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Pottery Throwing Backwards

Pottery throwing backwards is a challenge and Marion had a bit of fun at the Art of Living festival demonstrating it.

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Getting to Bundeena

We're in the picturesque seaside suburb of Bundeena located in southern Sydney and are accessible by public transport via the ferry at Cronulla train station or by car via the scenic Royal National Park.

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Email info@somethingatmarys.com

Phone 0417 883 702

Address
8 Mary St
Bundeena, NSW 2230

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Saturday—Sunday: 10:00am–4:00pm

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4.9

Based on 221 reviews

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5.0

Based on 113 reviews

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Something at Mary's

5.0

Based on 113 reviews

Very friendly and helpful, they even helped me out with a voucher that had just expired, would go back.

My partner and I were the only ones in the class and got great 1 on 1 time with the instructor. Many other classes I saw had you making just one piece but we got to make 3 each!

I took the Introductory to Pottery Wheel Class and found it very enjoyable. This class caters well to first timers on the pottery wheel (great teachers, intimate class size, and duration of the class was enough to practise and make 3 pieces)!

Highly recommend this experience.

Had a lovely afternoon - great teachers and good fun

As a complete beginner I was very happy with the pieces I created - Marion is a great teacher. I went with friends and we had a fantastic afternoon

Marion is such a lovely friendly lady who made us feel comfortable from the minute we arrived. What a fun teapot making class and we'll definitely be back to try the wheel.

Great experience, Marion is so down to earth and such a fun instructor. I can’t wait to go back 😊

Tired of spending weekends in front of your TV? Want to try something new? Would like to decorate your house with hand-made ceramics? Go to Something at Mary’s!

An unforgettable experience! My husband and I spent 2,5 hours at the pottery wheels for the first time in our lives. We made three amazing pieces each! They looked wonderful! Can you believe it? Marion taught us to make them! Moreover, she has an excellent sense of humour and the whole experience was a great fun. We can't wait to see how our ceramics came out.

We highly recommend the pottery classes with Marion. Escape from routine and create some masterpieces!

Thank you, Marion! We will be back!

Inna and Sergey

May, 2021

I recommend all of it I have had two classes and they were both fantastic, fun time, always a pleasure to go and make a piece of pottery with such a lovely talented owner at Something at Marys..

Great place to learn pottery for beginners and experts alike! The instructors are extremely skilful and knowledgeable, definitely recommend.

Absolutely loved the wheel throwing class! Amazing and easy to follow technique which made me some
Beautiful take home pieces! Thanks again highly recommend

Roberta Cicerone

Amazing experience! the location is superb and the teacher really knows her stuff. The lesson is very engaging. Pity I don’t live closer otherwise I would have gone more often. Definitely recommended.

Maresa Taverner

So much fun. Marion makes the class easy to understand. As a person with mobility issues I was still able to turn pottery. I would of loved to stayed and made more...

We made our own Venus Vessels and the experience was a lot of fun! Definitely recommend!

What a wonderfully fun experience! Would definitely recommend this as an activity with friends. Learned a lot and you get something at the end to remember the memory too!

Had fun with 3 pals today making our creations under the guidance of Marion. Would highly recommend

We had a lovely personal experience

Alexandra Elsie

I received a gift card for the throwing an d spinning classes. It was so much fun and a great experience. I highly recommend and would love to more classes

Ashlee Charlwood

Such a fun class! I would highly recommend to anyone :)

Gave this as a gift and we had a lovely time! It was really fun and engaging learning from an expert. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to gain a few skills in the foundations of pottery and a way to express their creativity.

Annette Mathews

I've done 3 classes at Something at Mary's Pottery Classes Sydney. I've enjoyed everyone of them. Most recently I did the teapot class. It was a lot of fun and I'm pleased with my teapot. Love the location - there's some nice cafes and the Bundeena Community & Services Club for a nice lunch afterwards.

My friend and I made a teapot each! It was super fun, and lovely intimate environment. Really hands on, and we got to make it our own. Note, you have to return to the venue a few weeks later to collect your item, or pay shipping costs for it to be posted to you.

Brilliant class with a friendly, funny and patient teacher. I bought my friend for a creative project as complete novices and we really enjoyed the whole experience.

I had the best time creating my pieces :) I highly recommend this place! I have already raved about the amazing experience I had at Something At Mary's to my friends and family. I will definitely be back! :)

Emma Leigh Mufusa

I absolutely loved this pottery class. I went with my best friend as complete novices and we had the best time. We got to make several pieces each and because of the small intimate class also received lots of help and support along the way. Could not recommend more highly! Thank you 🙏

A very fun morning. Small class, not rushed and a beautiful teapot at the finish

We had a fab experience with Marion learning how to make ceramics. It was a small, fun class which Marion was able to instruct & help each student out one on one. We walked away having made 3 ceramic pieces. What more could someone want who has never even touched clay before. Thanks Marion.

Had an amazing time making three pieces and there all turned out really well. She is an amazing teacher and really put the time
In to teach you

Fantastic pottery classes, great creative outlet and will get you hooked on pottery!

My daughter gave me a teapot making lesson for Mothers’ Day. We had a great time! Mary was very helpful and helped us make the teapots we chose. Lovely day with lovely people!

I had a lovely afternoon with my sister making a few pottery pieces. Nice small class of five so good instruction but very relaxed vibe. A great experience!

Great small class! My friend and I were both first time potters and had lots of fun. Highly recommend, already want to book in my next class

My partner organised a morning of pottery for me at Something At Mary's for my birthday. Safe to say it was an enjoyable experience with plenty of laughter and fun. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has never tried making their own pottery.

Dharmica Chavali

Such a fantastic time creating things from scratch. Marion was patient but also ensured we knew exactly why we were doing what steps at what point. The intimacy of the class meant lots of hands on time and plenty of one on one coaching. I walked away feeling driven, accomplished and inspired. I would highly recommend this class and experience in its tranquil setting!

I took a friend for a class as a birthday treat and I cannot recommend Something at Mary's highly enough! Marion was a fantastic teacher and ran through every step we did in thorough detail, ensuring that everyone got the opportunity to make something they were happy with. I learnt far more in just a few hours with her than I did in a four week beginners pottery class else where. Marion is extremely generous with her time and sharing her expertise and the classes are small and intimate so there are plenty of chances for one-on-one instruction. And the location is just beautiful, only a couple of minutes away from the water so be sure to enjoy a coffee and treat before/after the class basking in those gorgeous blue views.

Shell Ashlee Toohey

An incredible Sunday well spent! The level of talent and knowledge is unbelievable, a very therapeutic experience. Highly recommended, I'd take this class again in a heartbeat. Thank you, I had a wonderful time.

My 6 year old and I attended the smushing platter workshop on a Saturday morning with 2 others. Marion was friendly and patient with us and we could tell that she used good quality materials so that our pieces would last. My daughter was guided to do the whole piece herself and we are looking forward to having her beautiful and functional artwork on our dining table for lasting memories as she grows older. We look forward to coming back with friends to try another workshop in the future!

Had such a wonderful experience learning from Marion. As beginners, she explained the processes very clearly, and was very hands on with us to make sure we made the best pieces possible. Would highly recommend. Can't wait to start using our pieces!

A lovely experience and location with a wonderfully friendly teacher :)

Elena Kalashnikova

Очень интересно и увлекательно. Попробовала это занятие первый раз. Все получилось!! Преподаватель очень доступно объясняет. Рекомендую всем.

Anneliese Whipp

all previous reviews are spot on, delightful morning spent with 2 others making smushing platters with Marion, gorgeous Bundeena, under the trees , beautiful breeze blowing, relaxing concentration towards a new skill...highly recommended, thanks Marion...

A great way to unwind in beautiful Bundeena and lose yourself in learning something new at the same time :-)

The classes were small and intimate, making the learning experience far more enjoyable and easier to follow. Would go again and would recommend!

Shreya Medhekar

My parents-in-law really enjoyed this unique experience!

Coming in with 0.00 experience I thought I was jumping into the deep end but... I was wrong ,An excellent teacher made the learning chew-able and gave constant attention to every student

Marion is an excellent teacher and an absolute wizard in her craft, I highly recommend this class !!

Genevieve Magarey Joshi

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her experience of making a smushing platter with 'real clay' at Something At Mary's for her 7th birthday. Marion made it feel easy and fun and it was a mother-daughter time together.

Donna Tarnow-Mordi

Our family all enjoyed learning to use the wheel and make our bowls & pots. It was really good fun and Marion was a very patient teacher. I would strongly recommend these lessons.

Did this for my birthday and it was the best experience! Marion was a wonderful teacher :)

This was the first time my sister and I have ever done pottery, and the class was so much fun.
I highly recommend anyone to do this, fun afternoon out.

Andrew MiniHaye Wesley

if you haven't tried anything like this before, this place is the best place to start, great teacher great location reasonably priced

Yes, us girls had a fabulous time!
Super informative, fun & loves that we get to keep what we made.
PLUS we got a stunning ferry ride over

Julie Somerville

What a fabulous introduction to pottery we had! I took my two kids (13 and 16) for introductory class and it was awesome - the 13 yo boy was sceptical on the way there but within minutes he was beaming. Highly recommend

Fun hands on experience!!

The tea pot making workshop i did last month was easy to follow, using hand building techniques.

In the last week I experienced both the Beginners - Wheel Throwing and Wheel Turning classes.

Pottery was a bucket list item for years, however I am glad that I was able to tick it off at Something at Mary’s. Marion is an extraordinary teacher. She not only knows her craft but she also knows how to connect with people. From the moment you enter she immediately makes you feel at ease.

The first class I experienced was with other students and the second class I had the privilege of being alone. Whether in a class or with a single student Marion utilises the same attentiveness, awareness and care, all with an atmosphere of lightness and fun.

If you like me have had giving pottery a go on your bucket list, I highly recommend popping down to Something at Mary’s and allowing Marion to teach you.

Oh and don’t worry if your highly analytical or think too much, you will have a ball! Trust me!

#illbeback

Delekha Amarasinghe

Great experience! Very personalised session and the teacher was very experienced!

I went there with my gfd as a surprise birthday gift and she loved it! We took the teapot making class which was clay molding as opposed to wheel throwing, but the instructor's experience really made it worth it, and we both now have two pieces! Highly recommended--

Great fun throwing clay around. We really enjoyed our experience! Thanks again.

Recently did a pottery wheel throwing course with these guys- such a great day trip from Sydney (make a day of it- go bushwalking/picnicking in the Royal NP!) Had such fun and learned a lot- would absolutely recommend!

We had a really good time doing the pottery wheel throwing class. The teacher was very informative and provided very clear instructions. Our pieces turned out really well. I highly recommend this.

A great afternoon in a beautiful location!

Mary was very welcoming! We had a lovely ladies day out making tea pots. Mary didn’t rush us and really took the time to explain what to do. Lots of giggles and I can’t wait to see our teapots! I would definitely recommend.

So incredibly therapeutic. Art therapy at its best.

Kristina Curtis

Great class! Love my teapot

Bernadette Leva

My boyfriend and I had a great time- we went from zero to hero with the clay master! Thanks so much for a great afternoon, we’ll be back to make more bonsai pots!

Bernadine Brewer

I had a lovely time at the smushing platter class. An easy intro to working with clay, you get in the zone and the time flies! Now I'm keen to go back and have a go on the wheel too. Thanks for sharing your ceramic skills, Marion!

Super fun date idea! Was brilliant from start to finish!

Had a great time at this pottery class on the wheel with my daughter. At the end of the day we made three pieces which actually looked awesome. heaps of fun and would highly recommend.

we did a girls weekend group activity and it was fantastic. we all had fun and we get to keep a souvenir that can actually be used !

We went down for the teapot making, and had a great time, I was offered a cup of tea to start with, then we were shown some mould options to start out design. We were free to choose what our pieces would look like, but also advised on things that wouldn't work so well, so that was a good balance. In the end I finished a decent looking piece, which I would not be ashamed of gifting to a friend. Great date idea, and nice location with cafes and the beacv to visit after. Yeah I'd definitely recommend it!

I booked smashing class for myself and my best friend for her 30th birthday, it was honestly the best experience we could have had! We loved everything about it the class was great the teacher (Marion) was lovely a perfect day out

Pablo B. M. Comino

I went to the Pottery course on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I arrived at Bundeena at 11am and the course was starting at 1pm so I had time enough to enjoy the beach and swim a little. I had never tried any artistic approach and that´s why I was a little anxious. When I got to the venue there was a guy who was gardening and he told me Marion was about to arrive and then the class would start. When she got there we started and the aim was to make three potteries... The aim was targeted! The course was awesome, I definitely recommend it! It ignited an interesting part of my brain so now I´m a hundred per cent sure I wanna boost and develop it. Thanks for the opportunity.

My husband and I had so much fun, learnt lots and will be back

Viswakanth Davuluri

My wife and daughter had a good day during the class

We went to Something at Mary’s for a Hen’s day and had a lot of fun making teacups. Mary was lovely and very hospitable, the studio space was small, but did the job.
Thank you for a wonderful day!

It was amazing! The instructions were clear even though we are not native english speakers. Finishing the class in the morning then we went to the wedding cake rock. A great day with a good pace.

My boyfriend got me the throwing and turning classes for Christmas.
We absolutely loved making our pieces and having a chat with Marion.
Our pieces turned out beautifully and we couldn't be happier with our while experience.

My partner and I went for the Saturday throwing and Sunday Turning classes. Marianne showed us how to do the basics and helped us and others get 3 pieces of pottery each made up Small cup, medium cereal bowl and sml/med sized bowl. The classes are small (4 ppl) and are run in a quirky little garage, its small and basic (a bit hot if its hot outside, lol) but the space and the weather soon became irrelevant when we immersed ourselves in the cool clay fun. Marianne went the extra mile and we had a great time. Highly recommend!

My partner and I both loved making bowls at Mary's! I bought him this class for our anniversary and also because we had broken most of the bowls in our house. It was his first time trying it and he aced it. Mary was super encouraging and knowledgeable about her craft. A fine teacher. I would recommend to anyone.

Pushparaj Manoharan

Been there without any knowledge about pottery but came out with 3 cute pretty made my me with my name on it was a wonderful feeling.

An amazing and fun afternoon - thank you Marion for teaching us. This is a must do. THANK YOU

Truly wonderful experience learning beginner pottery at Something at Mary's. I am excited to go on and learn more after such a positive introduction to this beautiful art.

My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our practical experience making pottery and we learnt so much in a short period of time. We were surprised at our end result and made three beautiful bowls. We had such a fun time together and Mary was very skilled and professional. Thanks for the experience!

Mary is so lovely. Her little workshop is very welcoming for potters of all abilities - complete starters to experienced wheel potters. She has such a huge range of kilns and glazes and everything. We had a great day, finished with fish and chips on the beach!

Took my girlfriend for her birthday and had a great time at Mary's! It was lots of fun and would recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different!

I went with my partner for the beginners class. We had such a great time! our teacher was fantastic and we got some great pottery out of it.

Would recommend

A picnic at royal national park followed by the afternoon here gave us a day that was very well spent! She is a great teacher and was perfect for my partner and I who were pretty useless potters. We are very keen to receive our pieces!

Had a great time making the platter. Marion is an excellent teacher!

Customer service is great and I really learnt a lot from her. I have always been into pottery and Something at Mary's really helped me fully appreciate this art.

I would recommend this for anyone. I took my son who is only 12 and had never done this before we both had a fantastic time we are planning on going back for sure.

After some consideration I decided to attempt the art of pottery with my wife for her birthday and I was pleasantly surprised how fun it was. It is definitely much harder than it looks but after some practice I was getting the hang of it. The class was small and intimate so it was easy to ask the teacher for help (which was much needed). My wife and I would happily go back for more lessons!

Great fun and gift for our nine year wedding anniversary

Marion is a great teacher, despite having some experience in pottery I learned lots of new techniques and tips. Will be back !

Had a lovely morning with Marion all to myself hand building, can't wait too see the finished product.
Will definitely book another course :)

Had lots of fun with mum making cups and plates! Thanks ;)

My boyfriend had booked us a class with Marion for my birthday and it was perhaps the best gift ever. Marion was an excellent teacher with great banter and made the whole experience a lot of fun. I highly recommend booking this in and getting your hands dirty. Thanks again Marion! I can't wait to see how our ceramics came out.

My mum and I had a fabulous afternoon with Marion.
We made a weekend of it. Staying at cronulla beach for the night, catching the ferry from cronulla to bundeena and also having a wander around the beautiful town.

Marion had a wonderful ability of being able to break down the tricky steps that are involved into very simple easy and achieveable tasks, with a sense of calm and fun too.
We left very happy and shocked at how great our pottery pieces actually turned out in the end.
She made us instant pros! Well kind of :) we will be back
Thankyou!

Highly recommend.

Went to Something at Mary's with my daughter and we both had a wonderful experience with Marion! She is a great teacher.

Went to Something at Mary's back in September with a friend and had a fantastic time. Marion organised a private lesson and was extremely accommodating in allowing the two of us to make different things on the day. My friend made a vase and cups on the turning wheel and I made a teapot and all the ancilliary parts on the wheel. In addition to demonstrating, Marion assisted us in turning our creations and was extremely patient in ensuring we both completed something we would later be able to show off at home (especially considering I collapsed at least 2 attempts).
A bit of a hike to Bundeena but a really fun day and well worth the drive through the national forest from Sydney.
Thanks Marion!!

Cassandra Khoury

Natalie Beverley-Wong

Went to Something at Mary's with a few family members and it was great. Marion is lovely, has a sense of humour and is a great pottery teacher. We didn't realise we had gone well over our time as it was very comfortable sitting and chatting whilst making pottery. Can't wait for the next visit :)

Stefanie Boensch

This was a definite must do experience!
Such a lovely area and a fantastic weekend being messy and creative.
Would do it again!

I had my hen's party here (making teapots!) and it was great! I know it's a bit far for Sydneysiders, but it's definitely worth the trip - there's food around the area and a lovely beach close by to either relax or have a picnic at! All my friends who came said they loved it. The people here were very caring and friendly as they were more than willing to make adjustments for us and cater to our needs. They also make the classes quite entertaining and funny! I've just picked up our teapots yesterday and they look amazing <3.
Thank you Something at Mary's for making a special day so much more memorable!

Natalie O'Connor

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