Pottery Workshops and Classes
THE POTTER'S LIFE
We run beginner-friendly pottery workshops where you can try wheel throwing, hand-building, and Raku firing, with all materials included and you keep what you make.
Pricing Guide
Beginner's Pottery Trial: Wheel & Hand-building
Session Breakdown
- Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours) of guided instruction.
- Format: Small group setting (4-8 people) with individual attention from instructors.
- Curriculum: Covers Wedging (clay prep), basic Centering on the electric wheel, and Hand-building fundamentals.
Materials & Tools
- Clay: Unlimited practice clay during the session; approx. 500g-750g allocated for the final piece to be kept.
- Equipment: Usage of electric wheels, wire cutters, sponges, ribs, and needle tools.
- Attire: Studio aprons provided (wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty).
Post-Session Processing
- Finishing: Staff handles trimming and handle attachment after the session.
- Firing: Includes Double Firing process (Bisque firing at 900 C + Glaze firing at 1200 C).
- Collection: Finished ceramics are ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks.
Intensive Foundation Course: 12 Sessions
Course Framework
- Schedule: 3 classes per week for 4 weeks (Total 12 classes).
- Duration: 2.5 hours per class providing 30+ hours of guided studio time.
- Stream Selection: Choose one specialized focus: Wheel Throwing (centering, cylinder construction) OR Hand Building (coiling, slab work).
Studio Access & Materials
- Clay: Unlimited recycling clay provided for practice during class hours.
- Glazing: Full access to the studio's palette of high-fire dipping and brushing glazes.
- Firing Quota: Includes firing of approx. 5kg to 8kg of course work.
Learning Environment
- Pedagogy: Technical focus on clay consistency, wall thickness, and aesthetics led by MFA alumni.
- Flexibility: Includes a provision to extend the timeline by one month to ensure all pieces complete the drying and firing cycle.
Private Group & Corporate Clay Workshop
Experience Details
- Duration: 2.5 Hours of guided activity.
- Activities: Includes assisted Wheel Throws (instructor supported) and Slab Building (making usable mugs/platters).
- Atmosphere: Relaxed, conversational environment designed for team bonding rather than technical rigor.
Package Inclusions
- Materials: Unlimited clay usage for the duration of the event.
- Firing: Glazing and firing of one selected piece per participant is included.
- Hospitality: Basic tea and coffee station provided at the studio.
Logistics
- Processing: Studio manages labeling, drying, and firing.
- Collection: Organizer picks up the boxed finished items after approx. 3 weeks.
3-Day Advanced Raku & Horsehair Firing Workshop
Workshop Schedule
- Making Phase (Days 1 & 2): Sculpting and hand-building forms specifically designed to withstand thermal shock.
- Firing Phase (Day 3): Full-day event operating the outdoor gas kiln and managing reduction chambers.
Specialized Techniques
- Raku Clay: Use of specific grogged clay capable of surviving 1000 C to room temp transitions.
- Horse Hair Raku: Application of horsehair to hot pots (700 C) to sear black carbon lines into the surface.
- Naked/Glaze Raku: Creating crackle patterns using smoke and sawdust reduction.
Amenities & Output
- Safety: Heat-resistant gloves and long tongs provided for kiln operations.
- Glazes: Access to specialized low-fire metallic and crackle glazes.
- Take-Home: Finished pieces are cooled and ready to take home on the 3rd day.
About Pottery Workshops and Classes
Why I Do This
Clay brings people back to themselves. There's a kind of magic in getting your hands dirty, letting go of being perfect, and just seeing what comes out. Galti toh karni hi hai yahan (Mistakes are bound to happen here) - that’s the only way new things are made. My studio is more about exploring and less about impressing.
Who These Workshops Are For
- First-timers and beginners who want to try a beginner wheel throwing class without any pressure
- Couples, families, or friends looking for something different to do together
- Corporate groups who want a pottery team building activity to break the routine
- Parents wanting a kids clay art session where little ones can just play and create
- Anyone who wants to celebrate a birthday or milestone in a hands-on way
What Happens Here
- Learn wheel throwing, hand-building, and basic sculpting - no experience needed
- Try out the Raku pottery workshop for wild, unpredictable firing effects (horsehair technique too - it's cool, promise)
- Paint, glaze, and finish your own work - whatever you make, you keep
- All materials and firing? Sorted, so you just show up
The Good and the Not-So-Perfect
Things get messy, pieces sometimes flop, but that’s half the fun. You’ll probably go home with clay on your jeans and a piece you’re weirdly proud of. If you want a perfectly smooth mug on your first go, yahan thoda patience lagega (you’ll need a bit of patience here). But if you’re up for a laugh and maybe even a bit of therapy, you’ll fit right in.
Meet your Expert
The Potter's Life
14 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re The Potter’s Life, but really, it’s me, Suvajit, behind the wheel. Clay called me early in Howrah, West Bengal. Art college in Kolkata, then Santiniketan - that place changed me. Won some awards, yeah, but honestly, nothing beats the feel of clay in my hands. Delhi’s my studio now. Every day, I chase new forms, play with light, and share the joy of clay with folks who drop by. It’s a simple, muddy life.
My Work
Ceramic Studio & Custom Projects - We create custom ceramic pieces, from cups and bowls to unique art. Each order is personal.
Workshops & Classes - Beginner pottery workshops, Horse Hair Raku pottery, and team sessions. No experience needed, just curiosity.
Slowmade Pottery Process - Everything’s made slow, by hand - pinch, slipcast, Raku firing. Fire and clay do their own thing.
Art That Makes You Think - We make functional ware and also art like the erotic cups series, mixing Indian and Korean pottery influences.
