Pottery Courses
GOAK Ceramics
I teach small-group pottery classes where you learn real wheel and handbuilding skills, use all studio tools and materials, and take home 8-10 finished pieces you can actually use.
Pricing Guide
Level 1: Foundation Wheel Throwing
Core Instruction
- Duration: 12 sessions spread over 6 weekends (Sat & Sun).
- Hours: 36 hours of total guided instruction (3 hours per session).
- Batch Size: Limited to 5 students for direct mentor access.
- Curriculum: Covers clay preparation (wedging), centering, pulling cylinders, trimming, and surface decoration.
- Assessment: KPI tracking on specific goals like prepping clay in 40 mins or throwing specific heights.
Equipment & Materials
- Wheel: Dedicated potter's wheel for the entire 3-hour slot (no sharing).
- Clay: Unlimited access to stoneware/earthenware clay during class hours.
- Tools: Professional tool kit provided (sponges, wire cutters, trimming loops, calipers).
- Apparel: Studio apron provided.
Post-Production
- Firing: Includes Bisque firing (950 C) and Glaze firing (1200 C).
- Glazing: Access to food-safe studio glazes.
- Yield: You take home 8-10 fully finished, functional ceramic pieces.
Studio Access
- Practice: Access to studio for extra practice during the week (subject to availability).
Level 1: Sculptural Handbuilding
Technique & Instruction
- Duration: 12 sessions over 6 weekends (36 contact hours).
- Methodology: Mastery of Pinch Potting, Coil Building, and Slab Construction.
- Construction: Focus on structural integrity, joining techniques (scoring/slipping), and preventing cracks.
- Projects: Creation of organic forms, pitchers, plates with botanical imprints, and conceptual sculptures.
Workspace & Tools
- Station: Dedicated table space with rolling pins, canvas sheets, and guide slats.
- Clay: High-quality sculpting clay suitable for hand construction.
- Tools: Modeling tools, carving knives, texture stamps, and sanders provided.
Production & Inclusions
- Firing: Two rounds of electric kiln firing (Bisque & Glaze).
- Glazing: Instruction on brushing and dipping glazes for textured surfaces.
- Yield: All successful pieces created during the course (typically 6-8 medium items).
Level 2: Advanced Wheel Progression
Advanced Curriculum
- Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1 or ability to center 1kg clay confidently.
- Scale: Throwing with 3kg+ clay balls and section throwing for tall forms (Vases, Lamps).
- Complexity: Creation of lidded forms (jars, casseroles) with precise gallery fitting.
- Design: Instruction on altering and darting wheel-thrown shapes for non-circular designs.
Materials & Infrastructure
- Resources: Increased clay allowance for large-scale work.
- Firing: Priority kiln space allocated for larger/taller items.
- Tools: Access to advanced ribs and shaping tools.
Mentorship
- Guidance: 1-on-1 critique of form, function, and aesthetics.
- Theory: Design theory covering handle ratios and proportion studies.
- Output: 6-8 large or complex finished ceramic pieces.
About Pottery Courses
I built my studio around the chaos and joy of working with clay and the feeling of belonging that comes from creating together. Here, everyone’s welcome - whether you’ve never touched clay or you’re hunting for a place to take your skills up a notch. It’s not just pots and cups, it’s a space where you find your people and leave with more than what you came for.
What I Offer
- Potter’s wheel throwing classes, from absolute basics (like centering and cylinders) up to advanced shapes, split across 6 levels
- Handbuilding pottery workshops for those who want to sculpt, pinch, coil, or work with slabs - all with just your hands and a few tools
- A deep-dive course for anyone looking to make their own pottery collection, ending with a student pop-up to show and sell your work
What to Expect
- Small groups (max 5) for lots of one-on-one time and plenty of my jugaad tips (quick hacks that make things easier)
- Everything’s included - clay, glazes, tools, aprons, and firing, plus open studio hours for extra practice
- You’ll go home with 8-10 finished pieces that actually work, not just “showpieces”
- Both weekend and weekday options, all year
More Than Pots
Honestly, the best bit is the studio vibe - laughs, messy hands, and a growing “studio fam.” If you love a chill, community-first space, you’ll fit right in.
Meet your Expert
Gauri Oak
63 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Three years back, Goak Ceramics was just me, a tiny room, and a few wheels. Clay was the start, but it’s really about the folks who come in, get messy, and leave with muddy hands and grins. We’ve built a little tribe here, sharing stories and learning together. My work, like the Déesse mugs, comes from my heart, and somehow, it finds people who get it. This space is shaped by everyone who’s been part of it.
My Work
Pottery Collections & Commissions - I make limited-release pottery collections and take custom orders. Each piece has its own story.
Pottery Courses & Workshops - Beginner to advanced wheel throwing classes in Bangalore, plus handbuilding sessions with lots of studio time.
Clay Dates Workshops - One-day, beginner-friendly events where you make fun stuff like teepee incense holders or plant pockets.
Déesse Collection - Mugs, tumblers, and vases inspired by two Bombay sisters, blending storytelling with handmade art.
Pottery Nerd Sessions - I share studio hacks and get into the nitty-gritty so you learn the real craft, not just basics.