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.
No classes are currently scheduled.
The next beginner, open studio, and glazing dates will be announced on Instagram first.
Five ways in. Same studio, same hands.
Beginner pottery class
$100 / $145 combo
Best for: first-timers, nervous starters, gifts, and anyone who wants a clear first go at the wheel.
We slow it down and make the wheel less weird. You throw a few pieces, choose one to keep, and decide whether you want to glaze it yourself later.
- ·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: returning students, people with a goal, or anyone who wants more wheel time.
This is guided practice. You bring the thing you want to work on and I help you get unstuck.
- ·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 regular practice
- ·Same Thursday sessions, save $20
Glazing class
$60 / piece
Best for: people who want to finish a piece and learn what glaze actually does.
Choose a bisque piece, plan the surface, apply glaze, and leave it for the final firing.
- ·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. We use the time for whatever you need most.
- ·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, and aprons are set up on the bench. 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 →
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Follow @bodhiswanQuick answers.
When are classes?+
When dates are open, classes usually run on Sundays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at The Ceramic Studio in Indooroopilly. Right now there are no dates on the calendar.
I've never done pottery. Where do I start?+
Start with the beginner class. It is slower, clearer, and built for people who have never touched clay before.
What's the Thursday class like?+
It is open studio. You bring the thing you want to practise and I help you with it. Cups, bowls, centring, trimming, whatever is in front of you.
How does the glazing class work?+
You pick a bisque piece, plan the surface, apply glaze, and leave it with the studio for the final firing. The colour changes in the kiln, which is half the fun.
What to bring+
Just yourself, in clothes you do not mind getting clay on. Tools and aprons are on the bench.
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 and we can usually move you to another session.
Does my 4-pack expire+
Your four sessions are picked when you book. If something changes, message early and we can work it out.
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. When booking is open, use the person's name and email. Message @bodhiswan if you want to sort out the details first.
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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