Pottery Glazing and Painting Workshops
Transform your handmade clay creations into colorful, personal art pieces. Learn the meditative process of painting, glazing, and surface decoration in our HSR Layout studio.
A showcase of beautifully painted and glazed pieces, all created by our talented students. The variety of styles and colors is always so inspiring to see.
A student carefully paints a colorful mandala design onto a dish, complete with a little frog sculpture. This is part of our glazing masterclass.
This student is using the sgraffito technique, painting a layer of color and then carving through it to reveal the clay body underneath.
Applying underglaze to a textured mug. The color sinks into the carved lines, which will create a beautiful effect after firing.
A student uses their sketchbook for inspiration while painting a delicate leaf pattern onto a plate. We encourage you to bring your own designs to class.
Painting floral patterns is a popular choice in our workshops. This student is adding lovely pink peonies to their hand-built platter.
A close-up of a student painting a lotus flower onto a platter. The fine brushwork adds a beautiful, artistic touch.
Finger painting isn't just for kids! Sometimes, using your finger is the best way to blend colors and create soft effects on your pottery.
Sgraffito is a favorite technique in our studio. This video shows the satisfying process of carving through a layer of colored slip to create a geometric pattern.
A student paints a vibrant lotus design. Painting on clay is a calming, meditative process that adds so much personality to your work.
About The Art of Glazing & Painting
Once you have finished painting your piece, the real magic happens in the kiln. We double-fire your work up to 1200 degrees Celsius, which turns those delicate underglaze colors into durable, food-safe finishes. You will need to wait about 3-4 weeks for your piece to be ready for collection, but seeing your own design emerge from the furnace makes the wait worthwhile.
Whether you are picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your surface decoration skills, our studio in HSR Layout offers a space to slow down. We teach a variety of techniques that allow you to express your personality on clay.
We focus on methods like sgraffito, where you paint a base layer and carve through it to reveal the clay body underneath, creating striking geometric or organic patterns. We also cover traditional underglaze painting, slip-trailing, and gradient blending for those soft, artistic effects.
It is not just about the technical skill, but the meditative process of applying color. We provide all the brushes, underglazes, tools, and professional firing services. You bring the creativity. If you have a specific pattern, floral design, or illustration in mind, feel free to bring a reference sketchbook. Our goal is to help you leave with a ceramic piece that feels uniquely yours, complete with your own brushstrokes and fingerprints.
Maati Sona
I am Arunima, the hands and heart behind Maati Sona. I started this studio to help you step away from the noise and reconnect with your inner artist through clay. Glazing is where the true personality of your pottery comes to life, and I love helping students find their own rhythm and color palette.
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