Clay and Calm: Eight Weeks of Handbuilding at Towradgi’s Black Duck Studio

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Clay and Calm: Eight Weeks of Handbuilding at Towradgi’s Black Duck Studio

An eight-week, studio-based handbuilding and glazing course in Towradgi where Black Duck Studio supplies tools and expert guidance so you can learn to make bowls, mugs, planters and more.

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Clay and Calm: Eight Weeks of Handbuilding at Towradgi’s Black Duck Studio.

Duration
8 weeks of 2hr classes
Location
Towradgi
Operator
Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in Towradgi, New South Wales, this eight-week handbuilding course at Black Duck Studio walks you through hand-building and glazing techniques in a relaxed studio atmosphere; tools and materials are provided, tea and coffee are offered, and participants are welcome to bring wine as they develop confidence making bowls, mugs, jewellery and planters.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE METHOD

Eight weeks of hands-on hand-building and glazing

Across an eight-week program you’ll focus on hand-building techniques and glazing, progressing from basic forms to finished pieces with sustained, guided practice.

THE GUIDANCE

Experienced teachers guiding every step

Experienced instructors lead the sessions, offering expert feedback as you explore shapes, join seams and apply glazes to your projects.

THE STUDIO

Studio supplies and a relaxed creative environment

The studio supplies tools and materials so you can begin creating from week one, and classes maintain a relaxed social rhythm with tea and coffee available (participants may bring wine).

What the day feels like

What the eight-week course feels like

Classes run as short, focused sessions over eight weeks, each offering time to hand-build, experiment with surface and glaze, and receive instructor guidance; the emphasis is on building confidence with hand-building rather than wheel work and completing functional and decorative pieces.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who may want something else.

1
Beginners & hobbyistsDesigned to build confidence, the course is well suited to those new to hand-building who want steady, guided practice over eight weeks.
2
Intermediate makersMakers looking to deepen hand-building and glazing skills will benefit from instructor feedback and the studio’s supplied materials.
3
Social creativesWith a relaxed atmosphere, tea and coffee provided and the option to bring wine, the course suits people seeking a social, studio-based creative routine.
4
Not for wheel-only seekersThis program focuses on hand-building rather than wheel work, so those wanting a wheel-throwing intensive should consider alternative offerings.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The course runs over eight weeks as a sequence of two-hour classes.

What’s Provided

The studio provides tools and materials so participants can begin creating from the first week.

On-the-day comforts

Classes include tea and coffee; participants are welcome to bring wine.

Studio Focus

The program emphasizes hand-building and glazing techniques rather than wheel work.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the course?

The course is eight weeks long, delivered as two-hour classes.

Do I need to bring tools or materials?

No — the studio provides tools and materials so you can start creating from week one.

Is wheel throwing taught?

No — the course focuses on hand-building rather than wheel work.

Can I bring a drink to class?

Yes — classes offer tea and coffee, and you are welcome to bring wine.

What types of pieces will I make?

You can create bowls, mugs, jewellery, planters or pursue your own project ideas with instructor guidance.