Can parents join the workshop?

Yes, parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children for a shared creative experience.

What age is this workshop suitable for?

Children aged 7 and above can join; younger children require adult supervision in the class.

Are all tools and materials provided?

Yes, Black Duck Studio supplies everything needed to make and decorate your piece.

Do I need any prior experience?

No prior skills are needed; the class is beginner-friendly with step-by-step instruction.

How are finished pieces handled?

After handbuilding, pieces are fired and glazed by the studio; pickup arrangements will be communicated after the workshop.

Where is Black Duck Studio located?

The studio is at 80b Towradgi Rd, Towradgi NSW 2518, Australia.

Clay Handbuilding Workshop at Black Duck Studio Towradgi

Located in the coastal town of Towradgi, New South Wales, Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd offers an engaging and hands-on clay handbuilding workshop designed specifically for homeschool families and creative beginners. Set in a light-filled studio just minutes from the Pacific coastline, this two-hour class invites participants to dive into the tactile world of ceramics through time-tested techniques like slab, coil, and pinch building.

Towradgi sits along Australia’s vibrant South Coast, a region known for its rugged sandstone cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and stretches of native bushland peppered with eucalyptus and wattles. While the natural surroundings offer plenty of outdoor adventure, Black Duck Studio carves out a unique niche by blending artistic expression with community learning, making it an essential stop for families seeking creative enrichment away from conventional classrooms.

What sets this workshop apart is its welcoming environment where homeschool students and parents collaborate side-by-side, forging connections through shared creation. Each participant is equipped with all necessary tools and fired-up to design their own masterpiece under the guidance of skilled instructors. The studio fosters a low-pressure atmosphere where mistakes become part of the creative process, and every finished piece reflects a personal story.

The local culture in Towradgi embraces both nature and the arts, giving this class a distinctive character compared to typical outdoor workshops. Families can easily combine a class at Black Duck with a stroll along Towradgi Beach or visit nearby serene reserves, creating a balanced day of tactile learning and coastal adventure.

Whether you’re an experienced maker or stepping into a new medium, Black Duck Studio’s Homeschool Casual Class stands out as a practical, inspiring way to engage with clay art, community, and natural beauty on the NSW coast.

About Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd

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.