Pottery Classes & Workshops
Studio Gariffiti
We run pottery classes and workshops where anyone can join, learn real handbuilding and glazing techniques, and take home their own finished, food-safe piece after we fire and glaze it for you.
Pricing Guide
Beginner Handbuilding Workshop
Session Details
- Duration: 2 hours of guided instruction.
- Technique: Strictly Handbuilding (No Potter's Wheel). Focus on pinching, coiling, and slab building.
- Batch Size: Small group setting (6 to 10 participants).
Materials & Deliverables
- Clay: Unlimited use of stoneware clay during the session.
- Tools: Access to rolling pins, guide sticks, carving tools, stamps, and textures.
- The Output: Creation of one functional ceramic piece (e.g., coffee mug, trinket dish, or cereal bowl).
- Post-Production: Includes professional glazing and double firing (Bisque + Glaze) by studio staff.
- Collection: Finished piece ready for pickup in approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Vibe & Venue
- Atmosphere: Relaxed environment suitable for absolute beginners.
- Refreshments: Basic tea/coffee at the studio or a starter beverage if held at partner venues.
Private Couples Clay Date
Experience Details
- Duration: 2 hours dedicated session.
- Privacy: Exclusive or semi-private booking of the studio space.
- Guidance: Hands-on instruction tailored to two people working together.
Creative Scope
- Projects: Option to create individual pieces (e.g., partner mugs) or a collaborative joint piece.
- Techniques: Handbuilding basics with options for decorative carving (sgraffito) or texturing.
- Materials: Premium stoneware clay, unlimited usage during the session.
Inclusions
- Firing: Glazing and firing for up to 2 pieces per person (4 pieces total per couple).
- Ambiance: Curated playlist and photo-ops documented by the instructor.
- Refreshments: Coffee/Tea and light snacks provided at the studio.
Japanese Kurinuki or Nerikomi Workshop
Workshop Specifics
- Technique Focus: Choice of Kurinuki (carving from a solid clay block) OR Nerikomi (creating patterns with colored clay).
- Duration: 3 hours (Extended duration for intricate detailing).
Technical Inclusions
- Materials (Kurinuki): Solid block of stoneware clay (approx. 1.5kg) to carve out a tea bowl or lidded jar.
- Materials (Nerikomi): Pre-stained colored clay bodies (pigmented porcelain or stoneware).
- Tools: Specialized loop tools, wire cutters, and carving knives provided.
Post-Processing
- Finishing: Transparent glazing to highlight the texture or patterns created.
- Firing: High-temperature firing for durability.
- Outcome: 1 intricate artistic piece (e.g., jewel box, sake cup, or patterned plate).
10-Session Handbuilding Course
Curriculum Breakdown
- Duration: 10 sessions x 2 hours each (Total 20 hours).
- Weeks 1 to 3: Fundamentals (Pinching, Coiling, Slab construction).
- Weeks 4 to 6: Complex forms (Lidded jars, teapots, joining techniques).
- Weeks 7 to 8: Surface decoration (Carving, slip trailing, texture).
- Weeks 9 to 10: Glazing chemistry basics and application.
Resources
- Clay Allowance: Up to 10kg of stoneware clay included.
- Studio Access: Dedicated shelf space to store work-in-progress pieces.
- Firing Quota: Bisque and Glaze firing included for up to 6 medium-sized pieces.
Flexibility
- Schedule: Pacing can be completed over 2 to 3 months.
- Skill Level: Customised progression based on student aptitude.
Weekend Pottery Retreat at Vaitarna
Accommodation & Logistics
- Venue: Stay at 130, Awata, a lakeside eco-resort near Vaitarna.
- Stay Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night.
- Occupancy: Twin sharing basis in rustic/eco cottages.
- Meals: Full board included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and High Tea).
Pottery Itinerary
- Sessions: 3 guided workshops spread over the stay.
- Techniques: Exploration of organic forms inspired by nature, leaf impressions, and coil building.
- Open Studio: Access to clay and tools during non-workshop hours for free practice.
The Experience
- Activities: Nature walks, stargazing, and downtime by the lake.
- Completed Work: All pieces created during the retreat are transported back to the Mumbai studio, fired, glazed, and made ready for collection after 4 weeks.
About Pottery Classes & Workshops
Why Pottery Feels Different Here
I believe pottery is more than making something pretty. It’s about slowing down, getting your hands dirty, and letting the clay teach you a bit about yourself. My studio is a space for quiet, messy, and beautifully imperfect moments. Sometimes, you just need to make something with your hands to feel better.
Who Can Join
No experience needed. If you’re curious, stressed, or just want a break from screens, you’ll fit right in. Couples, friends, families, and even corporate teams - sabko welcome hai (everyone’s welcome). A family that clays together, slays together.
Workshop Options
- Single sessions for a quick intro to handbuilding pottery techniques. Make your own mug, bowl, or dish.
- Specialized workshops: Try Japanese pottery workshop styles like Nerikomi, Kurinuki, Sgraffito, or sculpting.
- Beginner pottery course: 10-session series to learn everything from basics to glazing, at your own pace.
Pottery Retreats
Escape the city with our pottery retreat near Mumbai, at a lakeside spot. Guided sessions, open studio time, local food, and nature. Both mixed and women-only batches.
Make It Special
- Couples clay date experience for anniversaries or birthdays.
- Group celebrations and corporate workshops for bonding and creativity.
What To Expect
I provide all materials and guidance. The vibe is fun, messy, and meditative. After you finish, I fire and glaze your piece so it’s food-safe and ready to take home. The magic is in seeing your creation transform.
Meet your Expert
Studio Gariffiti
18 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Garima. Clay’s my way to slow the world down, hands deep in mud, making sense of things. Sometimes feels odd, making art when life’s wild, but it’s how I steady myself. Nature’s everywhere in my work—like that leaf I dragged home, now a platter with veins and stories. I chase old crafts, weaving, linocut, wrapping pebbles, all for the quiet magic. Imperfections? I love them. That’s where the story sits.
My Work
Pottery & Craft Workshops - I run handbuilding pottery, storytelling with clay, sgraffito plate making, frame loom weaving, linocut printmaking, and clay date sessions.
Beginner Friendly, All Ages - No skill needed. Anyone can join—kids, friends, families, or teams. Just come ready to get your hands messy.
Relaxed, Cozy Vibe - Think screens off, muddy hands, full hearts. It’s slow, meditative, and all about enjoying the process.
Learn Real Techniques - I teach pinching, coiling, slab rolling, carving, sgraffito, plus glazing and firing. You’ll make something useful, not just pretty.
Creative Escape & Memories - My workshops are for celebrating, unwinding, or just making memories. A hands-on, joy-filled break from the rush.
