Ceramics

Next date: Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 02:00 AM to Saturday, 27 June 2026 | 08:30 PM

Designed to nurture both beginners and seasoned artists, these sessions combine expert demonstrations with personalised guidance, all within a dynamic, social studio setting. 

New to ceramics? No problem! Your facilitator will introduce you to the essential techniques and, once you’re comfortable, you’ll have the freedom to craft your own masterpieces with expert support along the way. Suitable for all skill levels, these workshops provide a welcoming environment for creativity to flourish! 

Adult Introduction to Wheel throwing (pottery wheel)  

If wheel throwing is something you have always wanted to learn here is your chance! 

Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this six-week course. The first week will focus on preparing the clay and centring it on the wheel to provide a strong foundation for throwing a range of forms. In week two you will learn how to pull up the walls of the clay and how to alter your technique to make several simple forms. Week three will be trimming your forms to refine them. Week four will be focusing on completing your pieces glazing if they have been bisque fired. 

Please bring an apron and towel each week. 

Please Note:
Wheel throwing in non-wheel throwing classes is for experienced throwers only. Must have a ticket to enter – no spectators allowed as we have limited space. If you have booked in for the Tuesday hand building class, you will not have access to the pottery wheels.  

Mondays Facilitator: Danielle Green + Natalie Valiente
Tuesdays Facilitator: Tina Wheatley + Dani Green
Wednesday Facilitator: Janeen + Paige Northwood
Thursday Facilitator: Paige Northwood + Natalie Valiente
Saturdays Facilitator: Natalie Valiente   

About the Facilitators

Danielle Green is a Macarthur based ceramicist, known for her unique, colourful hand-built forms. Working from her home studio, Danielle sells works online at local markets, and galleries around Australia. @toodlepipdesigns 

Natalie Valiente is a proud Warrie women from the Wiradjuri Nation living and working on Dharawal land in Campbelltown. Valiente is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice includes ceramics, textiles and public art. She currently manages the Budjari Mudjingaal Elders Ceramics working studio and has been teaching ceramics for over two decades, including at TAFE. 

Paige Northwood is an interdisciplinary artist. Through her sculptural ceramic and painting practice she explores presence and connection. Her work uses found materials such as local clay, pigment, ochre and charcoal, out of both necessity and respect for living sustainably. This practice allows her to be present with her surroundings and connect with place, often choosing to paint in nature. 

Tina Wheatley is a ceramic artist living and working on Dharawal country in South-Western Sydney. Working across the applied arts processes of ceramics and textiles, Tina’s work explores relationships between time, women’s work, labour, craft, object, and value. She has been working with clay and facilitating ceramics workshops for over 20 years and has recently completed a Master of Fine Art in Ceramics at the National Art School, Sydney. 

Please bring an apron and an old towel to the workshop. Ticket includes one bag of clay only, additional clay available for purchase.

When

Location

Campbelltown Arts Centre, 1 Art Gallery Road, 2560, View Map