Pottery Courses & Workshops
A Ware Studio & Community space
We run pottery classes and workshops for all levels, with options for wheel throwing, hand-building, themed sessions, and professional training in a relaxed, small-group studio.
Pricing Guide
Thematic Single Session Workshop
Session Specs
- Duration: 4 Hours (typically weekends).
- Batch Size: Small group of 8 to 10 participants.
What You Make
- Themes: Focuses on specific skills like Miniature Food Sculpting, Kurinuki, or Relief Tiles.
- Deliverable: 1 finished ceramic piece (fired and ready in 3 to 4 weeks).
Included Resources
- All materials provided (Stoneware/Earthenware clay and tools).
- Staff handles the drying, glazing, and firing process after the session.
- Refreshments provided.
7-Week Comprehensive Course
Curriculum & Schedule
- Duration: 7 weeks (14 weekend sessions) plus 1 glazing weekend.
- Instruction: Approx. 50 hours of total teaching time covering Wheel Throwing or Hand-building.
- Class Size: Capped at 6 students for wheel throwing for personalized attention.
Studio Access
- Unlimited Open Studio: Free access to studio and wheels on weekdays (Tue to Fri) for independent practice.
- Missed Classes: Up to 2 makeup sessions allowed on specified dates.
Materials & Deliverables
- Includes a personal tool kit and apron (yours to keep).
- Unlimited clay for practice and fresh clay for final pieces.
- Glazing and firing included for up to 15 finished items.
6-Month Professional Mentorship
Program Scope
- Format: Full-time vocational commitment (approx. 1000 hours).
- Cohort: Strictly limited to 4 students per batch.
- Syllabus: Advanced production techniques, glaze chemistry, and business modules (pricing/branding).
Facilities
- Workspace: Dedicated personal station within the studio for 6 months.
- Production: Full access to kilns, wheels, and bulk materials for prototyping.
Career Launch
- Exhibition: Includes a funded collaborative pop-up show to sell the debut collection.
- Portfolio: Guidance on creating a cohesive body of work.
About Pottery Courses & Workshops
Pottery here isn’t about chasing perfection - it’s about curiosity, patience, and learning to sit with the unknown. We built A Ware Studio as a space for quiet revolutions, where the clay changes you as much as you shape it. Everyone comes with different stories, and there’s no pressure to fit a mold.
Our Studio Vibe
We’re pretty chill. The studio is full of laughter, random conversations, and those moments where everyone’s just zoned in. We keep things kind and open, so you can ask the “stupid” questions or just hang out. You’ll find encouragement, not competition.
How You Can Join In
- Wheel throwing pottery classes: Our 50-hour journey is for anyone wanting to really dig in - beginners or those needing a reset.
- Hand-building ceramics course: A 6-week hands-on experience, led by sculptor Ishita Nagar, focusing on form and creativity without the wheel.
- Themed pottery workshops: Easy 4-hour sessions, great for trying something new or having fun with friends. Past themes include miniature animals, relief tiles, and Kurinuki (Japanese carving technique).
- Professional pottery training: A 1000-hour program, max 4 people per batch, covering both craft and the business side. Ends with your own pop-up show, Ügam.
Whatever you’re looking for - a deep dive or a quick taste - there’s a way to get your hands dirty and see what clay has to offer.
Meet your Expert
A Ware Studio
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My Story
We're not your usual studio. I started as a teacher, loving the chaos of a packed class, but somewhere, my own hands missed the mess of clay. Last year, something just clicked - I began digging up earth, from Bali lava to Coorg lakes, even behind a Tamil Nadu idli shop. Every pot now holds a bit of place, a bit of memory. I want you to slow down, really touch what you’re holding. This is my way back to myself, and maybe, yours too.
My Work
Handmade Ceramics & Custom Orders - We make small-batch, handmade ceramics—shop drops or custom, B2B and B2C. Every piece, a bit experimental.
Pottery School & Immersive Courses - Not a weekend crash course. We go deep—wheel-throwing, hand-building, even 8-month immersive pottery courses.
Foraged Clay & Atmospheric Firing - Our '100 Explorations' project uses foraged clay ceramics and atmospheric firing pottery for pieces that carry stories.
Community Pottery Studio - Started Ügam for new potters. This space is about sharing, learning, and growing together—no one left out.
