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We offer high quality classes for beginners - intermediates in hand building and wheel work.
2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 5 Jan - 28 Mar
Term 2: 7 Apr - 25 Jun
JOIN A REGULAR GROUP
Explore the world of clay in our weekly classes, where learning is continuous and open to all levels, held in a supportive community of pottery enthusiasts. Our classes run in termly blocks and include beginner, mixed-level and intermediate options.
If you’re looking for a lighter commitment or a first taste of clay, explore our fortnightly Saturday intro classes.
For those eager to master the wheel, our comprehensive Foundations Course provides step-by-step instruction to build confidence and skill. The next intake begins January 2026.
Enrolment is currently open for our final 10-week block of 2025 (Term 4). From January 2026 we’ll be moving into a new rhythm of learning and making together.
Explore working with clay.
We offer short fortnightly hand building and wheel throwing classes for beginners and dabblers
5 weeks
Tell me more >11 October - 06 December | A short 5 week introduction course for learning to hand build with clay
Started Oct 11
2,900 South African rand
Started Oct 4
2,900 South African rand
Started Oct 11
3,300 South African rand
“The atmosphere of the studio is magical and Val is a friendly and encouraging instructor. Booking a spot in the 5 week handbuilding course was one of the best things I did for myself this year.”
Arya Prem, Term 2 Saturday Class
WE HAVE REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES OFFERED ON A TERM (10 WEEKS) BASIS
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Full access to hand-building tools and equipment: slab roller, banding wheels, tools, formers
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8 wheels for throwing
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Firing & an extensive glaze library
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Studio time during your class
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Support and project guidance from our teaching team: Jomari, Tash & Val
✨ Beginners are welcome in our regular classes. For a focused start on the wheel, we recommend the dedicated Wheel Foundations or intro courses offered during the year.
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Weekly Classes
regular classes
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Open to all levels. Each session includes demonstrations in both foundational and advancing techniques, with the freedom to pursue your own projects.
Started Oct 6
From 1,800 South African rand
Started Oct 7
From 1,800 South African rand
Tell me more >Mixed-level Wheel throwing and/or Hand Building | 9 October - 11 December (10 sessions)
Started Oct 9
From 1,800 South African rand
“It's all walks of life but we all are after the same things, a safe place to be with like minded people.”
Nina Hattingh Term 2 Wednesday Evening
advancing classes
Wednesday & Friday mornings, Wednesday evenings
A space for deepening clay knowledge and building community. Expect a mix of technical guidance, creative challenges, and ongoing conversations about clay as a living practice.
Started Oct 8
From 1,800 South African rand
Started Oct 8
From 1,800 South African rand
Tell me more >Advancing Hand building and/or wheel throwing | 10 October - 12 December (10 sessions)
Started Oct 10
From 1,800 South African rand
“I just completed my first term at Clay Hands and will be coming back for as long as I possibly can!! ...I started out not knowing anything and felt a bit overwhelmed, but Umi and the other members of my class were so helpful, kind, and encouraging that I felt at home in no time. Everyone around me was making these beautiful, creative pieces, but still always took the time to come and compliment my wonky little pinch pots and offer help and ideas wherever they could. It is such a lovely community feeling and the giddy happiness that comes with seeing your first piece finished is unmatched!”
Sarah James Term 2 Wednesday Evening
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