Auckland Pottery Classes, 8 Henry Rose Place, Unit 3A, Albany 0632
Make Your Own: 9-Weeks Pottery Inspiration
Step into my welcoming Albany artist studio and discover the joy of creating with clay. I hope to create a pottery class for the perfect weekday escape, offering an inspiring alternative to larger, more crowded term classes.
Imagine a personalised experience, keeping classes small with only 6 spots available. This ensures you receive dedicated, one-on-one guidance, whether you're a complete beginner eager to learn the basics of pottery or an intermediate student wanting to refine your skills in the North Shores’ most intimate ceramics setting.
Course Details
This all-inclusive course is designed to take you from initial idea to finished, glazed piece.
What: 9-Week Mixed Pottery Course (Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing)
Dates: Tuesday, Morning 3 Feb- 31 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Unit A2 - 8 Henry Rose Place, Albany
Investment: $415 NZD for the full 9-week term
Includes: Expert tuition, 8kgs of assorted clays, clay tools, and assistance to complete glazing and the full firing of your work.
What You'll Learn: From the Potter's Wheel to Handbuilding
This ceramics course is tailored to your creative goals. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I will personally guide you through choices of:
Wheel Throwing Fundamentals: Learn the mindful practice of centering clay, throwing foundational shapes like cylinders and bowls, and developing your unique style on the potter's wheel. This is a key focus for anyone searching for a wheel throwing class in Albany.
Creative Handbuilding Techniques: Explore the organic freedom of pinch pots, the rhythmic art of coiling, and the architectural possibilities of slab building. Perfect for creating functional pottery or sculptural art.
Surface Decoration & Design: Your ceramic work is a canvas. We'll explore ways for adding personality with slips, underglazes, carving, and textures to make your pieces truly one-of-a-kind.
The Magic of Glazing: Gain a practical understanding of glaze application. Learn how to choose and apply glazes to achieve stunning, food-safe finishes on your creations, and have the use of my own unique glazes. (produced and refined by me!)
Is This Northshore, Albany Pottery Class For You?
This course is perfect for:
Absolute Beginners: If you're looking for a beginner pottery class, you've found the right place. We provide a supportive. environment to start your clay journey.
Intermediate Students: If you have some experience, this is your chance to advance your skills, receive personalised feedback, and develop a unique project in a creative studio.
Anyone Seeking a Creative Outlet: This is more than just an art class; it's a weekly retreat to de-stress, connect with your hands, and join a small community of fellow creators.
Course Structure
Our term runs for 9 consecutive weeks. The first 8 Tuesdays are dedicated to hands-on making, learning, and creating. The final session is a wonderful celebration where we'll admire and learn about our collective work gaining insight and understanding about firing and glazing. You can collect your beautifully finished and fired pieces to take home.
Reserve Your Spot – Only 8 Available!
Our intimate class sizes mean spots fill up quickly. Don't miss your chance to join this unique creative experience in the heart of Albany.
Term 1: Tuesdays Morning 3 Feb- 24 March 2026: 9 Weeks of Make Your Own $415.00
Class Enrolment & Fees
Full tuition fees are payable at the time of registration.
Tuition fees are non-transferable, unless prior arrangement has been made with the studio.
Unless otherwise stated, clay, tools, and firing fees are included in the course fee.
Refund Policy
A full refund minus a $25 administration fee will be issued if cancellation is received at least 3 weeks prior to the class start date.
A 50% refund will be issued if cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to the class start date.
No refunds are available for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the class start date.
All refunds are subject to the 2.9% Stripe processing fee.
Non-Attendance
If you are unable to attend a class due to illness or personal reasons, we are unable to offer refunds or make-up classes.
Where possible, we will do our best to help you catch up on missed content.
Class Changes & Cancellations
Mead Ceramics reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrolment. In this case, a full refund will be provided.
Unforeseen Events
If a class is interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, sessions will be rescheduled if possible as soon as practicable.
Refunds are not available in these situations; however, we will do our best to accommodate all students.
If you are unwell, please do not attend class. We will endeavour to support you in catching up where possible.
Health & Safety – Ceramic Dust
Ceramic dust poses a risk to lung health. To minimise exposure:
All sanding must be done outside — no indoor sanding is permitted.
Wet cleaning only is used throughout the studio.
Please avoid creating dust at all times.
Clay scraps should be collected before they dry, particularly after trimming sessions.
Glazing
Only Mead Ceramics studio glazes may be used unless otherwise arranged.
Cleaning Up
Before leaving, please wipe down the following using a wet sponge:
Your work table
Any batts or boards used
The wedging table
All Mead Ceramics studio tools
Thank you for helping keep the studio clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
Make Your Own: 9-Weeks Pottery Inspiration
Step into my welcoming Albany artist studio and discover the joy of creating with clay. I hope to create a pottery class for the perfect weekday escape, offering an inspiring alternative to larger, more crowded term classes.
Imagine a personalised experience, keeping classes small with only 6 spots available. This ensures you receive dedicated, one-on-one guidance, whether you're a complete beginner eager to learn the basics of pottery or an intermediate student wanting to refine your skills in the North Shores’ most intimate ceramics setting.
Course Details
This all-inclusive course is designed to take you from initial idea to finished, glazed piece.
What: 9-Week Mixed Pottery Course (Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing)
Dates: Tuesday, Morning 3 Feb- 31 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Unit A2 - 8 Henry Rose Place, Albany
Investment: $415 NZD for the full 9-week term
Includes: Expert tuition, 8kgs of assorted clays, clay tools, and assistance to complete glazing and the full firing of your work.
What You'll Learn: From the Potter's Wheel to Handbuilding
This ceramics course is tailored to your creative goals. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I will personally guide you through choices of:
Wheel Throwing Fundamentals: Learn the mindful practice of centering clay, throwing foundational shapes like cylinders and bowls, and developing your unique style on the potter's wheel. This is a key focus for anyone searching for a wheel throwing class in Albany.
Creative Handbuilding Techniques: Explore the organic freedom of pinch pots, the rhythmic art of coiling, and the architectural possibilities of slab building. Perfect for creating functional pottery or sculptural art.
Surface Decoration & Design: Your ceramic work is a canvas. We'll explore ways for adding personality with slips, underglazes, carving, and textures to make your pieces truly one-of-a-kind.
The Magic of Glazing: Gain a practical understanding of glaze application. Learn how to choose and apply glazes to achieve stunning, food-safe finishes on your creations, and have the use of my own unique glazes. (produced and refined by me!)
Is This Northshore, Albany Pottery Class For You?
This course is perfect for:
Absolute Beginners: If you're looking for a beginner pottery class, you've found the right place. We provide a supportive. environment to start your clay journey.
Intermediate Students: If you have some experience, this is your chance to advance your skills, receive personalised feedback, and develop a unique project in a creative studio.
Anyone Seeking a Creative Outlet: This is more than just an art class; it's a weekly retreat to de-stress, connect with your hands, and join a small community of fellow creators.
Course Structure
Our term runs for 9 consecutive weeks. The first 8 Tuesdays are dedicated to hands-on making, learning, and creating. The final session is a wonderful celebration where we'll admire and learn about our collective work gaining insight and understanding about firing and glazing. You can collect your beautifully finished and fired pieces to take home.
Reserve Your Spot – Only 8 Available!
Our intimate class sizes mean spots fill up quickly. Don't miss your chance to join this unique creative experience in the heart of Albany.
Term 1: Tuesdays Morning 3 Feb- 24 March 2026: 9 Weeks of Make Your Own $415.00
Class Enrolment & Fees
Full tuition fees are payable at the time of registration.
Tuition fees are non-transferable, unless prior arrangement has been made with the studio.
Unless otherwise stated, clay, tools, and firing fees are included in the course fee.
Refund Policy
A full refund minus a $25 administration fee will be issued if cancellation is received at least 3 weeks prior to the class start date.
A 50% refund will be issued if cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to the class start date.
No refunds are available for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the class start date.
All refunds are subject to the 2.9% Stripe processing fee.
Non-Attendance
If you are unable to attend a class due to illness or personal reasons, we are unable to offer refunds or make-up classes.
Where possible, we will do our best to help you catch up on missed content.
Class Changes & Cancellations
Mead Ceramics reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrolment. In this case, a full refund will be provided.
Unforeseen Events
If a class is interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, sessions will be rescheduled if possible as soon as practicable.
Refunds are not available in these situations; however, we will do our best to accommodate all students.
If you are unwell, please do not attend class. We will endeavour to support you in catching up where possible.
Health & Safety – Ceramic Dust
Ceramic dust poses a risk to lung health. To minimise exposure:
All sanding must be done outside — no indoor sanding is permitted.
Wet cleaning only is used throughout the studio.
Please avoid creating dust at all times.
Clay scraps should be collected before they dry, particularly after trimming sessions.
Glazing
Only Mead Ceramics studio glazes may be used unless otherwise arranged.
Cleaning Up
Before leaving, please wipe down the following using a wet sponge:
Your work table
Any batts or boards used
The wedging table
All Mead Ceramics studio tools
Thank you for helping keep the studio clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
Auckland Pottery Classes, 8 Henry Rose Place, Unit 3A, Albany 0632
