Hands in Clay Workshops

Each piece made in our workshop is crafted with care, guided by thoughtful teaching and an eye for beautiful, finished results

Dive into clay this August and September at the inspiring Tootsie Gallery in Yass.
Join us for a six-part Saturday series celebrating texture, pattern, and creative play. Explore surface design through stamping, carving, and layering — attend one session or the full series and grow your skills along the way.
Come get your hands dirty, meet fellow makers, and bring your ideas to life — one textured piece at a time.

  • Unique pendant workshop

    Clay & Colour: 3 Unique Pendants

    Saturday 9th August 2-4pm

    Create three unique pendants in this hands-on clay workshop.

    Helen will guide you through shaping, engraving, and decorating your pieces with tools, stamps, and vibrant underglazes. Once fired and glazed, your pendants will be strung and ready to wear — uniquely handmade by you.

  • Slip and swirl bowls

    Slip & Swirl: Decorative Bowls

    Saturday 16th August from 2-4pm

    Create three unique bowls in this hands-on clay workshop.

    You will be guided through the shaping of three small bowls and decorating with slip trailing techniques, exploring texture and pattern in stoneware clay. After glazing and firing, your bowls will be ready to use — beautifully crafted by you.

  • trivett and tile workshop

    Clay Canvas: Tile & Trivet Design

    Saturday 23rd August from 2-4pm

    Design and decorate your own clay tile or trivet in this hands-on workshop.

    Explore texture, pattern, and colour using tools, stamps, and vibrant underglazes. It’s a relaxed, creative session perfect for learning new skills and making something truly unique and useful.

  • Clay vessel workshop

    Clay Vessels: Form & Pattern

    Saturday 6th September from 2-4pm

    Create a decorative bowl using the coil-building technique in this hands-on workshop.
    You’ll shape your piece by hand and explore texture and decoration with stamps and tools. After glazing and firing, your bowl will be both beautiful and functional.

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  • Patterned platter workshop

    Patterned Platters: Surface Design

    Saturday 13th September from 2-4pm

    Create a decorative stoneware platter in this hands-on workshop.

    You’ll form your platter by hand, then explore surface decoration using underglazes, stamps, and glaze transfers to build rich, layered designs.
    Perfect for beginners or experienced makers, this relaxed session is all about creative expression in clay. After glazing and firing, your piece will be finished with a glossy, durable glaze.

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  • Curves in clay workshop

    Curves in Clay: Shape Your Own Vase

    Saturday 27th September from 2-4pm

    Create your own sculptural coil vase in this hands-on workshop.


    Learn how to build, shape, and add texture to your piece using stoneware clay, tools, and stamps. Whether you're new to clay or returning to it, it's a fun, creative way to get your hands dirty and make something beautiful.
    Your vase will be bisque fired, glazed, and finished with a glossy, durable surface.

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