What ages can attend?

The workshop is designed for ages 6 to 100; children under 16 may need adult supervision.

How long is the session?

Each Spring Session runs approximately 1.5 hours.

Is the studio wheelchair accessible?

The front door is wheelchair friendly but the studio bathroom is too small to accommodate; contact the studio for accommodations.

Do I need prior pottery experience?

No experience is required—templates, stamps and step-by-step guidance make this friendly for first-timers.

Are materials provided?

Clay, templates, stamps and underglaze paints are provided as part of the workshop; confirm details at booking if needed.

How do I receive fired pieces?

Finished pieces require firing; the studio will advise pickup times or shipping options—ask at check-in for specifics.

Spring Sessions: Crafting Flower Frogs and Clay Mugs at Towradgi Studio

On the quiet coast of Towradgi, New South Wales, Spring Sessions: Flower Frog at the WOLLONGONG (Towradgi Studio) offers a low-pressure, hands-on pottery workshop for families and makers. In a compact 1.5-hour session you’ll hand-press simple clay templates into mugs, small animal figures or the eponymous 'flower frog'—a perforated clay disk designed to hold cut stems over a standard jar—and then decorate with stamps and vibrant underglaze paints. The experience is straightforward and designed for ages 6 to 100, with templates and guided steps that lower the barrier for first-timers while still letting more confident creators personalize shapes and surface patterns. Key features of the workshop are the flower frog form, stamp-and-trace decoration, and finishing with underglaze colors that remain vivid after firing. Accessibility is practical: the front door is wheelchair friendly, though the studio bathroom is small, so plan accordingly. What makes this offering a compelling part of the Wollongong recreation scene is its indoor, creative contrast to the dramatic coast outside. After a morning walking the Towradgi rock pool, the escarpment views or Sea Cliff Bridge, this compact studio session is a tactile, restorative complement—an activity that lets you take home a handmade object rather than just photos. The clay itself is local pantry material for makers here: soft, quick to shape, and forgiving for kids. Stamps, simple cutters and pre-cut flower holes mean you leave with a finished decorative piece ready for firing. Practical details: the session runs about 1.5 hours; the advertised age range begins at six. Bring a smock or wear clothes you don’t mind splashing with underglaze. There’s no heavy wheelwork or advanced skills required—this is press-mold and hand-build focused. The studio emphasizes slow, deliberate making and sets a social, family-friendly tone that suits mixed-age groups, birthday outings, or a rainy-day plan when coastal weather turns. Spring Sessions fits the itinerary of anyone combining outdoor coastal time with local craft: collect a few native stems on a walk, learn a simple technique, and mount them on your finished flower frog. It’s a tactile souvenir, a quiet creative hour, and a small-business experience that amplifies local culture—an accessible way to make something personal in the shadow of Wollongong’s cliffs. Bookings are managed through the studio’s online listing; use the referral link in this listing to check dates and reserve a spot. Sessions are compact and often run as individual drop-in times or small group bookings, so early reservations secure the time that works after a morning surf or walk. If you have mobility needs, contact the studio ahead of time—staff can prepare a ground-level workspace. Plan to pick up finished, fired pieces later or arrange shipping if you can’t return; ask at check-in for timing.

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.