Two students shaping clay on pottery wheels at Mish Mash Pottery
Mish Mash Pottery

A space to slow down, get messy, and create something one of a kind — no experience necessary.

Every piece starts
with a little mess

Build confidence, ease your mind, and find a creative outlet in a welcoming space made for every skill level.

Hand-painted botanical plates, mugs and a vase made in the studio

Why students
choose us

Pottery trimming tool illustration

Guided at your pace

Instructors adapt to beginners and returning potters

Illustration of hands shaping a clay vase

Classes for every interest

Wheel throwing, hand building, private events

Pottery sponge illustration

A relaxed, creative community

A welcoming space to unwind and make something real

Instructor guiding a student's hands on the pottery wheel

Classes built for every skill level

From beginners to advanced potters there is always something new to learn.

Small class sizes

All materials included

Underglazing same session

Our classes

Student centring clay during a wheel throwing class

Wheel Throwing

$80 pp (90min session)

Two students hand building pottery at an outdoor table

Hand Building Workshop

$60–$70pp (2 hour session)

Three hand-sculpted mushroom snail planters

Sculpting workshops

$45–$100pp (2 or more hour session)

Other offers

A private pottery event with a group around a long table

Private events

Starting from $65pp

Hand-built dinner plates being shaped on the table

Dinner Plate Set

$180pp (3 hour session)

Student underglazing a hand-built piece

Glazing-only Sessions

$45pp (90 minute session)

Meet the Potter

Katie Pettingill, founder of Mish Mash Pottery

Katie Pettingill

Loves all things ceramic — soft spot for wheel throwing

I fell in love with pottery at 17, and it’s stuck with me ever since. Throughout Year 12 and university, it was the thing that helped me switch off and relax — and that’s exactly what I want to share with everyone who walks into the studio. Clay can become almost anything, and there’s something special about watching and helping people discover just how creative they can be with their hands.

Student reviews

Private class

I highly recommend these pottery classes they’re so much fun and a great way to all come together, we had a group of 12 for my daughters 40th.

Debra Hackett

Wheel throwing class

So much fun… beautiful teacher you are Katie… Definitely go with a friend it gets every messy

Kristin Cootes

Wheel throwing class

Katie is an incredible instructor, you were so patient and made everything feel calm and fulfilling. I’ll definitely be back!

Olivia

Frequently asked questions

Hands centring clay on a pottery wheel

Do I need experience to join a class?

Not at all. Our classes are designed for complete beginners through returning potters, with guidance tailored to your skill level.

A row of pale hand-thrown vessels on linen

What’s included in the price?

Everything you need for the session — clay, tools, and studio time. Hand building classes also include underglazing, so you’ll leave having decorated your piece the same day.

Warm amber glazed mugs and beakers

Can I book a private event?

Yes! We host hens parties, birthdays, and other private events starting from $65pp — a fun, hands-on way to celebrate with a group.

Student painting a hand-built piece with underglaze
A lidded form freshly thrown on the wheel
Two hand-painted cat mugs filled with tea
Mish Mash Pottery

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