Term Pottery Classes
Term classes are 8 weeks , held four times a year. We cater for both new and experienced potters. Join a class to have a great time learning new skills, meet people and create wonderful pottery pieces in a warm and supportive class.
Term 1, 2026 Bookings are now open.
We offer both hand-building and wheel-throwing courses, allowing students to focus on the unique skills each approach requires, rather than trying to cover everything in a single class. Our priority is providing personalised tuition in a warm and supportive studio
environment.
With over 60% of our students returning each term, we’re committed to fostering individual growth in ceramics. Many of our classes are pre-booked by returning students, but as a newsletter subscriber, you have priority access before bookings open to the public.
Beyond skill development, PCAI is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded creatives, build friendships, and enjoy the fun and rewarding experience of working with clay.
Please read our Conditions of Enrolment /refund policy carefully prior to enrolling in a class/ workshop as it’s an 8-week commitment.
Course Descriptions
To BE CONFIRMED:-Introduction to the Wheel: Monday Night. The course is designed for complete beginners to provide you with the basic skills and techniques needed to throw and trim clay on a pottery wheel and glaze your work. Dianne is a very experienced wheel thrower, whose techniques will nurture through each step with care and attention.
Ongoing Wheel throwing: Tuesday night is an 8-week course for those continuing from Beginners with their previous pottery experience. You will learn how to make and refine your skills and other more advanced skills, decoration and glazing techniques. You will need to have completed Beginners or equivalent before enrolling. (Not for Beginners)
Wednesday Evening course is by invitation only. It is designed for more advanced throwers with considerable previous experience.
Thursday evening -Hand-building and Sculptural is an 8-week course. Designed to teach you hand building techniques for sculptural and functional ware. Diamando will guide and nurture your creativity and introduce advanced techniques in hand building for ongoing
students.
Sunday Morning Wheel throwing for beginners – New Course.
This course is designed for beginners: i.e. those who have maybe never tried the wheel or have done or 2 workshops. Peter will guide you through each stage of the process.
Sunday Morning Hand building
This is an 8-week course with Peter Meier to introduce you to hand building techniques, and
Japanese Kurinuki, a Japanese method of carving clay blocks.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment PCAI 2026
Parramatta Clay and Arts Inc. (PCAI)
Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email Order confirmation.
Closer to the date of term commencement we will email you information about studio
details and what to bring to the class.
Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes
- A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required prior to class commencement to cancel an
enrolment. - A $20 administration fee applies to all cancellations.
- Due to high demand, no refunds or make-up classes are available once a class has
commenced. This includes missed classes due to illness, change of mind, or non-
attendance. - In exceptional personal circumstances, a partial refund may be considered at PCAI’s
discretion. Conditions apply. Students must contact the Director immediately.
Gift Vouchers
- Gift Voucher holders must still complete the online Booking Form.
- Enter your Gift Voucher number in the Notes section in place of payment details.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and can be
purchased via email.
Accessibility & Physical Considerations
- PCAI is accessible for most participants; however, there is one step to the bathroom.
A wheelchair-accessible bathroom is available nearby. - Pottery wheel throwing can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for
everyone, particularly those with hand, neck, back, hip or shoulder injuries, limited
strength or mobility, or in later stages of pregnancy. - Hand building classes are offered as an alternative. Please contact us prior to
enrolling to discuss any additional needs.
Materials
- Materials fees are included in your enrolment fee and cover clay, coloured slips,
access to studio glazes and firings. - Tools, underglazes, and specialty materials are not included and may be purchased
separately at the studio. - Excessive use of materials may incur an additional fee or require students to reduce
the number of works selected for firing.
Firings
- PCAI kilns operate at full capacity due to high student numbers.
- External firing services are not available.
Tuesday Evening Ongoing Wheel (Intermediate level)
This course gives you the second steps needed after you have practiced the basic techniques such as centring the clay, pulling up and trimming the bases. You will be learning more techniques, using coloured slips, texture and glazing your bisque ware.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment PCAI 2026
Parramatta Clay and Arts Inc. (PCAI)
Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email Order confirmation.
Closer to the date of term commencement we will email you information about studio
details and what to bring to the class.
Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes
- A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required prior to class commencement to cancel an
enrolment. - A $20 administration fee applies to all cancellations.
- Due to high demand, no refunds or make-up classes are available once a class has
commenced. This includes missed classes due to illness, change of mind, or non-
attendance. - In exceptional personal circumstances, a partial refund may be considered at PCAI’s
discretion. Conditions apply. Students must contact the Director immediately.
Gift Vouchers
- Gift Voucher holders must still complete the online Booking Form.
- Enter your Gift Voucher number in the Notes section in place of payment details.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and can be
purchased via email.
Accessibility & Physical Considerations
- PCAI is accessible for most participants; however, there is one step to the bathroom.
A wheelchair-accessible bathroom is available nearby. - Pottery wheel throwing can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for
everyone, particularly those with hand, neck, back, hip or shoulder injuries, limited
strength or mobility, or in later stages of pregnancy. - Hand building classes are offered as an alternative. Please contact us prior to
enrolling to discuss any additional needs.
Materials
- Materials fees are included in your enrolment fee and cover clay, coloured slips,
access to studio glazes and firings. - Tools, underglazes, and specialty materials are not included and may be purchased
separately at the studio. - Excessive use of materials may incur an additional fee or require students to reduce
the number of works selected for firing.
Firings
- PCAI kilns operate at full capacity due to high student numbers.
- External firing services are not available.
Date Tuesday Evening: Feb 10 to March 31 (8 weeks)
Time 6 to 9 pm
Tutor Elsie Zhao
Fee $500 (includes clay glaze and firings)
Out of stock
Thursday Evening Class- Hand Building / Ceramics Sculptural
Suitable for Beginners to ongoing students
Diamando is an experienced practicing ceramic artist, community arts facilitator, and art administrator. She has designed this course to introduce you to a variety of hand building techniques for making both functional and non-functional ceramics and to investigate the numerous and diverse ways to adorn your clay surfaces with texture, glaze, and slip. Methods of slab building, coil, and pinch pot construction, are among the skills you will acquire.
Expand your creativity and fortify your sense of well-being in the company of like-minded creatives. Each participant is guided along their unique pottery making journey, to manifest work that is meaningful to you personally.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment PCAI 2026
Parramatta Clay and Arts Inc. (PCAI)
Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email Order confirmation.
Closer to the date of term commencement we will email you information about studio
details and what to bring to the class.
Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes
- A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required prior to class commencement to cancel an
enrolment. - A $20 administration fee applies to all cancellations.
- Due to high demand, no refunds or make-up classes are available once a class has
commenced. This includes missed classes due to illness, change of mind, or non-
attendance. - In exceptional personal circumstances, a partial refund may be considered at PCAI’s
discretion. Conditions apply. Students must contact the Director immediately.
Gift Vouchers
- Gift Voucher holders must still complete the online Booking Form.
- Enter your Gift Voucher number in the Notes section in place of payment details.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and can be
purchased via email.
Accessibility & Physical Considerations
- PCAI is accessible for most participants; however, there is one step to the bathroom.
A wheelchair-accessible bathroom is available nearby. - Pottery wheel throwing can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for
everyone, particularly those with hand, neck, back, hip or shoulder injuries, limited
strength or mobility, or in later stages of pregnancy. - Hand building classes are offered as an alternative. Please contact us prior to
enrolling to discuss any additional needs.
Materials
- Materials fees are included in your enrolment fee and cover clay, coloured slips,
access to studio glazes and firings. - Tools, underglazes, and specialty materials are not included and may be purchased
separately at the studio. - Excessive use of materials may incur an additional fee or require students to reduce
the number of works selected for firing.
Firings
- PCAI kilns operate at full capacity due to high student numbers.
- External firing services are not available.
Date Thursday Evening: February 12 to April 2 (8 weeks)
Time 6 to 9 pm
Tutor Diamando Koutsellis
Fee $500 (includes clay glaze and firings)
Out of stock
Sunday Morning Class- Introduction to the wheel – NEW COURSE
Suitable for Beginners to ongoing students
This introductory course teaches the fundamental techniques of pottery wheel throwing. You will learn how to wedge and centre clay, form basic shapes on the wheel, trim and refine pots at the leather-hard stage, and glaze your finished pieces.
Students can expect to create approximately 6–8 completed works, with an emphasis on developing skills and craftsmanship—focusing on quality rather than quantity.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment PCAI 2026
Parramatta Clay and Arts Inc. (PCAI)
Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email Order confirmation.
Closer to the date of term commencement we will email you information about studio
details and what to bring to the class.
Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes
- A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required prior to class commencement to cancel an
enrolment. - A $20 administration fee applies to all cancellations.
- Due to high demand, no refunds or make-up classes are available once a class has
commenced. This includes missed classes due to illness, change of mind, or non-
attendance. - In exceptional personal circumstances, a partial refund may be considered at PCAI’s
discretion. Conditions apply. Students must contact the Director immediately.
Gift Vouchers
- Gift Voucher holders must still complete the online Booking Form.
- Enter your Gift Voucher number in the Notes section in place of payment details.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and can be
purchased via email.
Accessibility & Physical Considerations
- PCAI is accessible for most participants; however, there is one step to the bathroom.
A wheelchair-accessible bathroom is available nearby. - Pottery wheel throwing can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for
everyone, particularly those with hand, neck, back, hip or shoulder injuries, limited
strength or mobility, or in later stages of pregnancy. - Hand building classes are offered as an alternative. Please contact us prior to
enrolling to discuss any additional needs.
Materials
- Materials fees are included in your enrolment fee and cover clay, coloured slips,
access to studio glazes and firings. - Tools, underglazes, and specialty materials are not included and may be purchased
separately at the studio. - Excessive use of materials may incur an additional fee or require students to reduce
the number of works selected for firing.
Firings
- PCAI kilns operate at full capacity due to high student numbers.
- External firing services are not available.
Date Sunday morning: February 8 to March 29 (8 weeks)
Time 10 am to 1 pm
Tutor Peter Meier
Fee $500 (includes clay glaze and firings)
Out of stock
Sunday Afternoon Class- Hand Building / Ceramics Sculptural
Suitable for Beginners to ongoing students
Peter has extensive experience as a ceramic artist. He loves sharing his passion for specialist glazes and surface decoration. This course is designed as an introduction to hand building skills for functional or sculptural works. You will nourish your creativity using basic coil and slab building techniques as well as kurinuki, a Japanese method of carving vessels from a solid block of clay.
You will investigate various surface treatments such as burnishing and texturing in the context of basic glazing techniques and discover ways to bring out the unique character of your work to craft pieces that carry personal meaning and artistic depth.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Enrolment PCAI 2026
Parramatta Clay and Arts Inc. (PCAI)
Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email Order confirmation.
Closer to the date of term commencement we will email you information about studio
details and what to bring to the class.
Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Classes
- A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required prior to class commencement to cancel an
enrolment. - A $20 administration fee applies to all cancellations.
- Due to high demand, no refunds or make-up classes are available once a class has
commenced. This includes missed classes due to illness, change of mind, or non-
attendance. - In exceptional personal circumstances, a partial refund may be considered at PCAI’s
discretion. Conditions apply. Students must contact the Director immediately.
Gift Vouchers
- Gift Voucher holders must still complete the online Booking Form.
- Enter your Gift Voucher number in the Notes section in place of payment details.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and can be
purchased via email.
Accessibility & Physical Considerations
- PCAI is accessible for most participants; however, there is one step to the bathroom.
A wheelchair-accessible bathroom is available nearby. - Pottery wheel throwing can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for
everyone, particularly those with hand, neck, back, hip or shoulder injuries, limited
strength or mobility, or in later stages of pregnancy. - Hand building classes are offered as an alternative. Please contact us prior to
enrolling to discuss any additional needs.
Materials
- Materials fees are included in your enrolment fee and cover clay, coloured slips,
access to studio glazes and firings. - Tools, underglazes, and specialty materials are not included and may be purchased
separately at the studio. - Excessive use of materials may incur an additional fee or require students to reduce
the number of works selected for firing.
Firings
- PCAI kilns operate at full capacity due to high student numbers.
- External firing services are not available.
Date Sunday afternoon: February 8 to March 29 (8 weeks)
Time 2 to 5 pm
Tutor Peter Meier
Fee $500 (includes clay glaze and firings)
5 in stock