What is the minimum age?

Minimum age is 8 years old; the class is designed for children and families and can include adults.

Do I need to bring clay or tools?

No, all clay, tools and paints are provided on site; bring a smock or wear older clothes if concerned about spills.

Is the studio wheelchair accessible?

The front door is wheelchair friendly but the bathroom is too small to accommodate; contact the operator ahead if you have specific accessibility needs.

How long until finished pieces are dry?

Air-dry clay pieces typically set within the same day but may need extra time; staff will advise when pieces are ready for pickup.

Can parents stay with younger children?

Yes, parents are welcome to attend and assist; the session is family-friendly and paced for children’s attention spans.

How do I book or cancel?

Bookings are recommended through the referral link; cancellation policies are provided at booking—check the FareHarbor listing for current terms.

Scallop Shell Clay Workshop for Kids in Towradgi, Wollongong | Workshop | Events

Towradgi’s tide-carved coastline and the nearby stretch of Wollongong beaches set the scene for a hands-on kids’ art session: School Holidays - Scallop Shell Plate, a 1.5-hour clay workshop at Towradgi Studio. Designed for children 8 and up, the class teaches basic slab-rolling and template tracing as young makers press clay into a plastic plate to form a perfect scallop shape, then add texture with tools and bright color with paints. Inside a compact, wheelchair-accessible studio, instructors guide small groups through clay handling skills: rolling slabs, tracing shell templates, texturing ridges to mirror real mollusk patterns, and finishing with non-toxic air-dry clay paints. The simple ritual—flatten, press, carve, paint—gives kids a chance to focus fine motor skills while interpreting the coastal landscape from memory and imagination. The session’s 1.5-hour rhythm keeps energy high without overwhelming attention spans. What makes this workshop special is its direct inspiration from the immediate seashore. Towradgi is known for its rock platforms, beach pools and shell-collecting tide lines, and the scallop motif connects classroom craft to field observations: the same radiating ridges and symmetrical fan-forms kids might spot on a walk along the sand. For families visiting Wollongong, the workshop doubles as an easy, weatherproof activity after a morning on the rocks or paddling at nearby beaches. Practical notes: the class is geared to ages eight through adults up to 100, runs 1.5 hours, and requires no previous experience. The space’s front door is wheelchair friendly; the bathroom is too small to accommodate. Bring a smock or clothes you don’t mind splashing with paint—materials are provided onsite. Because the studio is small, booking in advance via the referral link is recommended to secure a spot during busy school holiday periods. Finished pieces typically dry at the studio and can be collected later that day or the next depending on drying time and paint setting; staff will advise on safe transport and recommended sealing at home. The class emphasizes basic ceramics vocabulary—slab, score-and-slip, texture tools—and encourages observational drawing, color mixing and patience. It’s a low-mess introduction to hand-building that strengthens coordination, problem solving and confidence, and it makes for a tangible souvenir that connects a child’s day at the beach to something they crafted themselves. Beyond the craft itself, this experience makes a quiet local claim: it turns ordinary shells into personal keepsakes while teaching a simple sequence of making that children can repeat at home. Nearby Towradgi offers tide pools, picnic lawns, and short coastal walks perfect for inspiration before class. For parents looking to combine coastal exploration with hands-on creativity, the Scallop Shell Plate workshop offers a compact, well-paced option that introduces fundamental clay techniques in a focused, playful setting. Owner/operator details are not provided.

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.