Shoalhaven Potters Inc
Welcome to
Shoalhaven Potters
Shoalhaven Potters Studio
opens 9:30am to 2pm
Mondays & Fridays
Get your hands dirty!
From newbie to seasoned ceramicist, you'll find a group of clay enthusiasts ready to share the love for pottery in a fun, supportive environment.We're a non-profit association, powered by the dedication of volunteers.The only thing more fired up than the kiln is our passion for pottery!UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPT NEW MEMBERS.
PUBLIC EVENT
Open Studio
17 to 22 April 2025
Pyree Workshop
PUBLIC EVENT
Creative Moments
25 October to 15 November 2025
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery
MEMBERS EVENT
Pit Fire
Date TBC
Pyree - Members only event
Pyree Village Markets
Our Makers Market
The Shoalhaven Potters market, organised by our members, takes place once a month right outside the Shoalhaven Potters Workshop.It’s a treasure trove of handmade goodies, with stalls offering everything from local produce, arts, crafts, pottery, and woodwork, to needlecraft, natural fibre baskets, plants, cakes, jams, clothing—and that’s just scratching the surface!Grab some tasty food and drinks, and bring your dog along for the fun.Interested in holding a stall at Pyree markets?
Pyree Village Markets
4th Sunday of each month*
9am to 1:30pm
About Shoalhaven Potters
Shoalhaven Potters Incorporated is a not-for-profit pottery association.In 1973 the Shoalhaven Potters Society (currently known as Shoalhaven Potters Incorporated) moved to its current location of the Pyree School classroom.
We provide a workshop space to support the community. Our members have access to pottery wheels, work space, moulds, wedging tables, a slab roller and our electric kilns.Shoalhaven Potters Inc. is all about creating a welcoming and inspiring space. It's the perfect place to connect with fellow pottery and ceramics enthusiasts and get some encouragement from a community of like-minded artists.The studio operates on a volunteer basis, with all members contributing to its functioning. Bisque firing at 1000°C and High fire at cone 10. Clay is available for purchase.The studio does not offer a firing-only membership. Members who don't engage with the community aside from firing, may have their membership canceled due to limited availability. Firings are volunteer-run, so frequency can't be guaranteed.We host a variety of events throughout the year, including the Pyree markets on the 4th Sunday of every month.
Membership
temporary members
New members must attend our 7 weeks introduction programme.For a small fee of $60*, you can become a temporary member for 7 weeks. During this time, you'll learn a variety of pottery techniques, including: pinch pots, slabs, coils, molds, wheel throwing, glazing, and gain insight into the operation of our studio.An additional *$5 attendance fee will be payable per visit to cover insurance costs. Clay and firing costs are extra. This informal tuition is provided by our volunteers who are all experienced long time members of Shoalhaven Potters. Full payment of temporary membership is required on the first day of attendance.At the end of your 7-week temporary membership, you'll have the opportunity to apply for full membership, granting you access to a wide range of creative pottery experiences.
full members
Upon completing our introduction programme you will have the opportunity to apply for a full membership at the cost of $60/year.
Opening Days
The studio is open on Mondays from 10-2:00pm and Fridays from 9.30am-2pm. If you are a member, no need to book in advance - just show up, sign in, and pay your $5.00 insurance fee on the day.
Additional information is posted on our Members WhatsApp group.
Volunteering
As part of your membership, you'll be asked to volunteer some of your time to support the studio. This could include tasks like participating in working bees, helping with the monthly deep clean, bringing supplies, volunteering at events, or assisting with clay moving and recycling. Every contribution helps strengthen the community and makes running the studio easier.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS