Want to try pottery in Wellington? From beginner wheel-throwing and hand-building courses to one-off workshops and private sessions, Wellington has options for both first-time potters and those wanting to develop their skills.
Here are some of the best pottery and ceramics classes in Wellington and the wider region.
Ceramysterium by Karla Marie Ceramics
Address: Ground Level, 204 Willis Street, Wellington City
Ceramysterium by Karla Marie Ceramics offers pottery experiences for beginners as well as more experienced makers. Options include one-off classes, term-long courses, memberships and private events.
This is a good choice if you want to try pottery without committing to a full course, join a longer programme, or organise a creative group activity.
Wellington High School Community Education Centre
Address: Classes are held at Wellington Potters’ Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon
The Community Education Centre runs public pottery courses at Wellington Potters’ Association.
Beginner options include wheel throwing and hand-building, with courses covering clay preparation, shaping, glazing and firing. Most programmes run over several weeks and are open to both members and non-members.
These courses are popular and can fill quickly, so early booking is recommended.
Wellington Potters’ Association
Address: 130 Grant Road, Thorndon
Wellington Potters’ Association is a long-established community for local ceramic artists and pottery enthusiasts.
The association runs workshops, firings, studio activities, exhibitions and social events throughout the year. Many activities are primarily for members, although some workshops may open to the public if spaces remain.
For public beginner courses held at the studio, book through Wellington High School Community Education Centre.
Inner City Art Studio
Address: Level 2, 85 Victoria Street, Te Aro
Inner City Art Studio offers adult pottery and ceramics classes in central Wellington, including evening and weekend options.
Its beginner courses focus mainly on hand-building techniques and are taught in small groups. The studio also offers private tuition, children’s after-school classes and school holiday programmes.
This is a particularly good option if you prefer hand-building to working on a pottery wheel.
Inverlochy Art School
Address: 3 Inverlochy Place, Te Aro
Inverlochy Art School offers pottery courses and workshops for adults, teenagers and children.
Its programme includes hand-building, wheel-throwing and general pottery courses, with options for absolute beginners as well as returning students. Courses are taught by practising artists and usually run in small groups over several weeks.
Pottery courses often fill quickly, so check the current Inverlochy programme for upcoming dates.
Kirsty Morison Ceramics
Address: Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Kirsty Morison Ceramics offers one-off pottery experiences from a small studio in Eastbourne.
Sessions include introductory wheel throwing for individuals and small groups, making this a good option for beginners who want personal guidance or a relaxed creative activity without joining a multi-week course.
Hutt Art Centre
Address: 9–11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt
Hutt Art Centre runs beginner and intermediate pottery courses during the year.
Beginner classes introduce clay preparation and hand-building before moving into wheel throwing, shaping, glazing and firing. More advanced options are available for students who already have experience working on the wheel.
Classes have limited places and often operate with waitlists, so it is worth checking upcoming dates early.
Which Wellington pottery class should you choose?
For a one-off pottery experience, try Ceramysterium or Kirsty Morison Ceramics. For a structured beginner course, consider Wellington High School Community Education Centre, Inverlochy Art School or Hutt Art Centre. Inner City Art Studio is a strong choice for anyone particularly interested in hand-building.
Course dates and availability change throughout the year, so check each studio’s website before booking.
This guide was created by ClassHub to help you discover pottery classes, creative courses and workshops around Wellington.
Photo by Mikhail Nilov.
