Wheel Throwing Classes in Paddington, Brisbane
Learn pottery on the wheel at Field Trip Pottery School in Paddington, Brisbane.
Our five-week wheel throwing courses are designed for beginners, with small classes and plenty of hands-on guidance. Learn the fundamentals of working with clay at your own pace, from centring and shaping to making your own ceramic pieces.
Whether you're trying pottery for the first time or returning to the wheel, you're welcome here.
Upcoming Wheel Throwing Classes
TERM START: Thursday 6th November
TERM END: Thursday 4th December
Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing at a comfortable pace in this five-week beginner pottery course at Field Trip Ceramic School in Paddington, Brisbane.
Led by Bron Thomson, who specialises in functional ceramics and tableware, these classes offer a relaxed introduction to working with clay on the pottery wheel. Bron brings a calm, patient approach to teaching and has a natural ability to put people at ease, helping students build their skills and confidence as they go.
Class takes place on Thursday afternoons
Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm
Class dates: 6 November, 13 November, 20 November, 27 November, 4 December
Full Price: $480
Remaining $360 to be paid on arrival.
Limited to 6 spots
What’s Included:
5 kilos of Walkers No. 10 stoneware clay per student
All glazes & tools
Firing costs (fired to 1250°C)
Following this class, you can apply to join a six-week course where you can learn decorating techniques to complete the piece you create in this workshop, and further hone your skills in ceramics.
Please Note: The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Field Trip Pottery School
Located underneath Field Trip Gallery
1 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Queensland
Meet Bron
Bron Thomson is a ceramic artist specialising in functional pottery and tableware. Her teaching is patient and considered, with an emphasis on helping students feel comfortable at the wheel.
Whether you're completely new to pottery or looking to build your confidence, Bron will guide you through the process with impeccable patience and kindness.
Duration: 5 weeks
Experience: Beginner to intermediate
When: Thursday afternoons, 1:00pm — 3:30pm
Course fee: $120 booking deposit, $480 in total
About the Space
Field Trip is an independent, family-run art gallery and pottery school in the heart of Paddington, Brisbane.
Founded by ceramic artist Clairy Laurence, with niece Libby Usher leading our hand building classes, the school is part of a family history in pottery that spans generations.
Our classes are as much about enjoying the process as they are about learning pottery. Many of our students return term after term, and over time we've built a community of people who genuinely enjoy being here.
As part of Field Trip Gallery, our pottery school is also connected to Brisbane's wider arts community. With exhibitions happening upstairs, students are regularly exposed to the work of practising artists, with opportunities to get involved and even exhibit their own work.
1 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Brisbane, Queensland 4064
Getting Here
Find Us
You'll find Field Trip Pottery School at 1 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, just outside Brisbane's CBD. We're next door to Retro Metro, across the road from Biome, in the old Al's Garage building.
Our pottery studio is downstairs, with Field Trip Gallery upstairs.
Public Transport
From Brisbane's CBD, you can catch the 375 or 61 bus and get dropped off right outside our building.
Alternatively, Milton train station is about a 1 km walk from Field Trip.
Parking
Street parking is available along Latrobe and Given Terraces, although most spots have a two-hour limit.
For students, look further down Given Terrace towards Fernberg Road, or along Enoggera Terrace, where there's some all-day parking without restrictions.
Accessibility
Our downstairs pottery studio is at ground level and generally accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. We appreciate a heads-up before your visit so we can make sure the space is ready for you.
Our upstairs gallery is accessible by stairs only, as the building doesn't have a lift.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Our wheel throwing classes are suitable for complete beginners, as well as those looking to revisit the basics. Both Bron and Juni have years of teaching experience and work with students at their own pace, so there's no pressure to progress faster than you're comfortable with.
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Our five-week wheel throwing course costs $480, with a $120 deposit required to secure your place. The remaining $360 is payable when you come to the studio, either via EFTPOS, card or cash. Whatever’s easier.
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Not a thing. All materials are included in the course fee, and we have everything you'll need here at the studio, including clay, glazes, tools and aprons.
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We use Walker's PB103 clay for teaching, though you're welcome to experiment with other types once you've found your feet. We have a few alternatives available in the studio, or you're welcome to bring your own.
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We have a huge range of underglazes and glazes from Mayco, Amaco, Kiwi, Walker's and others. You'll find test tiles for most of them in the studio, so you can see how each glaze looks once fired.
Our kilns fire to Cone 10 (stoneware), and we're always happy to help you choose the right glaze for your work.
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Of course! Around halfway through the course, your pieces will go into the kiln for their first firing, known as a bisque firing. Once they're out, you'll have the chance to glaze them before they go back into the kiln for their final firing, making them suitable for everyday use.
Your finished pieces will be ready to collect and take home with you at the end of the course.
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As our wheel throwing courses run weekly over five consecutive weeks, we're unfortunately unable to offer make-up classes if you miss a session.
However, there are other opportunities to come into the studio and catch up on any unfinished work. Just have a chat with us and we'll see what we can arrange.