Buddha bowl

Our ‘Making’ classes are more specified to teach exactly how to make specific wheel thrown items. This class is suitable for ages 16+.

Experience the creation of one extra large bowl, plate or dish using Keane's ‘Dark Matter’ clay body. This incredible material starts as a warm brown on the wheel and transforms into a striking black piece adorned with captivating white speckles after firing.

Guided by our expert instructors, you'll master techniques to shape and refine your creation, unlocking the secrets of bringing your vision to life in clay.

Now you're probably wondering, what is a Buddha bowl? As the story goes, the Buddha woke up before dawn every morning and carried his bowl through the roads or paths wherever he was staying. Local people would place food in the bowl as an exchange for his wise wisdom, advice, and mind. At the end of his walks, he would eat whatever he had been given.

You might also find most Buddha bowls are being brought out to your tables in cafes and restaurants. It is typically a fine line between a Buddha bowl and a large walled plate. So, if this is your type of ceramic vessel you want to forge with your hands, then come and join us in this class to create your very own Buddha bowl.

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• 2 x small vessels (300g clay) or 1 x large vessel (700g clay)

• Return for a second class to glaze your vessel 3-4 weeks after your first class

• Patience & enthusiasm

• Having short nails will help, trimming is recommended

• Don't forget those hair ties

Turn around time

4- 6 week turn around time see FAQ for more info

What if you can't come back a second time to glaze?

No worries at all! Simply choose your glaze combo at the end of your session, and we’ll take care of the glazing for you. For an additional flat rate of $80.00, we’ll ship your pieces directly to your door, fully insured up to $100.00. Rest assured, we wrap all our pottery with great care to ensure it arrives safely and in one piece.

Age Requirements: These classes are suitable for 14+ year olds. Parents are required to attend/partake in class for children under 14-years-old, so don't forget to book in early to reserve your spots. If you wish for your child who might be younger than 14 to attend a wheel throwing class, keep your eye's peeled for our school holiday program where ages 8-years-old and up are able to attend.

6-week intensive wheel throwing course: Once you’ve completed the intro class, you’ll be given a ticket and opportunity to further your passion for pottery and partake in a 6-week intensive wheel throwing course. This course was designed to allow the new potter to discover and practice the basic mechanics of throwing clay on the wheel. Techniques and methods will be shared and discussed and put into practice. Find out more about our 6-week course here.