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.
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.
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.
Friends and Family Fridays | February
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.
Clay Club | February
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!
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.
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.
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.
Glazing Basics with Bella Florence | November 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.
Club Working Bee | Spring
It's been six months since the last bee, so it's time to pitch in again!
Every season, we take one day to get the membership together to make necessary repairs / deep clean the studio. This is for the good of the membership – we'll fix stuff, make space for your new creations, and make sure the tools you need are there and in good order.
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.