Term to term
term dates | inclusions | re enrolment
an overview to the answers of most commonly asked questions.
Term vacancies go live the first Monday following the last week of each term. Contact us anytime to be part of our early bird waiting list.
Days & dates
Classes are 5 - 8 weeks, once a week for 2 hours.
Level: Absolute beginner | beginner | intermediate – All levels welcome.
These are adult classes – participants must be over 16 years.
Evenings 6-8 p.m Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday
Mornings 10-12 Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
Where: StudioMade 15 Holyrood Ave, Newtown Geelong
Providing in-built flexibility for all students for all term classes – if you can’t attend on your preferred date you can attend an alternate session on any day, any week during your paid up term – there is no limit to the number of flexi- classes, so long as they are taken during your paid up term ( no extensions to the following term or usable during studio access sessions )
Term dates 2026
Term 1
Feb 2nd – March 28th – 8 week block
Term 2 & 3
April 6th – May 9th – 5 week block
Studio Closed – May 11th – June 13th
June 15th – July 5th – 5 week block
Term 3
July 27th – Sept 19th – 8 week block
Term 4
October 5th – November 28th – 8 week block
inclusions & the extras
Equipment & materials: clay, glaze and tools are provided alongside access to studio equipment.
You are also welcome to bring along your own pottery tools or can purchase from the studio shop if you wish.
Please bring along an apron and hand towel – trimmed finger nails and short sleeves are advised. Closed in shoes are mandatory.
Glazing & Firing: Glazing & decorating techniques are taught during the course – Firing is charged @ $/ per kg per firing. We actively encourage students to be selective and mindful of selecting work to be fired, glazed and fired to completion.
week to week
what to expect
Absolute beginners (and anyone else who might want to take their wheel throwing skills to next level) are taken through their paces in a gentle and supportive manner. Our tutor's teaching technique is unrushed and passionate - each student will receive 1: 1 tuition - enabling creativity in a nurturing, learning environment.
in the beginning
Over eight weeks you will learn how to make your own pottery from start to finish. Your tutor for studio practice will guide your learning.
- wedge and centre your clay
- begin creating cylindrical forms - focus on pulling up, opening out and compressing the clay base
- select finished forms to continue to practise on next class
practising & learning
