Pottery Workshops & Classes
Maati Sona Pottery Studio
I run pottery workshops in HSR Layout, Bangalore where anyone can join, use our clay and tools, learn hand-building or wheel work, and take home their finished piece—no experience needed.
Pricing Guide
Beginner Pottery Session: Wheel & Hand-building
Session Specifics
- Duration: 2 hours of guided instruction.
- Batch Size: Small group (6-10 participants) for personal attention.
- Techniques: Covers Wheel Throwing (bowls) and Hand-building (platters/mugs).
- Tools: Access to electric wheels, aprons, wire cutters, and sponges.
Post-Production
- Output: Selection of one piece for keeping.
- Processing: Professional trimming, food-safe glazing, and double firing (up to 1200 degrees Celsius).
- Timeline: Finished ceramic piece ready for collection in 3-4 weeks.
Clayful Date: Private Couples Workshop
Experience Format
- Duration: 2 hours of interactive, hands-on clay work.
- Setup: Side-by-side workspace or shared wheel time to facilitate collaboration.
- Guidance: Instructor-led session with assistance for shaping and candid photography.
- Atmosphere: Relaxed creative vibe suitable for dates or special occasions.
What You Get
- Materials: Full access to stoneware clay and tools for two.
- Finished Product: Firing and glazing of 2 ceramic pieces (one per person).
- Processing: Professional finishing by studio staff with collection in 3-4 weeks.
Comprehensive 10-Session Ceramics Course
Course Structure
- Duration: 20 hours total (10 sessions of 2 hours each).
- Schedule: Typically held over 5 weekends.
- Modules: 4 sessions on Wheel Throwing, 4 on Hand-building, and 2 on Glazing techniques.
Advanced Access
- Materials: Unlimited studio clay for practice during class hours.
- Tooling: Access to advanced trimming tools, carving instruments, and underglazes.
- Mentorship: Design guidance and critique from NID-trained ceramicists.
- Output: Includes firing and finishing of 4-6 pieces depending on size.
About Pottery Workshops & Classes
Why I Call Clay "Maati Sona"
Clay feels like gold from the earth to me. Every bowl, every plate, carries its own thumbprints and stories, never perfect - and that's the beauty. If you ask me, slow living and letting go of perfection is what pottery is all about.
Who Shows Up Here
Never touched clay before? No worries. Just want a break from your phone or try something new with a friend? My co-teacher Badshah and I keep it simple. Anyone with an open mind is welcome.
How You Can Start
- Short formats: One or two days, just enough for a first taste. Weekend hand-building pottery class or a quick pottery wheel experience - both work if you want to try your hand without a big commitment.
- Deep dive: Our 10-day course takes you from beginner pottery lessons to making bowls, mugs, and even glazing your own pieces. Spread over weekends so you don’t burn out.
- Special occasions: Clayful dates for couples or friends, festival workshops (Diwali Ganesha, Christmas ornaments) - we like some masti (fun) along with the mud.
What You Learn
- Wheel work: Needs some focus, bit of strength, but super satisfying seeing your bowl take shape.
- By hand: Pinching, coiling, slab building - you get creative and make almost anything.
Details That Matter
- We handle the clay, tools, and guidance.
- Everything happens in our HSR Layout studio, Bangalore.
- Your piece, your story - fired, glazed, and ready for you to take home.
Meet your Expert
Maati Sona
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My Story
Hi, I’m Arunima, the hands and heart behind Maati Sona. Clay’s my sona (gold), truly. Started this in 2018, right before I became a new mom—life’s been a bit of a juggle since! My work’s all about slow living, embracing imperfections, and keeping things Indian yet modern. Every piece I make is a bit wonky, a bit precious, and all heart. If you’ve ever wanted to slow down and just play with mud, you’ll vibe here.
My Work
Pottery Workshops for All - From clayful date pottery workshop to deep-dive 10-day courses, anyone can join—no experience needed, just come ready to get muddy.
Handmade Home Decor - I make modern Indian ceramic decor that’s eco-friendly and unique—every piece’s got its own quirks, no two are the same.
Custom Ceramics - Want something special? I create eco-friendly handmade ceramics for your home, made just for you.
Open, Relaxed Studio Vibes - My studio’s chill—newbies, couples, friends, solo folks, all welcome. It’s about unwinding, not being perfect.
