Pottery Classes and Workshops
Ihalo Studio
We run relaxed, hands-on pottery classes and workshops for all ages in small groups at our Uttarahalli studio, with both hand-building and wheel options, beginner guidance, and a nature-inspired setting.
Pricing Guide
Single Session Workshop (2.5-3 Hours)
Session Details
- Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours in a single sitting.
- Batch Size: Small group (4 to 6 participants) for personalized attention.
- Technique: Primarily hand-building (pinching, coiling, slab) with occasional wheel intro based on the weekly theme.
Materials and Finishing
- Clay: Premium stoneware or terracotta provided.
- Tools: Use of rolling pins, sculpting tools, and wires.
- Glazing: Application of high-quality, food-safe glazes (e.g., Amaco) by studio staff.
Handover
- Processing: Includes double firing (bisque and glaze) for a durable finish.
- Timeline: Finished piece ready for pickup in 3 to 4 weeks.
5-Day Hand-Building Course
Course Structure
- Duration: 5 sessions total (approx. 12.5 hours).
- Curriculum: Deep dive into pinching, coiling, and slab construction.
- Level: Beginner to Intermediate; no prior art background required.
Projects and Materials
- Output: Creation of 3 to 4 distinct functional items like bowls, structural vases, or plates.
- Skills: Introduction to surface decoration techniques like carving or stamping.
- Clay: Stoneware clay provided for practice and final pieces.
Post-Processing
- Firing: Glazing and firing included for the best 2 to 3 pieces created.
- Access: Use of studio space and equipment during designated class hours.
15-Day Comprehensive Pottery Program
Pricing Tiers
- Lower Range: Hand-building focus (sculpting, slab work) without wheel access.
- Higher Range: Includes dedicated electric wheel access, centering, and trimming instruction.
Curriculum
- Duration: 15 sessions (approx. 2 hours each).
- Lifecycle: Covers wedging, centering (for wheel students), shaping, trimming, and glazing.
- Advanced Skills: Exposure to Sgraffito, Nerikomi, and slip trailing.
Studio Benefits
- Materials: Generous clay allowance with unlimited recycling of unfired clay.
- Portfolio: Glazing and firing included for a set of 6 to 10 finished pieces.
- Setting: Semi-outdoor terrace studio with natural lighting.
Kids Pottery Course (Age 7+)
Course Options
- Short Camp (Lower Range): Approx. 5-day workshop completing 2 to 3 projects.
- Long Course (Higher Range): 15-day skill-building course focusing on patience and process.
Experience Details
- Projects: Nature-inspired themes (leaf trays, turtles) and functional items (pen stands, bowls).
- Safety: High supervision ratio using non-toxic stoneware or terracotta clay.
Deliverables
- Finishing: All items are studio-fired and glazed.
- Usability: Final products are durable and food-safe (e.g., usable cereal bowls).
About Pottery Classes and Workshops
Why Pottery, Why Here?
At Ihalo Studio, I find peace in clay. Pottery is less about perfect pots and more about slowing down, connecting, and letting hands do the thinking. I’ve set up my corner in Uttarahalli to be a chill space—lots of plants, sunlight, sometimes even a koel singing outside the window.
What Happens in Class
- Start with a lump of clay. Shape it with your hands or try the potter’s wheel.
- Make it yours - carve, stamp, or just doodle on it.
- Pieces dry slow, then get fired in my kiln two times—first for strength, then for that final glossy look.
- You won’t take home your piece the same day, but trust me, the wait is totally worth it.
Which Workshop Fits You?
- Just curious? My single-day hand-building clay workshops or mug-making sessions are beginner-friendly.
- Want a taste of everything? Try a combo class with both wheel and hand-building.
- Festive pottery workshops pop up for Diwali, Ganesha Chaturthi, and Christmas.
Courses for All Ages
- Multi-day hand-building or pottery wheel classes for beginners and up. Groups stay small, so you get loads of attention.
- Kids pottery camp Bangalore style—summer camps full of animal planters, nature-inspired stuff, and a lot of messy fun.
For Your Squad
- Private group pottery sessions for birthdays, team events, or family hangouts. No experience needed. Just bring your energy and maybe some old clothes—clay gets everywhere!
I keep it real—sometimes things flop, sometimes they come out better than you hoped. That’s the magic I want to share.
Meet your Expert
Ihalo Studio
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My Story
Hey, Ihalo Studio here. Pottery is my peace, my little escape. Nature’s everywhere in my work - leaves, textures, even the birds nesting in my studio (they really did!). Folks come in, get messy, and let their inner artist loose. I don’t take many custom orders, but once made a ramen bowl for a marriage proposal. That was something. My studio’s not just about clay, it’s about life happening all around.
My Work
Pottery workshops for all - We run 1-day, 5-day, and 15-day sessions for adults and kids (7+). Wheel throwing, hand-building, you name it.
Therapeutic space to make art - Our Uttarahalli studio’s chill - people come to unwind, try therapeutic pottery workshop, and get creative.
Beginner friendly courses - No experience? No problem. We guide you step-by-step, especially if you’re new to hand-building pottery.
Nature inspired pottery - Leaves, beach colours, textures - our art and workshops are all about bringing nature into your hands.
Handmade ceramics for sale - We also sell our own custom ceramic art, made with the same nature-loving touch.
