Practice wheel throwing in a fun and relaxing space!
Already comfortable on the wheel? Take four weekly 2.5-hour sessions at Deep Blue Ceramics in Weston to sharpen your centering, refine pressure, and work toward production goals. Small classes and Amy’s hands-on coaching make steady progress feel inevitable.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours per session (four weekly sessions)
Fitness Level
Low physical demand; basic hand and wrist strength helps, and classes favor fine motor skill over endurance.
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History
Ceramics are a growing part of Canberra’s maker culture, with community studios like Deep Blue Ceramics supporting hobbyists and emerging artisans.
Conservation
The studio encourages clay recycling, mindful water use, and careful kiln runs to reduce waste and energy; bring only what you need and reuse trimmings where possible.
Practice wheel throwing in a fun and relaxing space!
Arrive early to prep
Get your wheel set-up and clay wedged before class starts to maximize throwing time.
Wear an apron and old clothes
Clay splatters are part of the process—an apron and washable layers keep you comfortable.
Take notes and measure
Record wheel speed, clay weight, and rim diameter for consistent results between sessions.
Plan to attend all sessions
Regular attendance across the four-week block gives the repetition needed to build muscle memory and consistency.
Apron
Protects clothing and pockets from clay splatter during throwing.
Old towel or tea towel
Useful for wiping hands, drying pieces, and keeping the wheel clean.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet in a studio environment with heavy buckets and tools.
Notebook and pen
Record weights, measurements, and wheel speed settings for consistent results.