What ages can attend?

This class is for teens aged 13–17.

How long is the session?

The workshop runs approximately 1.5 hours.

Are materials included?

Yes — white midfire clay, hand tools and underglazes are provided.

When can I pick up the finished pieces?

Pieces typically take 4 to 6 weeks to be fired and returned to Shellharbour for pickup; you'll be notified by email with pickup options.

Can parents wait in the studio?

Drop-off is common, but parents are welcome to wait nearby in Shellharbour Village cafes.

Is prior experience required?

No — the class teaches slab methods and underglaze painting suitable for beginners.

Teen Clay Workshop at The Imaginarium - Shellharbour Handbuilding & Underglaze Painting | Workshop

The Imaginarium in Shellharbour Village hosts a focused, social pottery session for teenagers. School Holidays - TEENS Class is a 90-minute hand-building workshop that teaches the slab method and underglaze painting. Located at The Imaginarium - Corner Addison & Wentworth Streets Shellharbour Village, this short class gives 13–17-year-olds space to make a functional object and express a clear visual idea.

In practical terms students shape white midfire clay by slab construction, cut custom silhouettes, add textures or sculpt small figures, then paint with easy, permanent underglazes before firing. Unlike slips that shift in the kiln, underglazes hold hard edges, so the color choices teens make in the studio translate directly to the finished piece. The teacher provides tools, clay and underglazes; background music and a relaxed studio vibe keep the session upbeat while still focused on craft.

What makes this offering stand out for Shellharbour visitors is its combination of short format and creative independence. Many community pottery classes are multi-week commitments; this single-session workshop is designed for holiday breaks and visiting families who need a contained, supervised project. The Imaginarium's location in a compact village center on the South Coast of New South Wales means pick-up, cafes and a short stroll to the foreshore are easy after class.

Practical notes: the session runs about 1.5 hours, accepts teenagers aged 13–17, and includes all materials. Finished pieces require kiln firing; pieces will take 4 to 6 weeks to be fired and brought back to Shellharbour for pickup - bookings will be notified by email with pickup options. That delay means students should plan to return or arrange collection, but it also means their handcrafted tray or bowl is durable midfire ceramic rather than fragile air-dried work.

This workshop is ideal for a teen who likes tactile making, clear visual results and a social setting with peers. It introduces basic hand-building and decorative painting without pressure to master wheel throwing. Parents can drop off and return to nearby cafes or Shellharbour Village shops. For visitors planning around weather or travel, the short duration and central meeting point make this workshop simple to add to a day of coastal exploring.

If you want a concise, practical creative experience for a teen during school holidays, this class delivers a finished ceramic object, new hands-on skills and a memory that arrives in the mailable form of a fired piece a few weeks later. Bookings are simple via the provider's FareHarbor page, and the studio welcomes both local teens and visitors; check age rules, bring a packed snack if needed, and confirm pickup details in your booking email so your finished ceramics can be collected without delay. Spaces are limited during holidays - book early. Reserve today.

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.