Welcome to our Hands in Clay Workshops — creative, grounding spaces where adults and young makers can slow down, explore clay, and make something beautiful.
Each workshop is designed to guide you gently through the process, teaching simple techniques that lead to stunning results. Whether you’re new to pottery or rediscovering the joy of making, our classes offer a mindful escape and a place to learn, create, and connect.

2026 Clay Workshops

  • small pottery dishes with slip design for a workshop

    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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  • colourful clay birds made in a workshop

    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.

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  • Hand holding a handcrafted stoneware tea bowl with natural texture.

    Bowls of Presence

    Gumtree Wellness Studio, Saturday 28th February 2-4pm

    The first workshop in our Grounded in Clay series, Bowls of Presence invites you to slow down and create two hand-built tea bowls with intention & care.


    Guided step-by-step, you’ll shape, refine, and finish each bowl using mindful techniques that highlight texture, form, and quiet creativity.

    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.

    A gentle, grounding session perfect for both beginners and returning makers in a beautiful setting.

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