations, these classes are all about exploring creativity, building confidence, and having fun with clay.
Ideal for a beginner pottery class or those with more experience with clay.
It’s the perfect way to get your hands muddy, meet new friends, and bring ideas to life — one playful piece at a time.
Kids Clay Workshops — Summer at Tootsie Gallery and Café, Yass
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Swirls in Clay Ages 10-16 years
Tootsie Gallery and Cafe, Tuesday 13th January 10-12pm
Get ready to play with clay and colour!
In this fun, hands-on ceramic arts workshop, kids will create three small bowls using stoneware clay, learning how to shape, decorate, and swirl colourful slip designs to make each one unique.They’ll explore textures and patterns using pottery tools, then their creations will be glazed, fired, and ready to use — beautifully made by their own hands.
It’s a joyful and creative way to get messy, make art, and have fun with clay!
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Winged Creations Ages 10-16 years
Tootsie Gallery and Cafe. Tuesday 20th January 10-12pm
Start with a simple ball of clay and bring your colourful bird to life!
In this fun, hands-on pottery class, kids will build and shape their own clay bird, adding texture, pattern, and personality with stamps and tools.Once the form is complete, they’ll paint it with colourful underglazes, ready to be dried, bisque fired, and finished with a glossy clear glaze for a beautiful, lasting piece.
It’s a joyful way to explore creativity and discover the magic of making with clay.