The harmony you feel Learning Pottery
Bernard Leach
“Father of British studio pottery”
About Us
Teaching pottery in Kiama - creating ceramic craft and art
We help bring out your personal response to ceramic art.
Our small classes allow master potter Fran Smith to spend time with you individually. She helps you to understand and then master the techniques that are vital to you achieving your creative vision.
Our Classes
Join our Kiama ceramic art classes
Four mornings a week, up to six students come to our central Kiama studio on Akuna Street to learn pottery and refine their techniques.
We have five terms a year, each lasting six weeks.
Classes are held on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Monday Morning
Classes last for three hours, and we supply you with everything you need – clay, glazes, wheels and kilns.
Thursday Morning
Come and create something beautiful to use yourself or to share with others.
Friday Morning
Our studio is conveniently located in central Kiama. We have four classes every week over a six week term.
Saturday Morning
Saturday morning classes were created for those who work during the week.
Shop for our ceramic art
Kiama Ceramic Art Studio produces functional pottery and ceramic art for sale and exhibition.
The work can be seen and purchased at Precinct Gallery, Kerry Lowe Gallery and the Australian Design Centre.
There are also two online stores: Studio Ceramics, where you can see the studio’s currently available ceramic vessels and the new ClayWeave mixed media works.
Frances Smith’s work is also frequently featured in Crackpot Studio and Gallery exhibitions in Freshwater, Sydney.
Why choose us ?
We understand the joy of creating pottery
Fran’s professional life began as a Graphic Designer. Then she discovered ceramics. She has been practicing ceramics for many years and in 2015 completed an Advanced Diploma in Ceramics.
- Full studio in central Kiama
- All materials supplied: clay, glazes, firing, aprons etc.
- Small classes ensure individual attention
- Specialising in wheel throwing
- Enhance works with surface carving, illustration and decoration
- Offering students the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work
Blog & article
Read our articles
Wondering about what to do in a ceramics studio? Here are some of our thoughts.
Studio clothing
What to bring and what to wear in the studio In the pottery studio, you’ll be making things from wet clay, washing clay from your hands and sometimes using liquid
Managing Dust
Studio safety rules – managing dust Clay dust is a health hazard Dust in the pottery studio contains particles of silica which are a health hazard. There are some simple
Making Glazes – Theory And Practice
Making Glazes – Theory And Practice How can you save money and give your ceramic art that unique touch? When a wide range of commercial glazes are available for speedy