How do I register interest?

Use the provided referral link to sign up—there’s no deposit or financial commitment, you’re simply indicating preferred days and times.

What ages are allowed?

Memberships accept children from five years and up; adult memberships are for participants aged 18+.

Are materials and tools included?

Membership descriptions include use of tools, materials, aprons and scheduled firings as listed for each plan.

How long until I get my fired piece?

Bisque and glaze firings are scheduled; turnaround varies but expect at least a week between making and glazed pick-up depending on kiln cycles.

Do I need prior experience?

No—sessions are designed for beginners through intermediate makers, with repeat classes to build skill.

Is there parking at the meeting point?

Local street parking is available near 80b Towradgi Rd; check arrival tips and consider carpooling during peak times.

Shellharbour Membership 2027: Weekly Pottery & Painting Classes at Towradgi Road | Workshop

On the coast of New South Wales, Shellharbour offers more than beaches and surf — the Shellharbour Membership 2027 brings a hands-on ceramics and painting community to the area. Meeting at 80b Towradgi Rd, Towradgi, this initiative targets families, homeschoolers and adults ready to learn clay building, underglaze painting and kiln work across term-based sessions. The membership model bundles regular access to studio tools with scheduled firings, making it simple to move from mud to finished glaze in a matter of weeks.

Classes range from five small-format kids clay sessions through adult multi-week hand-building and glazing programs. Kids memberships include underglaze painting, bisque and glaze firings and a clear gloss seal; adult memberships expand clay time and include carry-on sessions and tool access. Extras reward families with discounts on paint-a-piece offerings and private parties, and no deposit is required to register interest for the planned 2027 studio launch.

The meeting point at 80b Towradgi Rd sits within the Shellharbour suburb network just south of Wollongong; its coastal setting means occasional sea breezes and easy weekend combos: finish a pottery shift then step out for a stroll at nearby beaches. Key features of the experience are tactile clay work, underglaze color mixing, and the studio kilns that transform fragile bisque into durable glazed objects. The chemistry of glazes and the heat of the firing are the technical heart of the course, while the local coastal sandstone and melodic seabird calls provide an ambient backdrop during open sessions.

Because this project is community-driven and preparing to establish a permanent studio in 2027, signing up now helps shape class times and capacity. The Membership is notable in this region because it pairs structured learning and repeat attendance with family-friendly extras; it fills a gap between casual one-off workshops and full-time art schools by offering repeated, affordable practice and access to firing facilities—often scarce in suburban coastal towns.

Practical notes: minimum age starts at five years, standard sessions last roughly two hours, and materials and tool use are included in the membership descriptions. Meeting point and contact details are provided during registration; owner and operator information was not supplied in the listing. If you want a reliable weekly creative outlet near the ocean, this is a chance to lock in a place in a growing local arts hub while the new studio takes shape. Members receive practical benefits: priority kiln scheduling, discounted extras like paint-a-piece sessions, and multiple glazing passes that help students iterate on technique. For parents, the structure of weekly classes simplifies routines; for adults, the membership offers concentrated practice time. Registering interest does not commit you financially; it registers a vote for preferred days and helps organizers decide which classes run.

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.