About the class

Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics with expert ceramicist Stewart Scambler. In this practical and inspiring course, you’ll explore the unique properties of different clays and how to handle them with care and precision using specialist tools. With a focus on the pottery wheel, Stewart will guide you through essential throwing techniques while helping you develop your own creative approach.

Over the term, you’ll create a number of resolved ceramic pieces, which can be fired in Fremantle Arts Centre’s kilns. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your foundation, this course offers a supportive space to build confidence, skill, and a deeper understanding of the ceramic process.

What to bring:

• Notebook & pen
• An Apron
• Clay tools (if you have them)
• An old towel

Firing & Glazing

Please note that it’s not always possible to fire and glaze all pieces before the end of your course. Several factors can affect when and whether your work is fired, including drying time, thickness, size, the volume of work submitted, and when pieces are completed—especially toward the end of term when kiln space is limited. We do our best to fire as much work as we can each week, but we encourage students to plan ahead if they wish to glaze in their final class.

Once your work has been fired, it will be placed on the collection shelves and you'll receive an email with collection times. Please make sure to identify and collect your own work.

If you’d like more time to finish your pieces, we offer stand-alone glazing classes each term—these are a great option for returning to complete your work.

One bag of clay is included in the cost of this course. If you need additional clay, you're welcome to purchase more—your tutor can recommend where to buy it locally.

Students must wear appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes and tie up long hair for safety reasons.

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.