Friday Night Clay & Cuppas: Low‑stakes pottery beneath Towradgi skies

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Friday Night Clay & Cuppas: Low‑stakes pottery beneath Towradgi skies

A relaxed, beginner‑friendly 1–1.5 hour workshop where you roll clay with plastic templates, then smooth, paint and personalise your own dish while enjoying a cuppa.

Friday Night Clay & Cuppas: Low‑stakes pottery beneath Towradgi skies.

Duration
1–1.5 hours
Location
Towradgi
Operator
Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Clay & Cuppas is a new Friday‑night workshop at Black Duck Studio in Towradgi that pairs simple, guided hand‑building with an intentionally relaxed atmosphere—participants roll out clay with plastic templates, then smooth, paint and personalise their pieces while enjoying a cup of tea.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TECHNIQUE

Accessible hand‑building with templates

The session uses easy plastic templates so no advanced hand‑building skills are required; instructors demonstrate rolling and placement so first‑timers can produce a neat dish without specialist experience.

THE PROCESS

Roll, smooth, paint and personalise

After the demonstration you roll out clay, place it in the template, then smooth and decorate your piece—time in the session is set aside specifically to paint and personalise with underglazes and sample shapes are shown on the day.

THE MOOD

Relaxed Friday‑night ritual

Framed as low‑stress evening fun, the workshop combines creative time with a relaxing cuppa and flexible options so you can change your chosen dish if you wish.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

The session unfolds as a short, guided craft evening: instructors demonstrate the simple rolling and placing technique, you work with supplied clay, rolling pin and templates to form a dish, then settle in to smooth, paint and decorate while enjoying tea—an easy, social introduction to hand‑building that prioritises creativity over technical mastery.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits—and who might skip it.

1
Beginners & first‑timersIdeal—the format uses plastic templates and instructor demonstrations, so no prior pottery experience is needed.
2
Friends & couples looking for a relaxed eveningA low‑stress Friday night activity built around social making and a cuppa, good for small groups wanting a creative, easygoing shared activity.
3
Creative hobbyistsA short, guided session that lets you experiment with form and underglaze decoration without committing to advanced techniques.
4
Those seeking an intensive ceramics courseNot ideal—this is a single 1–1.5 hour, introductory workshop focused on simple template‑based dishes rather than in‑depth skill development.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

Sessions run approximately 1–1.5 hours.

Meeting point

Meet at Black Duck Studio, 80b Towradgi Rd, Towradgi.

Materials & what to expect

Clay, a rolling pin and plastic templates are provided; instructors demonstrate each step and materials for painting/underglazes are available so you can personalise your piece.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Clay & Cuppas session?

The workshop lasts about 1–1.5 hours.

Where do we meet for the session?

Meet at Black Duck Studio, 80b Towradgi Rd, Towradgi.

Do I need prior pottery experience?

No—these are relaxed, beginner‑friendly sessions that use plastic templates and instructor demonstrations so no advanced hand‑building skills are required.

Are materials provided or do I need to bring anything?

Materials are provided: clay, a rolling pin and a template are given and instructors guide you through rolling, smoothing and painting.

Can I change the shape or design during the session?

Yes—options and sample shapes are shown on the day, making the workshop flexible if you want to change your chosen dish.