Emerald Pottery CLUB INC.

20/09/2026

The weekend was busy at the Emerald Pottery club , 2 adult wheel workshops & a children’s wheel workshops… the children were very good at learning so much in a few hours… looking forward to the end result in a few weeks..I even caught them cleaning??… wheel work can be messy ☺️

04/09/2026

Edit: sold out!

JUNIOR POTTERY WHEEL WORKSHOP AGES 10–15

Ready to get your hands muddy and have a go at the pottery wheel?

Join us for a fun, hands-on beginner wheel workshop designed especially for ages 10–15. No previous pottery experience is needed — just come along ready to learn and have some fun!

Sunday 20 September
9:00am – 12:00pm
$120 per person

During the workshop, participants will learn the basics of wheel throwing, including:

• Preparing and wedging clay
• Centring clay on the wheel
• Opening and pulling up the walls
• Creating simple forms such as cups and bowls
• Basic trimming and finishing techniques

We will guide participants step-by-step in a relaxed and supportive environment, helping them develop confidence, coordination and control at the wheel.

What to bring:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Hair tie if you have long hair
• Short nails are recommended
• No hand jewellery
• Most importantly — enthusiasm and a willingness to give it a go!

Places are limited to ensure everyone receives plenty of individual instruction.

Come along, get your hands muddy and discover how much fun throwing on the pottery wheel can be!

Bookings are essential.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1644927

03/09/2026

Edit: both sessions are now sold out!

Ready to try the pottery wheel for the first time? Join my hands-on beginner workshop designed to make learning fun, relaxed, and approachable — no experience needed! this event is not suitable for ages under 16 years old.

In this class, you’ll learn the essential foundations of wheel throwing, including:

Proper clay preparation (wedging)

Centering clay with confidence

Opening and pulling walls

Creating simple cylinders and bowls

Basic trimming and finishing techniques

You'll guide you step-by-step in a supportive environment, helping you build coordination, control, and confidence at the wheel.

What to bring:
- Your enthusiasm and openness to try something new
- Bring a hair tie to pull long hair back
- Wear comfortable clothes you're happy to get dirty in
- no hand Jewellery

Spots are limited to keep instruction personalised.
Come get your hands muddy and discover the magic of clay!

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1640748

03/09/2026

One of our members , new to pottery has made this so cute little bear cup!.. handbuilding techniques , mid fire clay & stroke & coat glazes, which are great brush on glazes that work well for decoration ( designed not to run into each other) & food safe for “ functional “ ware 🙂

03/09/2026

I (Lorelei) had entered a couple of ceramic pots into the Barcaldine art exhibition 2026… one of my pots was awarded first prize in the 3D section!🙏🏼 I’d like to thank all the staff & volunteers that run this annual event.. if you’re travelling out that way in next couple of days , stop in and have a look.. you might take home a piece of art…. There are some amazing local artists in the area. It’s always good to support local / central western communities… art brings together people from a wider community… it’s an amazing building& history🥰… I enjoy my road trips out that way.. look forward to exploring the area a bit differently every time.. art & tourism work hand in hand 🖐️

Looking for something to do on your Sunday? Pop on down and say hello to our amazing volunteers, look at the art and vote for your favourite artwork! Only 1 more week to go to see this year’s exhibition!
Open 9am-3pm every day until 4th September.
Level 1, 149 Oak St Barcaldine.

28/08/2026

I’d like to thank all the people at the central Higlands Regional Galleries & volunteers that work behind the scenes every year to put this “show” on….. it’s a wonderful cultural asset we have in our town.. opening up some wonderful opportunities for central highlands artists…I’d like to thank all the members at the Pottery club, who put up with my banging & clanging, my music & endless pacing, while I’m creating in the club with these large projects & the members who have to make space on shelves for my large works that take months to dry and then fire and decorate…my work has been greatly influenced by having the opportunity of RADF grant workshops at the pottery club a couple of years ago with Jane Du Rand & my own self funded Onggi pot workshop in New Zealand by renowned Korean master potter, Kwak Kyung Tae..( I’m a long way from mastering these techniques and shapes) … but the inspiration is there 🙏🏼 it’s fun!!🤩 the pottery club in Emerald is a great asset for central highlands community.

Congratulations to Lorelei Tuohy winning this years Acquisitive Award at the Emerald Art Awards- Lorelei's vessel beautifully merges Australian iconography with Korean pottery techniques, bringing togeather familar flora and fauna on the monumental lidded vessel. Made from clay sourced from the earth itself, the work celebrates the landscape as a source of life, honouring the plants, animals and people it continues to sustain.

Artwork on show in the Emerald Gallery until 11 September

26/08/2026

Last weekend the Pottery club put in a slab/ handbuilding workshop… the club was busting at the seams!!… it can be a bit daunting to work with clay .. with shops are crash courses.. so teaching lots of skills in a short space of time… thanks for everyone who attended.. we are raising funds for a second kiln… so this will contribute massively .. thanks for supporting the Emerald Pottery Club Club ..

26/08/2026

Big thank you to one of our Wheel workshop attendees, for making on her 3 D printer and donating some tools- to the Emerald Pottery Club… very cool & handy 🙏🏼great community 🥰 club members will be able to to explore and develop their clay practice!

19/08/2026

One of our members has been busy creating a whimsical garden decoration, hand building, nice groggy clay called “ toast”… it fires a bit darker… decoration with underglaze.. now waiting until it drys full before putting in a bisque firing & maybe later a gloss? To brighten the colours… can’t wait until end result ☺️🌸

15/08/2026

Went on a quick road trip out west to Barcaldine to drop my pot off at the annual Barcaldine art Exhibition… the end result is not so important, it’s the fun of the journey that makes playing with clay a good thing… spending the $$ in rural communities, supporting local businesses, exploring & observing the world around us… and again connecting with people in our communities 🌸…