Jane is a fantastic teacher and is always available to lend a hand when the clay goes astray…read more The slow wheel classes are great no matter what level, highly recommend taking part.

From the owner: Slow Clay Centre is a beautifully designed ceramics and pottery studio in inner-city Melbourne that…read moreopened in 2012. It has grown from ceramic artist Jane Sawyer's popular studio pottery classes specializing in Japanese techniques. The new venue, in Collingwood is large enough for friends and other professional ceramic artists to join Jane and together they offer a wide range of exciting pottery classes and guest artist workshops and forums. Please visit the tutors page to learn about our experience and the timetable page to search for pottery classes or just register your interest and subscribe to our newsletter. We hope you will join us at Slow Clay Centre sometime and experience our passion for and addiction to clay!

Adriane is a patient and intelligent teacher, who structures her classes well and is very welcoming…read moreand encouraging to everyone whatever their level of ability. Sian

From the owner: Boutique painting classes for both beginners and those with some previous experience. Classes are…read moresmall and informal, and students may join at any time. Night classes include wine and cheese, day classes coffee and cakes.

Life changing ceramics store... Say what? Guild of Objects is an emporium of handmade homewares and…read morefor an avid tea drinker like myself, finding the right tea mug can change your life. I like to call it a 'hug mug' - it has to be the perfect circumference, texture, colour and height. Not an easy mission. I found an abundance of spirit mugs here! Melbourne is creative and proud of it - and this quaint ceramics shop celebrates local makers by exclusively selling Victorian goods. And good they are! Incredible actually. I fell in love with so many pieces that I bought 10 of them that I am prepared to cart home back to Perth. Turbulence, please be kind to my new ceramic friends. Located in North Melbourne, they also offer beginners workshops and community drop in days. Next door is a sunny cafe called Beatrix that looked to be brimming with delicious homemade cakes. Take one home as a perfect accompaniment for your first cup of tea in your spirit mug discovery.

From the owner: Retail store stocking Australian designer makers in ceramics, textiles, jewellery and prints. See…read moreour website to shop online or preview a list of current exhibitions and social crafting workshops.