Friday nights, 6pm - 9pm for 4 weeks, starting 13 February 2026

Suitable for beginners.

An introduction to making hand-built pottery, wheel-thrown pottery, glazing and firing in our raku kiln.

Join our experienced pottery tutor for a 4-week course in the basics of making pottery. A great foundation in a variety of construction techniques, with an exciting firing event at the end!

Ideal for those who haven't touched clay since school and want to try out techniques.

Cost of materials & firing is extra. 

Your Tutor

Dave Austin, Ngāti Rangitihi, is an experienced clay artist who exhibits both nationally and internationally. His work challenges the conventional. Merging artistry, Maori design, and technology to transform living spaces. His passion for innovation drives him to redefine the boundaries of what design can achieve.

Terms and Conditions

The Waikato Society of Potters (WSP) reserves the right cancel a class if it fails to achieve minimum enrolment numbers, for reasons outside of our control. A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the WSP less a 5% credit card fee. If a student cancels their enrolment within 72 hours of the first class starting, no refund will be given. If a student cancels their booking less than 7 days prior to the event a 50% administration charge will be deducted from the refund. Should a student cancel their enrolment any time prior to the above a 20% administration fee will be deducted from the refund.

WSP does not provide make up sessions or credits for classes that you have missed due to your personal circumstances,

Health and Safety warning
There is an extremely small risk of clay getting flicked into eyes while wheel throwing.
WSP provides safety glasses which you may use should you wish.less