A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Pottery Studio
Step into my Prabhadevi studio, where I turn simple earth into functional art. Here is a glimpse into the rhythm of my daily life and the process behind every piece.
A typical busy day in the studio involves a mix of activities. You'll see us working on production orders, preparing pieces for the kiln, and painting new designs, all in our creative space.
Welcome to Clay Explore. We are a small production house crafting handmade ceramics with love. This video gives you a peek into our studio life, where we focus on wheel throwing and minimalist designs.
This mini-vlog captures a quiet morning at the studio. I've started coming in early to work on my sculptures, sketch new ideas, and write before the day gets busy with classes and production.
Just another day in the studio. This video montage shows various stages of our work, from trimming pieces on the wheel to carving intricate designs and preparing plates for firing.
We are excited to be updating our website shop with many new designs soon. This video shows the process of throwing a new vase form on the wheel, a preview of what's to come.
Pottery is a source of inspiration and resilience. The process of shaping clay, as I'm doing here with this large spherical vase, is a meditative practice that boosts creativity and confidence.
Mastering pottery involves learning from failures and persisting through challenges. Each mistake on the wheel, like the one shown here, is an opportunity for improvement and growth in the craft.
Working with clay can be a therapeutic and stress-relieving activity. The focus required for pottery promotes mindfulness and has a calming effect, as you can see in this wheel-throwing session.
Here I am working on a large hand-built piece, joining two bowls together to create a spherical form. This technique requires patience and precision to ensure the seams are strong and clean.
Creating pottery is a process that involves several stages, and each one brings a sense of achievement. Here, I'm taking a moment to enjoy a cup of tea before getting back to work on the wheel.
About A Day at the Studio
Running a studio involves a lot more than just spinning clay. When you visit for a workshop, you will see the full cycle—from wedging raw clay and prepping the workspace, to trimming finished pieces and setting up the kiln. It is an honest, hands-on process that takes patience, and I am always happy to show you how a simple lump of earth becomes your morning mug.
Life Behind the Wheel
Every morning at my studio in Prabhadevi starts with quiet intention. Before students arrive for their workshops or production orders begin, I spend these early hours working on my own sculptures, sketching new forms, or simply centering myself with a cup of tea. It is a rhythm that grounds me and keeps the creative process honest.
The Crafting Journey
Pottery is a dialogue between hands and material. When you join me in the studio, you are not just observing; you are part of that cycle. Whether you are signing up for the 10-session beginner course or just a one-day trial, you will learn the actual workflow:
- Wedging & Prep: Learning how to remove air bubbles and prepare the clay.
- Wheel Mastery: Finding your rhythm on the wheel, from centering to pulling up cylinders.
- The Finishing Touch: Trimming bases, carving designs like sgraffito, and glazing.
Why Visit?
This is not a factory assembly line. It is a shared space where mistakes are part of the learning curve and every piece has a story. By the time you pick up your fired ceramic piece—usually within 2-3 weeks—you will have a deeper appreciation for the slow craft movement. Whether you are looking for a weekend pottery class in Mumbai or are curious about how custom restaurant ceramics are made, I invite you to see the real effort, heat, and focus that goes into every piece.
Clay Explore
I am Yashashri, and my studio in Prabhadevi is where I turn raw clay into the ceramics you see here. I wear many hats—maker, teacher, and host—and I believe the best way to understand pottery is to experience the rhythm of the studio firsthand.
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