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Turn spare time in Shellharbour into a hands-on pottery break: craft a nose-and-lip glasses holder or personalize a mug in a relaxed 90–120 minute studio session. Perfect for families, travelers, or anyone wanting a tactile souvenir off the usual coastal route.
Turn spare time in Shellharbour into a hands-on pottery break: craft a nose-and-lip glasses holder or personalize a mug in a relaxed 90–120 minute studio session. Perfect for families, travelers, or anyone wanting a tactile souvenir off the usual coastal route.
Book with Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd
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Operated by Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd · Shellharbour, New South Wales
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
Light: requires ability to sit and use hands for shaping and painting for the session length
Sessions run about 1.5–2 hours; plan to arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.
Participants must be at least eight years old; children should be supervised by an accompanying adult.
The front door is wheelchair friendly, but the restroom is small; contact the studio ahead of time to discuss specific needs.
You can paint with underglazes during the session; check with the studio about glazing, firing schedules and whether pieces are ready for same-day pickup or returned later.
Bring clothes you don’t mind getting clay on, a reusable water bottle and any personal items; the studio provides tools, clay and underglazes.
Book through the referral link provided in the listing; cancellation policy details should be confirmed at booking since they can vary by date and session.
Shellharbour sits on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people and later grew as a small colonial fishing village; pottery practice connects modern craft to local coastal rhythms.
Ask the studio how they manage clay recycling and kiln emissions; bring reusable bottles and avoid single-use packaging 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.
Book with Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd