NDIS Pottery Workshops

Pottery workshops at Whistle & Page can support NDIS participants working towards goals related to skill development, wellbeing, and increased social and community participation through creative, hands-on learning. Whistle & Page welcomes NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed to attend pottery workshops and private sessions at the studio in Murrumbateman, located in the Yass Valley just outside Canberra.

Working with clay is a tactile, creative experience that encourages focus, curiosity and patience. Sitting with a piece of clay and shaping it slowly with your hands can be both grounding and rewarding, offering the simple pleasure of creating something meaningful from natural materials.

Please note that Whistle & Page is not a registered NDIS provider. However, invoices can be provided for participants who are self-managed or work with a Plan Manager.

A Supportive Creative Experience

Pottery workshops at Whistle & Page are designed to be welcoming, patient and encouraging. Participants are guided through each step of the process and are invited to work at a pace that feels comfortable for them. Working with clay can support participants to develop fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination, strengthen focus, sequencing and problem-solving skills, and build confidence through creative expression. Many participants also enjoy the opportunity to share a creative experience with others while discovering the satisfaction of making something by hand.

No previous pottery experience is required.

Supporting NDIS Goals

Creative workshops at Whistle & Page can support a range of NDIS Capacity Building goals, particularly those connected to skill development, wellbeing and social and community participation. Pottery encourages participants to practise planning, creative thinking, patience and practical skills, while also providing opportunities to build confidence and connect with others in a welcoming studio environment. For many participants, creative workshops may support outcomes related to Increased Social and Community Participation, helping people engage in meaningful activities within their local community. Sessions may support goals such as:

  • increasing social and community participation

  • developing creative and practical skills

  • building confidence and independence

  • supporting wellbeing and emotional expression

  • strengthening focus and task completion

Working with clay invites participants to slow down, concentrate and engage in a meaningful creative process while experiencing the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands.

Studio Environment

The Whistle & Page studio is a small independent pottery studio in Murrumbateman, in the Yass Valley region just outside Canberra. The studio is designed to be a calm, welcoming space where participants can settle in and enjoy the experience of working with clay. Most workshops focus on handbuilding techniques, where clay is shaped using the hands and simple tools at the table. This approach is accessible, creative and suitable for a wide range of abilities and experience levels. Participants can expect a relaxed studio setting, clear guidance throughout the session and the freedom to explore their creativity while working with natural clay.

Accessibility and Support

Every participant’s needs are different, and it is helpful to discuss any supports in advance to ensure a comfortable and positive experience in the studio. When making an enquiry, please feel welcome to share if the participant may benefit from:

  • additional time or pacing adjustments

  • the presence of a support worker or carer

  • specific seating or workspace considerations

  • sensory preferences or other supports

Support workers and carers are welcome to attend sessions alongside participants where required. If a support worker wishes to participate in the workshop themselves, they will be charged the standard session fee.

NDIS Workshop Enquiry

If you are an NDIS participant, support coordinator, plan manager, support worker, or parent/carer interested in attending a pottery workshop at Whistle & Page, please get in touch to discuss availability and how sessions can best support the participant’s goals. When enquiring, it is helpful to include the participant’s name, whether the plan is self-managed or plan-managed, whether a support worker will attend, and any supports or adjustments that may make the session more comfortable. We can also provide guidance on invoices for self-managed participants or Plan Managers, and discuss how the workshop may align with specific NDIS goals such as skill development, wellbeing, and social and community participation.