Pottery Workshops
Studio Hands Inclay
We run relaxed pottery workshops in Ghatkopar where anyone can try making or painting ceramics, even if you’re new, and take home your own finished, food-safe piece after firing.
Pricing Guide
Hand-Building Workshop (Beginner)
Core Session Elements
- Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours of guided instruction.
- Techniques: Fundamentals of Pinch Pot, Coiling, and Slab Building.
- Materials: 500g to 800g of stoneware clay (yields 1 medium mug/bowl), canvas mats, rolling pins, and shapers.
- Gear: Studio apron provided.
Post-Production Process
- Finishing: Professional trimming and smoothing by staff.
- Firing: Includes Bisque Firing (first bake) and High-Temp Glaze Firing (second bake).
- Glazing: Participants select a color; staff applies it post-firing.
- Timeline: Final piece ready for collection in 2 to 3 weeks.
Ambiance
- Setting: Balcony studio with greenery in Ghatkopar West.
- Refreshments: Complimentary tea or coffee included.
Potter's Wheel Introduction
Skill Training
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours of focused machine time.
- Equipment: Exclusive use of a professional electric potter's wheel.
- Instruction: Hands-on guidance for Centering, Opening, and Pulling walls.
- Availability: Valid primarily on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Materials & Finishing
- Clay: Unlimited practice clay during the session; 1 final piece selected for keeping.
- Post-Processing: Trimming (turning the base) done by instructor once leather-hard.
- Kiln Services: Includes drying, bisque firing, and glaze firing for a food-safe finish.
Studio Perks
- Maintenance: Staff handles slurry recycling and station cleanup.
- Refreshments: Tea or coffee provided.
Couple's Claydate Package
The Experience
- Capacity: Strictly for 2 people (Couples, Siblings, or Friends).
- Hybrid Format: Includes both a trial on the Potter's Wheel and Hand-building at the table.
- Themes: Options to make heart-shaped mugs, interlocking pieces, or regular bowls.
Hard Inclusions
- Output: Clay allowance for 2 finished pieces (one per person).
- Decoration: Use of underglazes to paint initials, dates, or designs on wet clay.
- Firing: Professional glazing and double-firing included.
Soft Inclusions
- Setting: Private setup on the balcony with a curated playlist.
- Media: Instructor assists with photos and videos.
- Refreshments: Tea or coffee included.
Kids' Creative Clay Session
Activity Details
- Age Group: 6 to 10 years.
- Duration: 1.5 hours tailored to shorter attention spans.
- Projects: Beginner themes like animal figurines, coil bowls, or nameplates.
- Focus: Sensory play and motor skill development.
Logistics
- Materials: Child-safe clay and blunt sculpting tools.
- Gear: Child-sized apron provided.
- Firing: One selected piece is fired and glazed.
- Supervision: Instruction focuses on fun and engagement over technical perfection.
Specialty Decor Workshop (Sgraffito/Nerikomi)
Workshop Specifics
- Techniques: Focus on Sgraffito (carving), Nerikomi (colored clay layering), or Paint-a-Pot.
- Base Material: Includes either a pre-fired bisque piece or colored clay batches depending on technique.
- Tools: Access to specialized loop tools, colored slips, stains, and underglazes.
Production
- Aesthetics: Focus on surface visual art and intricate design rather than structural building.
- Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Finishing: Includes clear glaze application and final firing.
About Pottery Workshops
Why Pottery Feels Different Here
For me, pottery is therapy. It’s not about making perfect pots, it’s about slowing down, feeling the mitti (clay) in your hands, and letting your mind chill for a bit. That moment when you’re lost in shaping something? Bas, bahut accha lagta hai (it feels really good).
The Studio Vibe
Our Ghatkopar studio is cozy, with a balcony view of greenery and train tracks. Sometimes there’s chai, sometimes rain, always music. You can just be yourself here - no pressure, no judgment. I’ll guide you, even if you’ve never touched clay before.
What You Can Try
- Hand-building pottery class: Make mugs, bowls, vases, or wind chimes in 2-2.5 hours. Bring your ideas, we’ll figure it out together.
- Pottery wheel experience: Try the wheel on Mondays or Tuesdays. One-time sessions or multi-class options if you want to get into it.
- Paint your own pottery session: Decorate ready-made pieces or try sgraffito and Japanese Nerikomi for something artsy.
For Groups & Special Days
- Claydate workshop: For couples, friends, or parent-child duos.
- Private parties: Birthdays, bachelorettes, kitty parties, or team events.
- Kids workshops: Screen-free, messy fun for children.
What You Take Home
You get your own handmade, food-safe ceramic piece after firing and glazing (ready in about a week). Don’t stress about getting messy - paani aur mitti se darna nahi hai, daag acche hote hain (don’t fear water and mud, stains are good). The clay is forgiving, and so are we.
Meet your Expert
Studio Hands inClay
33 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I'm Aparnaa, Chief Clay Officer at Studio Hands inClay. I started this studio because clay felt like magic to me - it’s honest, messy, and somehow healing. Our balcony studio isn’t just about making pots, it’s about making memories. Whether it’s couples on a first date, families, or friends, I love watching folks shape more than just clay here. That’s what keeps me going.
My Work
Pottery Workshops for All - From wheel pottery for beginners to Sgraffito art and Japanese Nerikomi technique, we offer fun, hands-on sessions for everyone.
Chill, Cozy Studio Vibe - Not your usual art class! It’s a relaxed space to unwind, with music, chai, and lots of laughs. Messy hands, happy hearts.
No Experience Needed - Never touched clay? No problem. Just bring an open mind - paani aur mitti se darna nahi hai (don’t fear water and mud)!
Take Home Your Creation - Leave with a hand-built ceramic keepsake, fired and glazed, ready to use or gift. Your story, baked in clay.