Intermediate Ceramics: Make Your Own Projects
8 weeks of dedicated studio time, creative freedom & expert guidance
Thursdays | 9:30am–12:00pm
8 October – 3 Dec 2026 (no class Nov 12)
Adele Macer Ceramics Studio, Thornbury
Early Bird / Introductory Price: $795
Standard Price: $850
Maximum 3 students
Already know your way around clay and want the freedom to make the things you actually want to make?
This 8-week intermediate ceramics course is designed for you.
Rather than making the same project as everyone else, you'll bring your own ideas, projects and creative goals to the studio and spend eight weeks developing them with the support of experienced potter Adele Macer.
You'll have 20 hours of dedicated studio time to experiment, refine your skills, work through tricky ideas and make at your own pace — with Adele there to offer personalised guidance, demonstrate techniques, troubleshoot problems and help you take your work further.
A tiny group. Your projects. Plenty of guidance.
This course is intentionally kept to a tiny group of just three students, so you get plenty of individual attention from Adele while still having the energy and inspiration of working alongside other makers.
It's a small, relaxed studio environment where you can work on your own projects with personalised guidance from an experienced potter.
There’s no prescribed project and no expectation that everyone will be making the same thing.
You decide what you want to make.
You might come with a project you've been dreaming about, a technique you want to master, a form you want to explore — or simply a head full of ideas and no idea where to start.
We'll work it out together.
What happens over the 8 weeks?
WEEK 1 — Induction, Ideas & Planning
We'll begin with a studio safety induction and an introduction to the studio, including:
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Studio safety and procedures
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Overview of clay, tools and materials
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Understanding the studio equipment and workspace
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Discussion and review of your project ideas
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Planning what you'd like to work on throughout the course
We'll look at your ideas, work out what's achievable within the course and make a plan for your projects.
WEEKS 2–7 — Your Studio Time
This is where the fun really begins.
These are student-led sessions, meaning you decide what you want to work on.
Adele will be there throughout the session to provide personalised guidance, demonstrations, feedback and troubleshooting whenever you need it.
You might be:
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Developing a particular form or technique
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Working on a series of pieces
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Experimenting with different construction methods
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Refining skills you've already learned
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Trying something completely new
Your projects. Your ideas. Your pace.
WEEK 8 — Glazing Day
Once you've made your pieces, we'll finish the course with a dedicated glazing session.
You'll have access to a selection of Adele Macer Ceramics studio glazes, with guidance on choosing and applying glazes to your work.
Then it's off to the kiln!
Your finished work will be ready for collection approximately 2–4 weeks after the course finishes. You'll receive a notification when your pieces have been fired and are ready to collect.
What's included?
Your $795 Early Bird / $850 Standard course fee includes:
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20 hours of studio time — 8 x 2.5-hour sessions
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One bag of clay
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Firing for up to 12 pieces
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Studio glazes
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Use of studio tools and equipment
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Personalised guidance from Adele
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A maximum of just 3 students
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The freedom to pursue your own projects
Everything you need to work with clay during the course is provided.
More clay? No problem.
You'll receive one bag of clay per course.
If you need more, additional clay can be purchased at the studio rate.
Your course includes firing for up to 12 pieces.
Additional firing is available at $10/kg.
Is this course for me?
This course is aimed at intermediate pottery students who already have some experience working with clay and are comfortable working independently.
It's perfect if you're looking for:
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More freedom to develop your own ideas
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Dedicated time to work on personal projects
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Individual guidance without being told exactly what to make
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Help troubleshooting tricky techniques
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An opportunity to experiment and push your skills further
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A relaxed, creative studio environment
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A small group where you can receive plenty of one-on-one attention
Please note: this isn't a beginner course or a structured project-based class. You should have some prior pottery experience.
Students aged 12–18 years must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.
What should I bring?
Just the things you don't mind getting messy!
🧺 An old towel that you don't mind getting clay on
👕 An apron, smock or large shirt that you don't mind getting clay on
👟 Closed-toe shoes
Everything else is provided.
A few important things to know
Miss a class?
I'll always do my best to accommodate you if you miss a session, but make-up classes cannot be guaranteed and depend on studio availability and class numbers. There are only three wheels available.
Can't make glazing week?
If you're unable to attend the final glazing session, you may be able to join another class to glaze your work, subject to availability.
Alternatively, your work can be glazed for you using a selection of studio glazes.
When will I get my pottery?
After glazing, your work will be fired in the studio. You'll be notified when it's ready for collection — generally 2–4 weeks after the course finishes.
Terms & Conditions
Bookings & refunds
All bookings are final once payment has been made. Adele Macer Ceramics Studio cannot offer refunds due to change of mind or changes in personal circumstances.
Courses must reach a minimum of 2/3 capacity in order to proceed. If the course does not reach the minimum number of students, a full refund will be offered.
Missed classes
While I will always do my best to accommodate students who miss a class, make-up classes are dependent on class numbers and studio availability. There are only three wheels available, so make-up sessions cannot be guaranteed.
Missing the glazing session
If you cannot attend the final glazing session, you may be able to join another class to glaze your work, subject to availability.
Alternatively, you can arrange for your work to be glazed for you using a selection of studio glazes.
Collection of finished work
Glazed work will be fired after the course and students will be notified when their pieces are ready for collection. Please allow approximately 2–4 weeks after the course finishes for this process.
Ready to make something that's actually yours?
Eight weeks. 20 hours of studio time. Your ideas. Your projects. And an experienced potter there when you need a hand.
Come with an idea, a sketchbook, a Pinterest board — or just a desire to make.
With only three students in the studio, you'll have the space, freedom and individual attention to really get stuck into your own work.
Early Bird / Introductory: $795
Standard: $850
Maximum 3 students.
Book your place and let's make some things.
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