Turn sticky fingers into keepsakes at a short, family-friendly pottery class on Wentworth St in Shellharbour. Learn the bubble-glaze technique, enjoy hot drinks, and take home a fired mug or animal after the studio kiln does the rest.
Turn sticky fingers into keepsakes at a short, family-friendly pottery class on Wentworth St in Shellharbour. Learn the bubble-glaze technique, enjoy hot drinks, and take home a fired mug or animal after the studio kiln does the rest.
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Operated by Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd · Shellharbour, New South Wales
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; participants should be able to sit and use breath control for the straw technique.
Yes—minimum age is five; younger children may need adult assistance with the straw technique.
No—the glazed piece needs to be fired in the kiln; allow several days to a week for firing and collection or inquire about postage.
No previous experience is required; the bubble-glaze method is easy to learn and designed for beginners.
The front door is wheelchair friendly, but the restroom cannot accommodate a wheelchair—contact the studio ahead if you require special arrangements.
Yes—this format works well for birthday parties and small groups; book in advance to secure a private slot.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting splattered, tie back long hair, and avoid loose jewelry during glazing.
Shellharbour is on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people and has long been a coastal meeting place.
Choose reusable drinkware at the studio, and ask about how scrap clay and glaze leftovers are recycled to reduce waste.
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.
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