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Shop 5 79 West Burleigh Road
Burleigh Heads 4220
Gold Coast
Contact Us
Ph: 0499 352 553
E: [email protected]
Our little studio in the heart of Burleigh is our home away from home. We are more than a pottery studio. We are a space for creation, community and wellness.
We offer pottery classes, kiln hire, monthly art exhibitions, painting classes, connection workshops, and venue hire. Our mission is to bring people together to discover the harmony in creating.
Pottery Studio
Pottery Classes
We have something for first-timers, experienced potters and everyone in between. We offer different hand-building and on-the-wheel classes where you will learn every aspect of pottery and many techniques. Our experienced teachers have gathered many tips and tricks & they are keen to share them with you!
Mud Club
Join the Mud Club for the ultimate ceramic experience. Dive deep into the art of ceramics and unleash your creativity at your own pace.
Kiln Hire
We can bake your pieces to perfection. Bring in your home-grown ceramics for a sure-fire kiln fire.
Pottery Gift Vouchers
Surprise your loved ones with the gift of creativity! Choose from our range of pottery classes and receive a voucher code they can redeem anytime. Perfect for friends, family, couples, hobby enthusiasts, or anyone looking to unwind and explore their artistic side. Our gift credits never expire and can be used for any class at our studio—whether they’re beginners or seasoned creators.
What's On
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Dirty Hands Burleigh is a wonderful pottery school and studio located in Burleigh Heads. The studio offers a welcoming and creative environment for pottery enthusiasts of all skill levels. The instructors (shout out to Miriam) are knowledgeable and patient, making it a great place for beginners and experienced potters alike. Liz is also great to deal with, she is always very helpful with all my queries. The facility is well-equipped, and they offer a variety of classes and workshops to explore different pottery techniques. I loved the advanced courses offered by Dirty Hands. It helped accelerate my journey to become a better potter.The sense of community and the opportunity to express your creativity make Dirty Hands Burleigh a fantastic place to learn and practice pottery.
I know Miriam, the wheel teacher, so I knew I would have fun at these classes, but what I didn’t know is that she is such an amazing teacher! Miriam is calm, fun, and very thorough. At the start of each class, she sat down at a wheel with us to explain and demonstrate what we were doing that day. Whenever I felt like I had a question like “where should our hands be during that part”, before I could ask, she would answer my question in her explanation. This happened a lot and I really appreciated her thoroughness 😀 There was never a moment I felt like I failed if a piece didn't work, it was always “yeah that happens, but here’s what we can do to fix it”.I completed my 4-week course over a month ago (where I made the 5 pieces you see all together) and have since gone back for the casual classes, making more pots/vases and even a bowl!Dirty Hands have a wonderful team and I'm excited to continue my pottery journey with them 😀 Highly recommend!!
I have just finished the beginners course and it was fantastic I made quite a lot of pieces so it was really good value the teacher was excellent and the class was lots of fun and you can have a glass of wine while you are potting !!!! I am going back to make some plates for Xmas 🎄
Sip and Spin Class.We were quite apprehensive at first as we had not done any pottery for a very long time.. our teacher Miriam was just lovely and we soon felt comfortable and at ease. We are so happy with the pieces we made. Highly recommend this class
The place was created with so much love and intention! The teachers are amazing and highly skilled! I took home soo much from all the pottery courses and art classes I've done! What a pleasure being able to spend so much time in such a great space!
I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in an art competition that opened doors to an awesome experience: painting a mural with my talented friend Ju Ferreira. From start to finish, the Dirty Hands team showed a passion to fostering creativity, connecting with the local community, and supporting artists like me.The team at Dirty Hands is an absolute gem (Steve, Iago and Liz) . They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like part of their artistic family from the moment I stepped through their doors. Their warmth, kindness, and genuine enthusiasm for art were contagious, creating an atmosphere that was both inspiring and comfortable.Throughout the mural painting process, the Dirty Hands team proved to be not only supportive but also incredibly amazing. They were there every step of the way, offering guidance and support.Thanks to Dirty Hands, Ju and I had opportunity to connect with the local community. We believe in the power of art to bring people together and foster meaningful connections.Thanks Dirty Hands for such an uplifting and positive experience. Thank you for the opportunity to leave our mark in Burleigh and make it more magical!Mari Bray xxx
I had a wonderful time at the clay free hand workshop! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the experience even more enjoyable. As a first-timer, I was thrilled to create something with my own hands, and I'm grateful for their guidance. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a fun activity to do with friends and family.