General Information

We are offering terms for 8 weeks. We also do different workshops and open studio time for our existing students during the year. They will be announced separately.

Term 2026

The studio is open during term and closed for term holidays, except for special workshops

Classes and Fees

The class fee does not include glazing & firing. We charge $15 per kg glaze & firing fee. The glaze firing fee must be paid when picking up the fired pieces. Clay can be bought at the studio. We have several different clays on stock.  We fire maximum to Cone 6.  The clay you bring must be in the original package, otherwise will be fired to maximum Earthenware temperature if not clear.

Bellbird Single Class

Bellbird Single Class as announced (Taster Class) for Throwing / Hand Building / Glazing / Firing / excl. Clay
Taster Classes are 3 hrs long. Taster Classes are announced separately via our Booking Classes Page.

Bellbird Term

Bellbird Term at mentioned times on Schedule for Throwing / Hand Building / Glazing / Firing / excl. Clay
You get 8 classes, each 2.5 hrs long, whereof each class has 15 mins of preparation and cleaning up. Teaching is 2hrs where students are getting demonstration and individual attendance.

Bellbird Open Studio Pass per year

Bellbird Open Studio Pass at agreed times for Throwing / Hand Building       (excl. Firing, Glazing and Clay)
The Bellbird Open Studio Pass is for those who know pottery, who are able to load/unload kilns, know how to use the wheel and/or handbuilding tools, are familiar with mixing glazes etc.  We are offering you to use the studio on the agreed “Open Studio Days/Times” (max 6 hours per week/ 8 weeks per term / 4 terms a year), considering that you are aware of the health and safety regulations and follow them. The Bellbird Open Studio Pass is valid for all 4 terms within a year. Between the terms, the studio is closed and only open for special workshops. Please contact Kathrin for price and dates.

Our Kilns

We have 3 Electric Kilns and 1 Raku Kiln:
– Woodrow Kiln 1 – 170L  with inside dimensions of (WxDxH): 46 x 46 x 80 cm
– Woodrow Kiln 2 – 225L with inside dimensions of (WxDxH): 50 x 50 x 80 cm
– Woodrow Kiln 3 – 420L with inside dimensions of (WxDxH): 60 x 57.5 x 98.5 cm
– Rohde Raku Kiln – 170L with inside dimensions of (WxDxH): 61 x 61 x 58 cm

Firing

Please enter the following information into the firing book when collecting your fired pieces:
Name, Date and Weight of pieces.  The teacher will then take payment cash or via eftpos (with 1.6% surcharge).

Refund Policy & Course Cancellations

To ensure your spot in the term, the payment of the full class fee must be made on receipt of the class fee invoice.  If we do not have received payment of class minimum 14 days before class start, we have to cancel your spot. If you want to pay in instalments, please email to accounts@bellbirdartscentre.com.au. We are happy to help with a suitable payment plan for you at no extra charge.

We do not allow transfers between terms.

We refund when we change the class

Refunds of class fee will be made when we cancel or reschedule a class.

Refund if you change your mind before term has started

If you change your mind after you have booked your spot, you may transfer your booking to a friend – but only before the course starts. You have to inform us before the term starts and your refund will be done when the friend has paid the term fees.

Refund when you cancel minimum 5 days before

If you cancel your booking for a term start minimum 5 days before it will cost you 15% cancellation fee from the term fee.

No refund is given less than 4 days before

No refund when you cancel 4 days or less days prior to the term has started, or you want to step back on or after the term has started, or you don’t turn up to the classes.

Workshops & Taster Classes – Non-Refundable
Please note that course fees for workshops and taster classes are non-refundable. These sessions require significant preparation, including time, materials, and resources allocated specifically for each participant. Once booked, your spot is confirmed and cannot be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.

General Terms

We follow strictly the Health and Safety Regulations for a workshop, so please do listen to your teachers and ensure that you don’t bring yourself in danger.
Please note that we will only keep your pieces for 3 months before they will be donated or disposed of responsibly.
We are not open in School Holidays, only upon consultation and for extra workshops or other events. Please give us a call if you have questions.