🌟 Saturday Clay Play: Get Messy, Get Creative, Make Together!
Swap screens for squishy clay this Saturday morning, and why not get your hands dirty too? Clay Play at Clay Talk, Montsalvat is a one-off, two-hour hand-building session for kids, teens and their grown-ups. No term commitment, no experience needed, just bring your curiosity (and clothes that don’t mind a bit of mess)!
🕙 Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm | One-off session
👨👧 Bring a Grown-Up: Parent & Child Ticket
Clay Play is even better together! Book our discounted Parent & Child ticket and share a morning of making side by side. Siblings are welcome too, so bring the whole crew.
Our parent-and-child sessions are hugely popular, and it’s easy to see why. Kids love having a parent in the studio with them, and grown-ups love the chance to switch off, slow down and play again. It’s a rare couple of hours where nobody’s on a device, everyone’s focused on making, and you all go home with something you made together.
🖐️ Why Hands-On Matters More Than Ever
Today’s kids (and adults!) spend more time tapping, swiping and scrolling than ever before. Clay offers something screens can’t: the chance to slow down, get your hands dirty, and make something real. Squeezing, rolling, pinching and shaping clay builds fine motor skills, problem-solving and patience, and there’s something deeply calming about it. Working with clay helps kids and grown-ups alike to focus, unwind and feel grounded, supporting mental health and wellbeing in a world that’s always switched on. And nothing beats the pride of holding something you made with your own two hands!
🐉 What You’ll Do
- Pinch, coil and slab your way through fun hand-building techniques
- Create creatures, critters, little pots or whatever your imagination dreams up
- Play with textures, patterns and surface decoration
- Make finished pieces that are fired in our kilns, ready to take home and show off
🧰 What’s Included
- All clay, glazes and colourants
- Use of our studio tools
- Kiln firing of your creations
✨ Who It’s For
All skill levels welcome! Perfect for first-timers wanting a taste of clay, families looking for a creative morning out, or young makers keen to squeeze in some extra studio time. It’s also a great way to try clay before joining one of our term classes.
📍 Why Families Love Clay Talk
- Friendly, expert teaching in a beautiful Montsalvat studio
- A relaxed, supportive and screen-free space
- Plenty of freedom to play, explore and create together
- The joy of taking home your very own ceramic masterpieces!
🎉 Give your family a Saturday morning of mud, magic and making. Spots are limited, so book now!
Please note: Montsalvat does not open till 10am. No admittance on site till 10am. Please DO NOT jump fences or gates.
CLAY PLAY: TERMS & CONDITIONS
By booking this class, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before booking.
BOOKINGS & PAYMENT
Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your child’s place. Bookings and payments are only accepted through our online portal at www.
ACCESS
Clay Talk studio is located on the grounds of Montsalvat, where security measures are in place for everyone’s safety. Upon booking you will receive an Information Kit with instructions on how to access the studio. Please read it before coming to class.
REFUNDS, ILLNESS & ABSENCE
When you book, you are committing to the class date and time. Please make sure your child can attend before booking.
- We do not offer refunds for change of mind, illness, or if your child is unable to attend for any reason of your own.
- If your child can’t attend, email claytalk@montsalvat.com.au before the class start time to request a transfer to an upcoming session (subject to availability) or a credit note.
- If you don’t notify us before the class, the booking is forfeited and no transfer or credit note will be provided.
- If Clay Talk cancels a class (for example due to tutor illness, low enrolments or maintenance), you will be offered a full refund, a transfer to another session or a credit note.
Nothing in these terms limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers can be purchased through www. from a minimum of $20 and are valid for 3 years. They can be applied at checkout when booking any Clay Talk class, course or workshop.
FIRING OF WORK
Firing of your child’s finished work from the session is included in the class fee. We take great care with every piece, but accidents can happen during firing, and Clay Talk cannot guarantee that all work will survive the kiln. Clay Talk takes no responsibility for breakage or firing failure.
COLLECTION OF WORK
Pieces are fired and ready to collect 3–4 weeks after the class. You will be notified by SMS and email when your child’s work is ready.
Work must be collected within 30 days of notification. Uncollected work will be repurposed.
Please check your messages, including your spam/junk folder. Clay Talk takes no responsibility for missed notifications.
Details
You will learn
- Express themselves through fun and imaginative play with clay.
- Harness their creative spacial design skills.
- How to relax and be present while being absorbed in sculpting & being on the potter's wheel.
You will get
- Skills in making animals and figures, taking home a couple of figurine masterpieces!
Appropriate for
Creative young minds interested in trying ceramics. You may have never touched clay before or be looking to extend your existing skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Apron.
- Towel.
What to wear
Comfortable older clothes and closed in shoes - clay can get messy!
Planning a Private Event?
From corporate team building to birthdays and hen's parties, Montsalvat Arts Education can tailor a private pottery classes experience for your group.
Your Teacher
Meet the Clay Talk Teaching Team
Our Clay Play sessions are led by experienced, practising ceramic artists who love sharing the joy of clay with kids and families. Every teacher brings a minimum of five years' experience teaching children, holds a current Working With Children Check, and knows how to make a studio session feel relaxed, welcoming and loads of fun.
Our teachers are warm, patient and community-minded, with a knack for meeting every maker where they are. Whether your child is shy and trying clay for the first time or bursting with big ideas, they'll get the guidance and encouragement they need to create something they're proud of. Parents joining in get the same friendly support, so no one needs any experience at all.
Throughout the session, you'll learn the foundations of hand-building, including pinching, coiling and slab work, along with simple ways to add texture, pattern and decoration. Our teachers balance gentle instruction with plenty of freedom to play, so every piece that leaves the studio is uniquely yours.
Expect smiles and some laughs, a little mess, and a morning that's all about making together.
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
These Terms and Conditions apply to all Montsalvat Arts Education programs, including term classes, workshops, short courses, and special events such as the Fire & Clay Festival.
Bookings & Payments
Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
All bookings must be made through our online portal:www.claytalk.weteachme.com
Payments are accepted exclusively through this platform.
Places are limited and cannot be held without payment.
Access to Clay Talk & Other Montsalvat Arts Education Studios & facilities
Montsalvat Arts Education coordinates all art programs located on the grounds of Montsalvat. For safety and security, access is restricted to enrolled participants.
Upon booking, you will receive an Information Kit outlining access procedures.
Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe entry to studio spaces relevant to your program.
Refunds, Absences & Transfers
We do not offer refunds for change of mind after booking.
Transfers may be requested, subject to availability and approval.
Please ensure you can commit to the scheduled dates and times before booking.
Refund Requests (Before Program
Commencement)
Refunds prior to program
commencement will only be considered under exceptional personal circumstances, such
as the loss of an immediate family member, and are subject to management discretion
and approval. Where a refund is approved, a 4% administration fee will be deducted
from the total amount paid.
Missed Classes or Sessions
Requests for alternative arrangements must be made within five (5) working days of a missed session by emailing:claytalk@montsalvat.com.au
Retrospective requests will not be accepted.
Studio access sessions are not considered make-up classes.
Cancellation by Montsalvat Arts Education
Montsalvat Arts Education reserves the right to cancel programs due to unforeseen circumstances, including insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified and provided with a pro-rata refund.
Illness & Medical Absence
If you are unable to attend due to illness:
Please notify us as soon as possible by emailing:claytalk@montsalvat.com.au
Where applicable, alternative arrangements, credit, or a pro-rata refund (less an 8% administration fee) may be offered at our discretion.
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are available exclusively through:www.claytalk.weteachme.com
Minimum value: $20
Valid for three (3) years from purchase
Redeemable only for Clay Talk programs via the online portal
Not redeemable for cash and non-transferable
Gift vouchers are intended to support your creative learning and artistic development.
Firing of Work – Clay Talk Term Classes Only
Many workshops and classes include firing and glazing of a specified number of pieces. Please refer to individual course listings for details.
General Requirements
All work must be clearly labelled with the name used for booking.
We take great care with all work; however, ceramics involves inherent risks.
Clay Talk cannot guarantee successful firing outcomes and accepts no liability for breakage, cracking, or firing faults.
Clay Talk Term Classes – Firing Conditions
For most term classes:
Up to 10kg of finished work per student is included in fees
Additional firing will incur extra charges
All pieces must be labelled with your Maker’s Mark(Initials + Class Code, e.g. John Adam Smith = JAS)
Unmarked work will not be fired.
Damage of pieces in Clay Talk only
Damage caused by inappropriate clay bodies or glazes may result in replacement costs for kiln shelves.
Significant kiln damage may incur additional repair fees, assessed by the Studio Coordinator.
Fire & Clay Festival – Work & Firings
For Fire & Clay Festival participants:
Firing allocations and work limits are outlined in your festival registration pack.
All work must be labelled clearly and handled in accordance with staff instructions.
Due to the experimental nature of atmospheric and wood firings, outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Collection of Work
Processing, firing, glazing, and packaging typically takes 2–4 weeks after program completion.
You will be notified by email when work is ready for collection.
Work must be collected within one (1) month of notification.
Uncollected work, materials, or tools may be disposed of or donated to Clay Talk fundraising initiatives after this period.
Contact
For all enquiries relating to bookings, attendance, or policies, please contact:
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