Melbourne Ceramic Classes
RLF Glaze Lab is housed in R L Foote Design Studio. Here you can find a range of ceramic workshops and courses from slip-casting to hand-building ceramic sculpture.
Slipcasting is a method of making ceramics with a liquid clay body, which is poured into a plaster mould and allows for more interesting and complex shapes. Unlike pottery classes, which use potter’s wheel, slipcasting allows beginners to create really complex shapes within short time.
We can’t wait to welcome you into our serene and inspiring studio and creative space; here, you will be guided and encouraged to explore your creativity in new ways with like-minded people.
Check out our class schedules and types of classes below:
Events & Classes
New Upcoming Classes
Children’s Ceramic Play Class
Come with your children (7+) for a fun and interactive class exploring hand built & slip cast ceramic techniques. In this child friendly class you will make a series of sculptural magnates using tools, cookie cutters and hand sculpting.
Guardian must attend.
- All materials included
- 1.5 hrs
- Beginner
$80 per person
Painting on Ceramics Class
Join our fun, hands-on ceramics workshop where you’ll create your own plate and cup using slip-casting techniques. Then bring your pieces to life with underglaze painting to achieve beautiful watercolor-style designs. No ceramics or drawing experience needed, just your creativity! You’ll learn both making and decorating methods.
- Length: 1.5hrs
- Beginner to Intermediate
$90 per person
Glaze-Making Workshop
Ideal for people who want to start making their own glazes but aren’t quite ready to commit to the expanded glaze-making course. Learn tips and tricks from years of experience.
Pick from:
- Gloopy Glaze
- Crater Glaze
- Crawl Glaze
- Crystalline Glaze TBC
- All materials included
- 2.5 hrs, 6pm Thursdays
- Beginner to Intermediate
$180-$200 per person
6-week Glaze-Making Course
R L Foote Design Studio makes all our own glazes in-house for our ceramic production and we are now opening up our Glaze Lab for in-person masterclasses.
If you have ever wanted to make your own glazes and understand the science behind what happens in the kiln, this is the course for you.
- All materials included
- 2 hrs each week for 6 weeks
- Beginner to intermediate
$650 per person
Group Ceramic Classes
Do you have a group of friends, family, colleagues or clients who you’d like to invite to experience a unique and fun event?
We can accommodate groups from 6 to 24 people for a customised ceramic class in our light and airy creative workshop.
Chat to us about what we can cover in the ceramic class and how we can help to shape the experience you're after.
We can also help you to organise food and beverage catering in our private dining space whether it be an evening event with bubbles or a Saturday afternoon tea.
NOTES:
Price includes all materials and equipment required. Additional firings, clay and glaze are available at a cost.
Free onsite parking available. Clifton Hill train station is a five to ten minute walk from the studio.
Please wear closed-toe footwear and comfortable clothing that you are happy to get dirty in!
By booking a place in the Slipcasting Afternoon Workshop, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
Ceramic pieces should be ready for pick-up 1-3 weeks after your workshop. We ask if you could pick up your pieces within 2 weeks of receiving our email, sadly we don’t have the room to store and pieces may be disposed of if not collected.