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Discover the joy of hands-on pottery in a relaxed studio setting. Create your own ceramic piece, enjoy great company, and take home a personalized masterpiece.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Discover the joy of hands-on pottery in a relaxed studio setting. Create your own ceramic piece, enjoy great company, and take home a personalized masterpiece.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, just comfortable clothing.
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History
Black Duck Studio has been part of Melbourne’s thriving arts scene since its establishment in 2010, focusing on community engagement and sustainable practices.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes eco-friendly firing processes and uses locally sourced materials to reduce environmental impact.
Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd
Discover the joy of hands-on pottery in a relaxed studio setting. Create your own ceramic piece, enjoy great company, and take home a personalized masterpiece.
Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd operates a hands-on ceramics studio offering classes, workshops and a local firing service. The studio runs after-school and homeschool clay clubs, term-based kids programs, multi-week handbuilding courses, one-off open hand-building sessions, and school holiday workshops. Many classes accept deposits to secure places, including Term 1, 2026 bookings with limited availability; if a preferred day is full the studio offers alternatives or refunds deposits.
Programs include dedicated kids courses for ages eight to teens with materials provided, 10-week after-school terms, and casual homeschool sessions. Adult learners can join an 8-week handbuilding and glazing course with expert guidance, or participate in open workshops designed for experienced potters wanting 90 minutes of clay work plus a painting session. The studio also runs themed workshops such as make-a-mug, make-a-dish, make-a-platter, and seasonal Christmas activities.
Black Duck Studio accommodates NDIS clients with two-hour workshops offering hand-building or glazing and complimentary beverages. A firing service supports local artists and crafters from drop-off through firing with pick-up updates. Event inquiries include private parties, donut tower involvement, and bespoke bookings for celebrations.
Bookings, deposits, and workshop details are published for each offering, and all class descriptions list included materials, session lengths, and post-firing pickup times where applicable. Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd presents practical, activity-based ceramics experiences aimed at learning, creativity, and accessible studio access for students, hobbyists, and community participants. Finished pieces are typically fired and available for pickup within two weeks when specified in the class description. Bookings are required online.
Classes Offered
25
Diverse classes and workshops
Term Booking
Term 1, 2026
Limited availability—deposit holds spot
Age Range
Kids to Adults
Kids from 8 years through adult workshops
Firing Service
Available
Local drop-off kiln firing with updates
Secure Term 1, 2026 bookings, explore open sessions, or enquire about private events and the local firing service.
Book in advance
Secure your spot early as sessions fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Arrive early
Get settled before the class starts to maximize your creative time.
Bring an open mind
Enjoy experimenting with different glazing techniques or hand-building methods.
Use studio-provided aprons
Keep your clothes clean while working with wet clay and glazes.
Apron
Protect your clothes during the creative process.
Comfortable clothing
Wear something you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Closed-toe shoes
Safety first—wear shoes that cover your toes while working with ceramics.
Notebook
Jot down ideas or techniques for future projects.