Guided Wheel Pottery Workshops in Whitefield
There is something magical about the potter's wheel. I'll guide you through the basics of centering the clay and pulling up the walls to create your own bowls and cups.
Mud, love, and a little bit of magic. This video captures the fun, messy, and wonderful experience of learning to use the potter's wheel at my studio.
This is your sign to try something new. Come spend a weekend afternoon with me, get your hands dirty, and learn the beautiful art of wheel pottery.
This is your sign to try something new. Come spend a weekend afternoon with me, get your hands dirty, and learn the beautiful art of wheel pottery.
Watch as a lump of clay is transformed into a beautiful pot. This video shows the mesmerizing process of shaping and crafting on the potter's wheel.
A perfect weekend activity for couples. This pair enjoyed a one-day workshop, learning the basics of both wheel pottery and hand-building together.
Watch me demonstrate how to prepare the clay and center it on the wheel. I guide my students through every step, making sure they feel confident before they start on their own.
The beautiful concentration of students learning to throw on the wheel. It's a proud moment for me to see them so engaged and passionate about learning this art form.
About this collection
Working on the wheel is hands-on, so expect to get a bit messy, but that is part of the fun. I provide aprons, but I always recommend wearing clothes you do not mind getting clay on. You will spend about 90 to 120 minutes with me, focusing on centering your clay and shaping your own vessels from scratch.
Learning the potter's wheel is about slowing down and connecting with the clay. Even if you have never touched clay before, I am here to guide you through every step.
The Experience
When you come to my rooftop studio in Whitefield, we start with the basics. You will get your own station with an electric potter's wheel. I will help you with the intensive part of centering the clay so you can focus on the rewarding feeling of pulling up the walls to form your own bowl or tumbler.
What You Will Make
Depending on how the clay behaves and your own creative flow, you will typically work on 2 to 3 balls of clay. We focus on creating functional pieces like tumblers, kulhads, or bowls. At the end of the session, you choose your best one or two pieces to keep.
The Process After Your Session
Your work is not finished when you leave. I handle the trimming and turning of the bases once the clay is leather-hard. Each piece then goes through a double firing process—a bisque fire at 900°C, followed by glazing and a high-temperature glaze fire at 1200°C. This ensures your pottery is food-safe and waterproof. Your fired pieces will be ready for collection at the studio in approximately 4 weeks.
Mud Effects Pottery Studio
I am Ritu, and for me, clay is pure magic. I love seeing folks shape memories from mud together at my Whitefield rooftop studio. It is a moment of calm, connection, and just pure joy. 🫶🏻
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