Teen Pottery Workshop: Sydney Icons in Clay (12-18 year olds)
Get inspired by the magic of Sydney Harbour and create your own pottery pieces based on two of our city’s most iconic landmarks - the Opera House and Luna Park.
In this hands‑on workshop, teens aged between 12-18 will design and build a functional object such as a cup, plate, or small bowl, drawing inspiration from the shapes, colours and personality of these beloved Sydney icons.
After a short break, we will return to our pieces and bring them to life using underglaze painting techniques.
No experience needed - just bring your imagination and let Sydney Harbour spark your creativity.
What We’ll Do
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Create your clay piece inspired by the Opera House or Luna Park
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Learn hand‑building techniques suitable for beginners
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Paint your work with underglazes after a short break
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Have your piece glazed and fired for a professional finish
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Collect your finished work three weeks later
Please note:
- Every participant’s work will be professionally glazed and fired after the workshop, ready for collection three weeks later. You’ll be notified by email when they’re ready
- This is a one-day workshop with two available sessions: 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–4:30pm
What parents have said
"Thank you so much. All three girls I brought loved the session. One in particular has done a lot of pottery classes, including adult wheel classes. She thought it was really worthwhile, with a great teacher."
"It was a excellent course and the girls loved it."
These workshops are part of The Holiday Break program and proudly supported by the Office for Youth
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Sherelyn Cullen
Sherelyn is an emerging artist living and working in Sydney. Focusing on slip casting and hand building, she explores light and movement through her unique ceramic creations which are architecturally and structurally inspired.
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Bolivia is her cultural background, where colour is an important part of regional identities. Colour is an essential element of her design and storytelling.
Having developed a love for shaping clay by hand, Sherelyn's work is experimental, playful and occasionally accidental. What energises her are pieces with tactile qualities, functionality and most importantly bring joy when viewed and used.
Sherelyn completed her Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts (Ceramics) in 2024. Alongside her own creative practice, she’s passionate about sharing her love for pottery through teaching.
Sherelyn's work has been exhibited in various shows from 2022 to 2026, including the Australian Ceramics Open Studios, Kerrie Lowe Gallery, the Sydney Easter Show, Gallery Lane Cove, and her solo graduation exhibition in Hornsby.
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