International Women's Day Pottery Class March 8th
Description
Celebrate International Women's Day with a Special Pottery Wheel Class
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Clay Talk Studio, Montsalvat – 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham
International Women’s Day is a time to honour the creativity, resilience, and contributions of women in all fields, including the arts. Women have played a vital role in the history of ceramics and craft, using these skills for both artistic expression and functional creation across cultures and centuries. From ancient pottery traditions to contemporary ceramic arts, women continue to shape and redefine the craft, fostering community, innovation, and cultural storytelling.
This special two-hour workshop is an opportunity to connect with this rich tradition. Our skilled and friendly tutors will introduce participants to the fundamentals of wheel throwing, guiding them through the process of centering clay and shaping foundational forms like cylinders and bowls.
Why Join This Special Class?
- Celebrate Women in Art and Craft – Engage in a practice that has empowered women for generations.
- Exclusive International Women's Day Bonus – Participants can keep up to six pieces instead of the usual three, at no extra cost.
- Perfect for Beginners and Craft Enthusiasts – No prior experience needed.
- Supportive and Creative Atmosphere – A great opportunity to share an experience with friends or family.
Class Details
Class Size: Limited to 10 participants for a personalised experience.
Ages: 15+ (younger children welcome if attending with a participating parent).
Cost: $99 per person, including glazing and firing of six pieces, completed by our expert technician.
Glazing and Collection: Finished pieces will be glazed and fired, ready for collection in approximately 3–4 weeks.
Group Discounts Available: Special rates for two or three attendees in the one ticket.
This workshop is more than just a class; it is a celebration of creativity, tradition, and the ongoing contributions of women in the arts.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
After your workshop:
- Our experienced tutor will trim and tidy all your masterpieces ready to be fired in the kiln;
- Our kiln technician will bisque fire your masterpieces. Then they will glaze them using food safe glazes and fire them a second time before packaging them up for you to collect;
So much work goes into the pieces behind the scenes, such is the dedication and commitment that Clay Talk makes in providing you with a fun time on the pottery wheel and professionally trimmed and glazed masterpieces to take home!
Your finished ceramic pieces will be ready for collection at Clay Talk 3-4 weeks after your workshop. You will be notified by SMS or email when your pieces are ready for collection.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
To secure your place in a class, course or workshop we require full payment at the time of booking.
Bookings are only accepted through our online portal at www.
Payment of class, course or workshop fees can only be made through our online portal at www.
ACCESS
Clay Talk studio is located on the grounds of Montsalvat. For this reason, there are security measures in place to prevent trespassing and maintain your safety. Upon booking you will receive a map which has instructions on how to access Clay Talk studio. Please read this before coming to class.
REFUNDS / ABSENCE / TRANSFERS/ CANCELLATION
- We do not offer refunds if you change your mind after you have made the booking. Please be sure you are able to commit to the class, course or workshop dates and times prior to booking.
- Transfers are done upon email request and subject to available spaces only. Failure to transfer successfully will mean receiving a credit note or being transferred to a later term of the same class.
- If you are unable to attend a class, please contact us at claytalk@montsalvat.com.au on the day of your class. In exceptional circumstances, we can make alternative arrangements to compensate for lost class time.
- Retrospective requests (a request for a make-up from last term for example) for class make-ups are not accepted. We request you make contact via email or phone to Clay Talk as soon as you can’t make class so that we can make alternative arrangements for you.
- Clay Talk reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances such as insufficient enrolments or illness or for maintenance works. You will be notified prior to the class if cancellation of the class is deemed necessary, or if there will be another date scheduled, or if a pro-rata refund will be provided.
ILLNESS
If classes and workshops are cancelled due to illness of a tutor, and the inability to find a suitable replacement, Clay Talk will endeavour to provide rescheduled dates for classes and workshops.
In the event that students cannot attend the rescheduled classes, students/attendees must email claytalk@montsalvat.com.au as soon as possible prior to the commencement of the rescheduled class or workshop.
If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled classes or workshop Clay Talk may, at its absolute discretion, provide either a credit note, or a pro-rata refund (minus an administration fee of 10%).
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are only available through our online portal www. Gift vouchers can be purchased for a minimum of $20 and are valid for 3 years from purchase.
Gift vouchers can only be used for booking classes, courses and/or workshops at Clay Talk through our online portal. Gift vouchers can be applied at check out when booking a class, course or workshop.
What you will learn
- How to throw and make beautiful pottery on the wheel
- Getting your hands a little messy and feel the extraordinary power of clay
- How to make bowls, vases and cylinders
What you will get
- 3 finished pieces fired, glazed and ready to take home in 3-4 weeks
- An appreciation for clay & pottery
- Lots of laughs & smiles
What to bring
- Towel
- Apron
- Closed-in shoes
What to wear
Casual / older clothes and covered or closed-in shoes - clay can get messy!
Appropriate for
Anyone who is crafty and arty!
Nestled within Montsalvat—Australia’s oldest continuously active artists' community—our studios offer a diverse range of creative outlets. Clay Talk is one of several studios, providing ceramics classes in wheel throwing and hand building for all levels, alongside specialised programs led by established artists.
In addition to ceramics, we also offer classes in drawing, painting, and mosaic, with an expanded repertoire of educational offerings planned for 2025. This dynamic environment supports learners across various disciplines, all within the inspiring setting of Montsalvat, where art is created, taught, exhibited, and experienced.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a transfer or credit note.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS
To secure your place in a class, course or workshop we require full payment at the time of booking.
Bookings are only accepted through our online portal at www.claytalk.weteachme.com/.
Payment of class, course or workshop fees can only be made through our online portal at www.claytalk.weteachme.com/.
ACCESS TO CLAY TALK & OTHER ART CLASSES
Clay Talk studio is the centre for organising all art courses located on the grounds of Montsalvat. For this reason there are security measures in place to prevent trespassing and maintain your safety. Upon booking you should receive an Information Kit which has instructions on how to access Clay Talk studio and other art studio spaces that pertains to your class.
REFUNDS / ABSENCE / TRANSFERS
- We DO NOT automatically offer refunds or transfers if you change your mind after you have made the booking.
- Our first option will always be to offer a credit note.
- Please be sure you are able to commit to the class, course or workshop dates and times prior to booking.
- If your circumstances have changed BEFORE the class or term starts and cannot commit, we will offer you a refund MINUS the 8% transfer fees incurred to process this of total cost you paid.
- We might be able to offer alternative arrangements if you cannot attend class by contacting us at claytalk@montsalvat.com.au to check if you are eligible within 5 working days of missing your class . Retrospective requests will not be accepted. Studio Access times are NOT make-up classes.
- Clay Talk reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances such as insufficient enrolments. You will be notified prior to the class if cancellation of the class is deemed necessary and a pro-rata refund will be provided.
ILLNESS
In the event that students cannot attend the classes, students must email claytalk@montsalvat.com.au as soon as possible prior to the commencement of the rescheduled class or workshop. If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled classes or workshop Clay Talk may, at its absolute discretion, provide either a credit note or a pro-rata refund (minus an administration fee of 8%).
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are only available through our online portal www.claytalk.weteachme.com/. Gift vouchers can be purchased for a minimum of $20 and are valid for 3 years from purchase. Gift vouchers can be only be used for booking classes, courses and/or workshops at Clay Talk through our online portal. Gift vouchers can be applied at check out when booking a class, course or workshop. Purchased Gift Vouchers through Clay Talk, Montsalvat and We Teach Me cannot be exchanged for cash in return and can only be used to the value of the courses and experiences on offer for the benefit of your artistic pursuit and happiness.
FIRING OF WORK AT CLAY TALK
Most workshops include firing and glazing of a specific number of pieces. Check the workshop listing description on our online platform. Students participating in one-off workshops must label their pieces with the name associated with their booking/ticket.
We take extreme care with your work but accidents do happen and we are unable to guarantee that your work will be successfully fired. Clay Talk takes no responsibility for failure or breakage of work.
Term classes at CLAY TALK:
- Firing of 3kg of finished work per student is included in the term class fee for most clases.
- Students can make and fire more work over this limit however additional charges apply.
- Students must label each of their pieces with their Makers Mark (your Makers Mark is made up of the initials of your first, middle & last name and your class code e.g. John Adam Smith = JAS). No Makers Mark will mean your work will not be fired.
If a kiln shelf is badly damaged from your work due to incorrect glaze type or clay body, you will be charged for the cost of replacing that shelf.
- If your work damages the interior of the kiln, you will be required to pay a fine based on the severity of the damage to be determined by the Clay Talk Studio Coordinator.
COLLECTION OF WORK
- Firing, glazing and packaging of your work takes approximately 2-4 weeks after your class/workshop.
- You will be notified by email when your work is ready for collection.
- Student work must be collected within 1 month of being notified. Students will be notified by email to the email address provided upon booking. If fired work, leftover clay and/or tools are not collected within this time it will be disposed of or donated to Clay Talk Fundraising.