Learn Pottery at Our Pitampura Studio
Whether you want to try the wheel for the first time or explore hand-building, I guide you through every step in my Pitampura studio. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm.
This video gives an overview of my beginner friendly workshops, available on weekdays and weekends. You can see participants trying both hand building and the pottery wheel, with no prior experience necessary.
A snapshot of the different activities in my workshops. From painting finished plates to working on the potter's wheel, I offer a comprehensive introduction to the world of ceramics.
Experiment, learn, and create. This video shows the variety of projects you can work on, from painting a Snorlax character on a plate to shaping your first bowl on the wheel.
In my group workshops, you can unleash your creativity to make vases, bowls, and more. Here, participants are painting their hand built pieces, adding a personal touch to their creations.
This video highlights the two main techniques I teach: wheel work and hand building. It shows the process from rolling out a slab of clay to finishing a piece, suitable for all age groups.
My pottery classes are open to all ages, as you can see from the diverse group of students here. I offer guidance in wheel throwing, hand building, and underglaze painting.
Have you tried your hand at clay? This video invites you to join a session, showing students learning to center clay on the wheel and creating textured plates by hand.
A look at a typical day in my studio. Participants are engaged in various stages of pottery making, from rolling out clay and working on the wheel to painting intricate designs.
Another busy day at Earthen Aura Ceramics. This video shows a full class with students working on the wheel, hand building, and adding decorative touches to their pieces.
For me, happiness is ceramics. This video shows the journey from working in the studio to the beautiful, finished glazed bowls, capturing the satisfaction of the entire process.
About Learn the Craft: From Clay to Creation
The most important thing to know is that you do not need artistic talent to walk into the studio. We spend the first part of the session getting comfortable with the clay's texture, pressing, rolling, and feeling how it moves, before we even touch the wheel. If you are coming for a one-day workshop, we keep the pace relaxed, as my goal is for you to walk out with a piece you are proud of rather than a perfect replica of a magazine photo.
Pottery is tactile, messy, and fundamentally grounding. At my Pitampura studio, I teach both wheel throwing and hand-building techniques. Wheel throwing is often the draw for newcomers, and centering that spinning mound of clay takes focus and patience. It is a rhythmic, meditative process that forces you to disconnect from your phone and connect with the material.
If you prefer a slower, more deliberate approach, hand-building using coil, slab, or pinch methods allows for more creative freedom, especially when we start surface decoration. We use underglaze painting to add color and personality to your creations.
Whether you are looking for a weekend escape, a corporate team-building activity, or a therapeutic hour to destress, the environment is key. All clay, tools, and aprons are provided for every student. For one-day sessions, you focus on the wet clay experience, while longer-term workshops offer the full journey, from raw lump to bisque-fired masterpiece. If you choose a package with firing, I handle the post-processing, glazing, and kiln firing back at the studio so you can pick up your permanent, usable ceramic ware a few weeks later. It is not just about the final object, but the shift in perspective you gain after spending time at the wheel.
Dipti Gupta
I am Dipti Gupta. I have spent over twenty years at the wheel, and I still believe clay is the best therapy you can find. I started Earthen Aura Ceramics to share that quiet, messy joy with anyone willing to get their hands dirty.
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