Three ways to learn pottery.
Beginner classes on Sundays, open studio on Thursdays, glazing on Saturdays. Small groups at The Ceramic Studio, Indooroopilly — tools and aprons provided.
Five ways in. Same studio, same hands.
Beginner pottery class
$100 / $145 combo
Best for: someone who has never done pottery, or wants to refresh their skills.
Throw three pieces, keep one. Bodhi walks you through every step, from centring to finishing. $145 bundles a glazing Saturday in the next month — pick it at checkout.
- ·Zero experience assumed
- ·Tools + aprons on the bench
- ·Keep one piece (glazed by Bodhi, or by you in a combo)
Single open class
$50
Best for: someone who has done pottery before, or likes jumping in at the deep end.
Unstructured wheel time. Come in with what you want to work on — Bodhi guides and supports whatever you're making.
- ·3 hours, or drop in for the last 2
- ·Bring your own practice
- ·One-on-one help on tap
4-class pack
$180
Four Thursday open studios, booked in at checkout. Lock in a block when you know you want to keep going.
- ·Pick four dates at checkout
- ·Best value for ongoing practice
- ·Same $50 Thursday sessions, –$20
Glazing class
$60 / piece
Best for: someone who wants a fully functional, well-finished piece to make their own.
Pick your bisqueware at booking — Keep Cup, Matcha Bowl, or Mug — then glaze it yourself with Bodhi's guidance.
- ·Up to 3 pieces per session
- ·Pick your bisqueware at checkout
- ·Finishing, glaze-mixing, dipping technique
Private lesson
$100 first hr
Just you at the wheel. Pick a duration, pay upfront, Bodhi confirms the exact time by Instagram DM.
- ·1 hr · $100
- ·2 hrs · $179
- ·3 hrs · $258
Everything you need is on the bench.
Small groups
Up to 8 at the wheel. Plenty of one-on-one help when you need it.
Tools and aprons provided
Wheels, trimming tools, aprons — all set up on the bench. Just wear clothes you can get clay on.
Pay-as-you-use clay + firing
Clay by the kg or by the bag. Firing priced by weight, only on pieces you want to keep.
Beginner-friendly from day one
Zero experience assumed. Returning students keep building skill at the same bench.
From people who actually took the class.
“Walked in never having touched clay. Walked out with a bowl I actually liked — and a real feel for what the wheel was doing.”
“Bodhi breaks it down in a way that makes everything click. Small group, plenty of help, no pressure — learnt heaps in one session.”
“The best part of teaching is the first time someone pulls a wall up clean. You can see it click.”
— Bodhi Swan · @bodhiswan
The same pieces on the wheel end up in the shop. See current work →
Next few dates.
All three weekly sessions interleaved. Book by the week, or grab a 4-pack / private for something more committed.
No sessions currently on the calendar — follow on Instagram for the next release.
Follow @bodhiswanQuick answers.
When are classes?+
Three weekly sessions at The Ceramic Studio, Indooroopilly: Sundays 3pm (beginner, 2hr, $100 or $145 with a glazing class), Thursdays 5:30–8:30pm (open studio, $50 drop-in or $180 for a 4-pack), and Saturdays 3pm (glazing, up to 2hr, $60/piece).
I've never done pottery — where do I start?+
The Sunday 3pm beginner class. Two hours, throw three pieces, keep one. $145 bundles a glazing Saturday in the next month (pick it at checkout) so you can finish the piece yourself, or $100 if you'd rather Bodhi glaze it for you.
What's the Thursday class like?+
Open studio. Come in with whatever you want to work on — a form you're practising, a piece you're finishing, or just more wheel time. Bodhi's there to guide and support what you're doing. Three hours of studio time, drop in for the last two if 5:30pm is tight.
How does the glazing class work?+
Saturdays 3pm, up to two hours — faster if you're quick. Pick from a selection of bisqueware at booking (Keep Cup, Matcha Bowl, or Mug to start, more shapes coming). $60 per piece, up to three pieces per session. Beginner-combo customers pick their glazing Saturday at checkout.
What to bring+
Just yourself, in clothes you don't mind getting clay on. Wheel tools and aprons are all at the bench. Clay and firing are purchased on the day — only pay for what you actually throw and keep.
How much does clay and firing cost+
Clay: $5/kg or $33 for a full bag. Bisque firing: $10/kg. Cone 6 glaze firing: $4 per 100g. You only pay for pieces you take through to firing, so a session where nothing survives costs you the class fee and whatever clay you used.
Cancellation + reschedule policy+
No refunds within 24 hours of the class. Outside that, message @bodhiswan to reschedule — happy to move you to another session at no cost.
Does my 4-pack expire+
Your four sessions are locked in at checkout, so pick dates you can make. Rescheduling outside the 24-hour window is always free — just DM.
Where is the studio+
The Ceramic Studio, Shop 4 & 6, 8 Station Road, Indooroopilly. Free parking behind the studio off Coonan Street. Short walk from Indooroopilly train station.
Can I buy a class as a gift+
Yep. Book as normal and use the giftee's name and email — they'll get the Stripe receipt. DM @bodhiswan if you want a printable gift note.
What about private lessons+
One-on-one time at the wheel. $100 for the first hour, $79 for each extra hour. Pay through the site, exact time confirmed by Instagram DM.
New class dates drop on Instagram first.
Behind-the-scenes throwing, kiln openings, and first access when the next term releases.
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