Upcoming Events
WPA runs a number of events each year. All events, including social and club activities, are listed on this page and link through to your HelloClub account.
Our workshops are open to Life, Associate, and Full members. If places remain available closer to the start date, we may then make the workshops available to members of the public, and this will be noted in the descriptions below. As we price classes only to cover tutor compensation and materials, once you have signed up no refunds will be given unless we are able to replace your spot in the class.
Workshops that don't have enough attendees will be cancelled a minimum of 5 days in advance. In this case, ticket prices will be refunded and credited to your HelloClub account to can be used for other workshops, rentals, or membership subscriptions. If you want the fee refunded to your account (less the original Stripe transaction fee), please contact our Treasurer to arrange this. Note that refunds will take 5-10 days to appear in your account.
Refining the Basics on the Wheel | 4-Part Course
Finished your beginners’ class and joined WPA but you’re still struggling with some of the basics? Then this class could help!
Over four sessions, beginners will be reminded of the basics but also be exposed to alternative ways of centring, pulling walls, and trimming vessels. There will be plenty of time to practice and find techniques that work best for you. Ingrid will go over the basics at the beginning of each session and then provide targeted advice to individuals to overcome challenges.
Friends and Family Fridays | March
Come join us for our fun friends and family evening!
This is your chance to bring ONE friend or family member and dive into the world of ceramics and pottery! Hosted by Christine Winbush, you and your guest get to explore your creative sides while having fun together.
Intro to Hand-built Sculpture | Weekend Workshop
Led by Paola Nigris, this weekend workshop introduces handbuilding through a sculptural lens.
You’ll learn core techniques — slab building, coiling, and mould pressing — while exploring form, texture, balance, and proportion. The focus is on thinking in three dimensions: working from observation, understanding material limits, and building strong, intentional forms rather than relying on templates or formulas.
Clay Club | March
Join the Clay Club and dive into the world of clay recycling!
Discover how clay can be reused again and again — you’ll get hands-on experience with the recycling process, learn about grog and its benefits, explore different clay types and firing temperatures, and even operate a pug mill to make your own recycled clay (available for members to purchase). No experience needed, and your time can count toward volunteer hours!
Get Bottled with James Dickman | 1-Evening Workshop
Ready to take your wheel-throwing skills to new heights?
In this 3-hour workshop, James Dickman guides you through the art and architecture of bottle forms — one of the most elegant and technically satisfying challenges on the potter’s wheel. From perfectly controlled collaring to refined multi-part construction, this intensive evening workshop will expand your technical confidence and creative range.
Surface and Form with Imogen Carter | 1-Day Workshop
Spend a full day exploring the rich dialogue between shape and surface in this hands-on, playful workshop with our Potter-in-Residence, Imogen Carter.
This one-day workshop invites you to experiment boldly — layering pattern, texture, and imagery onto handbuilt clay forms while developing your construction skills.
The Perfect Cup/Mug | Weekend Workshop
What makes a cup feel just right in your hands?
Design and create your ideal cup or mug in this focused, hands-on weekend workshop. Guided by Vivian Rodriguez, you’ll explore form, proportion, and function while refining your wheel-throwing skills.
Club Working Bee | Spring
Help us give the studio a seasonal refresh at our next Working Bee.
A couple of times each season we come together for a studio Working Bee — a chance for members to give the space a bit of extra care. These sessions help us tackle repairs, deep cleaning, and small projects that keep the studio organised, functional, and ready for everyone’s work.
Cracking Surfaces | 1-Night Workshop
Dive into the art of intentional cracking — transforming a process often seen as a flaw into a powerful surface language.
Led by Paola Nigris, this one-day workshop explores slabs, slips, and resist techniques to show how controlled drying, material choice, and timing can create rich, expressive textures — each with its own character and unpredictability.
Working Bee | Outdoor Maintenance
Let's finish up our exterior!
We've had a lot of building work done over the holidays and it's time to finish up the remaining tasks. This bee will focus on landscaping/maintenance, exterior repairs, and general site upkeep to make sure our shared spaces are safe, functional, and looking their best.
Anagama Working Bee | Wood Stacking
Time to stack some wood for the 2026 firing!
The countdown to the 2026 anagama firing begins, and we’re ready to roll! Thanks to our amazing host, Graham Houston, the first batch of wood has been cut and split, and now it’s time for the fun part—stacking!
Glazing Basics with Bella Florence | February Session
The perfect 1-night course for club members who aren't yet confident with glazing.
Join our Studio Technician, Bella Florence, for one evening to learn the basics of glazing at WPA.
WPA subsidises this course to give members a solid grounding in glaze fundamentals. It’s designed to help you avoid common glaze mistakes that can damage your work—or worse, the kiln and shelves.
Ramen Bowls with Vivian Rodriguez | Weekend Workshop
You’ve thrown bowls before — but have you thrown a set that actually matches?
This two-day intensive is for wheel throwers ready to dial in proportion, repetition, and weight while designing and making a cohesive set of ramen bowls. Expect a strong focus on form, function, and the small decisions that turn “close enough” into intentional.
Glaze Club | February
Join the Glaze Club and get hands-on with studio glazes!
Glaze Club is where our studio glazes are mixed, tested, and maintained for everyone at WPA. You’ll learn how glazes are made from raw materials, how to weigh and sieve accurately, and how to test the glazes that are made. No experience is needed — we’ll show you the ropes, and your time counts toward volunteer hours.
Bring Your Child/ren - October Session
Bring your kid(s) to play with clay!
The club rooms will be open for 3 hours in the school holidays for you to bring your child/ren along to play with clay. No tutors are provided by WPA though so you are to be responsible for your child's behaviour and safety while in the rooms.