Events and Workshops

The ‘Crafted Through Clay: 50 years of learning’ Student Showcase celebrates 50 years of ceramic excellence and community connection right here on the Gold Coast. Join us at the showcase opening night on 11 September 2026, 6-9pm. Showcase open:·       Saturday...

Join us for this Free Members Meet & Learn Workshop. Run by one of our talented teachers, we will walk through hand building and decorating your very own charcuterie board, step by step. You will need to bring your own...

Join GCPA teacher, Potter and Ceramic Artist, Porsche Owen for a gas kiln tutorial and firing. Bring along glazed bisque fired work for loading into a one-day gas (reduction) firing. See how the kiln operates and spend the day in...

Jo Mackenzie will be facilitating an Electric Kiln Workshop for financial GCPA members at our Benowa Studio. This workshop takes you through a step by step process for booking and firing which is a prerequisite for key holders that wish...

How to make a DIY Stamp and Stamp Pad Join us for this Free** Members Meet & Learn Workshop Join us for this fun workshop, where you will carve your own rubber stamp block and create a reusable underglaze stamp...

Join GCPA teacher, Potter and Ceramic Artist, Michael Jones for a gas kiln tutorial. Bring along glazed bisque fired work for loading into a one-day gas (reduction) firing. See how the kiln operates and spend the day in the studio...

Join us at the Gold Coast Potters bi-annual art and craft market. A diverse range of ceramics and other hand made crafts along with music and food vendors.

This upcoming workshop will be a hands-on experience . We will go through the process of making and drying the tile body with both earthenware and cone 6 clays. We will also explore the Majolica process of glazing and decorating...

3rd Friday Members Social Evening Friday March 20th – Benowa Studio – ‘Green’ theme **EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO LOW RESPONSE* *

How to make a DIY Stamp and Stamp Pad NB: This event is currently full so we are looking to run it again later in the year. Please register on the waitlist for this event (follow the link) to go...

Back by popular demand in 2026 after 2 sold out workshops in 2025. This fantastic one-day intensive workshop will allow you to turn your own designs into vibrant and expressive decorated ceramic ware. Designed for people working with clay, this...

Danielle Clarke will be facilitating a Kiln Workshop for financial GCPA members at our Benowa Studio. This workshop takes you through a step by step process for booking and firing which is a prerequisite for key holders that wish to hire...

3rd Friday Members Social Evening Friday February 27th – Mudgeeraba Studio – ‘Orange’ theme Special studio re-opening celebration with local Councillor Come and join us for our monthly SSS social evening – new in 2026, we have changed Swap to...

Intro to coloured clay In this hands-on one day workshop, participants will learn how to colour clay using ceramic stains, blend hues, and apply simple colour theory to create their own unique palettes.  You’ll explore bold and subtle pattern-making through...

Join GCPA teacher, Potter and Ceramic Artist, Michael Jones for a demo and hand-ons session of throwing big bowls. This is a free members Meet & Learn event and RSVPs are essential. The session will commence with a demo by...

Join us at the Gold Coast Potters bi-annual art and craft market. A diverse range of ceramics and other hand made crafts along with music and food vendors.

Jo Mackenzie will be facilitating a Kiln Workshop for financial GCPA members at our Benowa Studio. This workshop takes you through a step by step process for booking and firing which is a prerequisite for key holders that wish to...

Join GCPA teacher, Potter and Ceramic Artist, Porsche Owen for a gas kiln tutorial and firing. Bring along glazed bisque fired work for loading into a one-day gas (reduction) firing. See how the kiln operates and spend the day in...

3rd Friday Members Social Evening Friday November 21st – Benowa Studio – ‘Red’ theme Come and join us for our monthly Sip, Swap and Slab social evening. Drinks and nibbles are supplied. We also have takeaway menus from the eateries...

Our first workshop sold out so quickly we were lucky enough to get Simon to come again within the month for all those who missed out. This fantastic one-day intensive workshop will allow you to turn your own designs into...