Kangaroo Clay Club
Shape, create and make something of your own
What is Kangaroo Clay Club?
Kangaroo Clay Club is a small-group pottery program where participants can explore their creativity, learn practical pottery techniques and enjoy spending time with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Designed for adults aged 15 and over , the program is suitable for all skill levels. No previous pottery experience is needed.
Kangaroo Clay Club gives participants opportunities to:
- make choices and express their creativity
- develop fine motor skills and confidence using different tools
- practise planning, concentration and problem-solving
- learn patience by working through each stage of a project
- meet new people and enjoy being part of a small group
- experience the satisfaction of completing something themselves
Program Details
Program Details
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When
Every Monday, 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
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Where
KDS Hub, 28 Darley Road, Paradise.
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Group size
A maximum of six participants.
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Transport
Participant pick-ups and drop-offs are available.
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Lunch
Lunch is provided, or participants are welcome to bring their own.
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Materials
Clay, decorating materials, glazes and firing are included.
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Support & delivery
Fully supported by staff; safe, inclusive, weekly clue sheets provided.
How Kangaroo Clay Club works
Participants can join at any time and work at their own pace. With support from the instructor, they will choose and plan a pottery project, then shape, decorate and finish their piece over approximately three to four weeks.
Projects may include practical or decorative pieces, such as coffee mugs, pinch pots, coil pots, bowls or animal figures. We will arrange for each finished piece to be fired, ready for participants to take home and enjoy.
Once one project is complete, participants can choose something new to create.
How Kangaroo Clay Club Works
Join at any time
There are no set program blocks, so participants can begin whenever they are ready.
Choose what to create
Participants choose their own pottery project and plan it with support from the instructor.
Create at your own pace
Most pieces take around three to four weeks to shape, decorate and finish.
Take your creation home
We arrange for finished pieces to be fired, ready for participants to take home and enjoy.
What Participants Gain
With guidance from trained instructor and the KDS support team, participants will have the opportunity to explore:
What participants will learn
Hand-building Techniques
Learn pinch, coil and slab construction techniques.
Shaping and Building
Roll and shape clay to create different forms and three-dimensional structures.
Patterns and Textures
Add patterns, textures and decorative details to each piece.
Experimenting with Colour
Explore different colours and creative combinations.
Applying Glazes
Apply food-safe glazes where appropriate.
Preparing for Firing
Prepare completed pieces for firing and their final finish.
Meet Kamal
Kamal is a caring and creative disability support worker who enjoys helping people express themselves, develop new skills and feel confident in what they can achieve.
She holds a Certificate in Ceramic and Pottery Theory and a Certificate III in Individual Support. Kamal combines her knowledge of pottery with experience supporting people with a range of physical, sensory and psychosocial disabilities.
Her warm and encouraging approach helps participants try new techniques at their own pace while creating pieces that reflect their own ideas and personality.
Join our Kangaroo Clay Club
Only six places are available for Kangaroo Clay Club. Complete our Day Options registration form to express your interest, or call KDS on 08 8165 0300 to find out more.