Clayschool Workshop offers a variety of regular specialized workshops, as well as engaging artist talks presented by both local and international artists.
Introduced to Clayschool in 2025, these curated events not only support the learning journey of our students but also significantly contribute to the enrichment of the wider clay community.
Upcoming workshops
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Upcoming workshops 〰️
SOLD OUT // Euan Craig - Chawan (Tea Bowl) Workshop
Two-day hands-on workshop providing demonstrations and making. This workshop will explore and, hopefully, demystify the meaning, aesthetics and practical considerations of Chawan, and give the participants the skills and understanding they need to include Chawan in their own studio practice.
Artist Talk with Euan Craig
2nd Oct 2026 | $20 (at the door)
We are hosting an evening artist talk with Euan Craig on Friday 2nd of October from 6pm.
Artist Talk with Ian Jones
4th September 2026 | $20 (at the door)
We are hosting an evening artist talk with Ian Jones on Friday 4th September from 6pm.
CJ Jilek - Biomorphic Sculptural Forms
Two-day hands-on workshop providing demonstrations and making. Students will get to try their hand at sculpting forms utilizing pinching, texture and carving. Students will have time to complete a full form and address the engineering of the forms.
Artist Talk with CJ Jilek
5th June 2026 | $20 (at the door)
We are hosting an evening artist talk with CJ Jilek on Friday 5th of June from 6pm.
A journey through Cj’s ceramic career starting with her wood fired utilitarian forms to her biomorphic sculpture. The lecture will highlight sources of inspiration as well as her ceramic travels far and wide.
Artist Talk with Shannon Garson (Qld)
20 Sep | $35 (Inc GST)
We are hosting an evening artist talk with Shannon Garson on Saturday 20th September 6pm. Hear about her journey as a potter, studio, training and travels.
Shannon Garson is an Australian ceramic artist, writer and curator with a studio practice spanning 20 years that includes commissions for festivals, exhibitions at public and private galleries, and arts advocacy.
Sumptuous Surfaces with Shannon Garson
20-21 Sep | $660 (Inc GST)
Explore the world of ceramic colour and drawing without using glazes! With a painterly approach, learn to work in an intuitive, expressive way to get layered, sophisticated surfaces, using a mix of underglazes, oxides and glaze stains taking your work to the next level.
Artist Talk with Rob Barron
We are hosting an evening artist talk with Rob Barron on Wednesday the 25th of June. Hear about his career as a full time potter, studio, training and travels.
Rob is a Master Potter who has presented at conferences throughout Australia & worldwide. Rob is a dedicated woodfirer and runs regular throwing and firing workshops from his idyllic country pottery in Kardella.
Throwing Intensive w Robert Barron (Vic)
We are looking forward to hosting Rob Barron from Gooseneck Pottery in Kardella, Victoria. Rob is a Master Potter who has presented at conferences throughout Australia & worldwide. Rob is a dedicated woodfirer and runs regular throwing and firing workshops from his idyllic country pottery in Kardella.
Rob is making the trip to Brisbane to host an exclusive 3-day advanced throwing workshop to level up your skills for those who have had a few years experience on the wheel.