Do I need prior experience in pottery or painting?

No experience is needed; the workshop is designed for all skill levels including beginners and kids.

Are materials provided?

Yes, all clay, tools, and paints are included in the workshop price.

Can I take my creations home the same day?

Yes, air-dry clay and acrylic paints are used so your pieces can be taken home immediately.

Is there an age limit for participants?

The workshop is suitable for ages 6 and up, with activities adapted for different skill levels.

Are refreshments available during the session?

There is a self-serve tea and coffee station with complimentary beverages for all attendees.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The front entrance is wheelchair friendly, but bathroom facilities may not accommodate wheelchairs.

Family Clay Workshops at Black Duck Studio NSW | Workshop | Winter Activities

Located in Towradgi, New South Wales, Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd offers a creative retreat that stands apart from traditional outdoor adventures. While the region is known for its rugged coastline and natural beauty, this intimate studio invites families to engage in hands-on artistry with its School Holidays - Christmas Decorations workshop. Perfectly timed for the festive season, this 1.5-hour session blends tactile clay work with colorful underglaze painting, ideal for all ages. Participants handbuild mugs, trinket bowls, or playful animal figures using white earthenware clay, then add vibrant patterns that retain their sharp edges post-kiln firing.

Black Duck Studio enhances the experience with a relaxed atmosphere underscored by subtle background music and a self-serve tea and coffee station, making it as much a social occasion as an artistic one. Unlike larger workshops, this family-focused event is thoughtfully designed to keep younger creators engaged without overwhelming their attention spans. The use of air-dry clay and acrylics means completed pieces can be taken home immediately, adding to the joy of instant creation.

Set in the seaside town of Towradgi, the studio balances a hands-on artistic experience with the nearby outdoor charm of New South Wales’ coastal landscapes. Parents and kids alike can enjoy a unique break from typical nature excursions, fostering creativity in a way that complements the region’s vibrant community of makers. With inclusive sessions discounted for family groups, Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd positions itself as a distinctive destination for families seeking meaningful indoor engagement during the school holidays, enriching the local adventure scene with cultural craft.

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.