Pottery Workshops & Courses
The Pottery Lab - Pottery Classes & Workshops in Mumbai
We run hands-on pottery workshops and courses for all levels, with all materials and firing included, and you don’t need any experience to join.
Pricing Guide
Hand-Building Pottery Workshop
Session Details
- Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours of guided instruction.
- Method: Focus on tactile hand-building techniques like slab rolling, pinching, and coiling (no machine/wheel used).
- Output: Participants create either a Teacup or a Ceramic Plate depending on the day's theme.
- Group Size: Small batches (6-10 people) in a relaxed, green studio environment.
Materials & Firing
- Clay: High-quality stoneware clay included.
- Post-Production: Studio staff handles trimming, smoothing, and glazing (typically teal/cream/pastel shades).
- Firing: Includes 2 rounds of firing (Bisque and Glaze) to make the piece durable.
- Collection: Final pieces are food-safe, microwave-safe, and ready for pickup in approximately 4 weeks.
Electric Wheel or Nerikomi Session
Experience Details
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Equipment: Exclusive use of a Shimpo electric potter's wheel (for throwing) or specialized slicing tools (for Nerikomi).
- Guidance: High-touch instruction to help center the clay on the wheel or layer colored patterns.
Output & Processing
- Clay: Unlimited practice clay during the wheel session; pre-stained colored clays provided for Nerikomi.
- Selection: One final piece (bowl or cup) is selected for firing.
- Finishing: Includes staff-managed trimming and professional glazing.
- Timeline: Pieces are fired to be non-toxic and food-safe, ready for collection in approximately 4 weeks.
8-Session Pottery Foundation Course
Core Curriculum
- Duration: 8 sessions total (2 hours per session), usually held twice a week.
- Syllabus: Covers the three pillars of pottery: Hand-building (Pinch/Coil/Slab), Wheel Throwing (Centering/Cylinders), and Glazing Theory.
- Access: Full access to studio tools and wheels during class hours under the mentorship of senior artists.
Additional Mandatory Costs
- Note: Materials are not included in the tuition fee and are billed based on usage.
- Clay: Approx INR 400 per 5kg bag.
- Firing: Approx INR 400 per piece (standard 4-inch size).
- Stains: Ceramic colorants charged at INR 300 to 500.
- Variable Cost: Expect to spend an additional INR 3,000 to 5,000 depending on the volume of work produced.
Handcrafted Stoneware Ceramics
Product Specifications
- Type: Functional ware (mugs, plates, bowls) from 'The Clay Closet' collection.
- Make: Hand-thrown or hand-built on-site by studio artists, featuring unique 'wabi-sabi' variations.
- Material: High-fire stoneware which is significantly more durable and chip-resistant than standard earthenware.
- Safety: 100% lead-free, food-safe, and microwave-safe glazes.
- Packaging: Basic protective wrapping included for transport.
About Pottery Workshops & Courses
Pottery is messy, calming, and sometimes a bit unpredictable - that's what I love about it. At The Pottery Lab, I see clay as a way to slow down and just be present, whether you’re a total newbie or you’ve tried your hand at it before.
Who Can Join?
Honestly, you don’t need to be an artist. Most people who walk in say, “I can’t even draw a straight line!” and that’s totally fine. My studio is about the process, not perfection. If you want to try hands-on pottery classes or just want to hang out and make something with your hands, you’ll fit right in.
What You Can Try
- Quick, single-day workshops if you want a taste of the pottery wheel experience or want to try clay hand-building techniques like pinch, coil, or even Japanese nerikomi.
- Multi-week beginner pottery course for those who want to dig deeper and learn everything from basics to glazing.
- Advanced sessions for folks who want to experiment and develop their own style.
What’s Included
You don’t need to bring anything. I provide all the clay, tools, glazes, and handle the kiln firing. Your piece will be food-safe and microwave-safe when you get it back. The only catch? You’ll need to wait a few days for the firing process, but trust me, holding your finished piece is worth it.
Meet your Expert
The Pottery Lab
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My Story
Hi, I’m Rekha Goyal. Been playing with clay for 26 years now, and The Pottery Lab in Bandra is my little green escape from Mumbai’s chaos. Pottery for me is therapy - hands in mud, mind goes blank, just the wheel and you. People walk in nervous, but leave grinning with their own creation. We’ve built a community here - lots of laughs, some quiet afternoons, and over 8,000 stories spun on the wheel.
My Work
Pottery Sessions for All - Beginner and advanced pottery, wheel throwing workshop Mumbai, hand-building, Nerikomi pottery classes, wall art, and plate painting.
No Experience Needed - Anyone can join. We guide you, you have fun, maybe discover you’re creative after all.
Private Events & Celebrations - Birthday, anniversary, just a chill day - private pottery events Bandra for your group.
Team Building with Clay - Pottery team building activities that are actually fun. Colleagues get messy, laugh, and connect.
Our Studio Vibe - Calm oasis in Pali Hill. Mondays are slow, and you can just breathe here.