Professional Pottery Program
The Janbo
We run a three-month pottery program in Bengaluru where you learn wheel throwing, full clay-to-kiln process, and get daily hands-on studio time to build real skills for a pottery career.
Pricing Guide
Professional Pottery Course
Core Schedule & Curriculum
- Duration: 12 Weeks (Monday to Saturday)
- Daily Hours: 5 hours active clay time (2 hours instruction + 3 hours supervised practice)
- Curriculum: Wheel throwing (centering to complex forms), hand building (coil/slab), and surface decoration
- Technical Skills: Glaze application chemistry and kiln loading basics (1250 C)
Materials & Facilities
- Clay: Unlimited stoneware clay usage for practice (student must recycle own clay)
- Tool Kit: Professional starter kit provided on Day 1
- Firing: Bisque and Glaze firing included for a portfolio of approx 15-20 pieces
- Infrastructure: Dedicated wheel station and storage shelf
Mentorship
- Guidance: 1-on-1 artistic voice development with lead instructor
- Outcome: Certification of Completion upon finishing final project
Residential Residency Package
Accommodation Details
- Duration: 90 Days (Check-in 1 day prior, check-out 1 day after)
- Location: Private or premium twin-sharing within 3 km of the studio (Kodathi/Sarjapura area)
- Facilities: Includes Wi-Fi, basic housekeeping, and security
- Support: Assistance with local area orientation
Course Components
- Training: Complete access to the 12-week Professional Pottery Course
- Access: Extended flexibility for practice hours due to proximity
- Resources: Full materials, tools, and firing allowance included
The Voyage Package
The Travel Retreat
- Trip: 5-7 day curated trip to an artistic hub like Pondicherry or similar
- Logistics: Round-trip transport, boutique accommodation, and meals (breakfast/dinner) included
- Activities: Visits to traditional potter communities and landscape sculpting workshops
Career & Portfolio Perks
- Photography: Professional photoshoot of the final collection for marketing use
- Business Strategy: Dedicated session on branding, pricing, and setting up a home studio
Residency & Course
- Living: 90-day premium housing near the studio
- Education: Full 12-week intensive curriculum with priority studio access
About Professional Pottery Program
I started The Janbo because clay has this magic - sometimes it finds you before you find it. My own journey from hobbyist to full-time potter was a bit messy, slow, but real. That’s the vibe here.
Why Join Us
If you’re mad about clay and want to do more than dabble, this is for you. I’m talking about folks who want to dive deep - not just play with mud, but learn how to build a career out of it. It’s tough, yeah, but if you’re ready to get your hands dirty, we’re good to go.
How We Roll
We run a three-month intensive wheel throwing course at our studio in Bengaluru. Monday to Saturday, you’ll get:
- Guided studio hours every morning - I’ll be right there, showing you the ropes and pushing your skills
- Lunch and chill time to bond, swap stories, maybe just do nothing for a bit
- Open studio afternoons for raw practice and experimenting
What You’ll Learn
This isn’t just about technique. You’ll get:
- Full process, from prepping clay to firing in the kiln
- Pottery skill-building workshop with lots of hands-on wheel work
- Help discovering your own style - not just copying mine
Your Options
We’ve got choices - just the course, course plus place to stay, or go all in with a creative travel retreat. Whatever suits your story.
Meet your Expert
The Janbo
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My Story
Janbo’s story? Clay, soul, home. Feb 2020, I just dropped everything - job, modelling, socials, even WhatsApp. Me, my room, Pinto (my dog), and silence. No clue what next, just floating. One slow-living vlog with clay hands, and bam, something shifted. Clay walked in, travel sprinkled its magic, people and stories mixed in. That’s how Janbo happened. This studio is my heart, where it all finally made sense.
My Work
Pottery & Creative Workshops - We run pottery workshops for beginners and pros, plus ceramic painting, sculpture, and silver jewellery sessions.
Pop-up Workshops - Our studio’s in Bengaluru, but we often do pop-up pottery workshops in Chennai and other cities.
A Slow Living Vibe - It’s not just a class, it’s a mindful clay art escape. Come solo, bring friends, no experience needed.
Artist Community - We host artists from all over, sharing new crafts and stories. Everyone’s welcome to learn and chill.