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There are few activities that are as relaxing as a clay pottery making class in Singapore — imagine being surrounded by the steady hum of the potter’s wheel while sinking your hands into the smooth, wet clay and moulding it into your desired shape. Doesn’t that already sound therapeutic? Sign up for a fun Valentine’s date with your significant other at one of the best pottery classes in Singapore today! Psst, you can even create some ceramicware together for your future home.
A pottery class is a class where individuals come to learn how to make different ceramics such as pots, bowls, jars, saucers and candle holders. The most common material used in Singapore for pottery is clay, which is often confused with the term ‘ceramic’. It is to note that while clay is a type of ceramic, ‘ceramic’ is a term that encompasses various materials that harden when heated. This includes earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and bone china. As such, your ceramic wares may not typically be made out of clay!
When it comes to clay pottery classes, there are two main techniques used. The first is handbuilding, where you use only your hands and some simple tools to potter. The second technique is wheel throwing, which refers to the end-to-end process of creating ceramic wares on a moving potter’s wheel. The best pottery classes in Singapore usually have classes that use both techniques so as to better cater to a wider range of customers with different skill sets.
If you’re looking for that dream studio which offers some of the best pottery classes in Singapore for couples, then Dream Art is the place for you! We recommend the Wheel Throwing class (available on Dream Art Official Store) which is a 45-minute package for two people – a great idea for Valentine’s! Using 600g of clay, you will get to create your own personalised work of art such as a cup, bowl or vase.
For more advanced classes, you can try out the Pottery Wheel with Sculpture and Pottery Wheel with Slips Decoration (both available on Dream Art Official Store) where you get to learn more in-depth on how to turn your ceramics into your favourite animal or cartoon characters. This will make a great handmade gift for your other half too!
Address: 321 Alexandra Road, #02-30, S(159971)
Opening Hours:
Wed – Fri: 10.30am – 7pm
Sat – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Price: From $74 – $176/pax
Unleash your creativity and hone your pottery-making skills at this Pottery Class by The Potters (available on RaveGroup) where you’ll learn how to make your own pottery in just one and a half hours. This clay pottery making hands-on workshop is inclusive of glazing, which is the applying of a liquid suspension of finely ground minerals onto the surface of bisque-fired ceramic ware by brushing, pouring or dipping. Glazing can create cool glossy effects for your artwork depending on your application technique. So experiment with dipping, dripping or sponging your glaze at this session!
Conducted in a small class environment of up to five people, you’ll definitely have ample time to consult the trainers. But if you’re intending to give your ceramic away as a gift, do note that due to time constraints and the long process of firing the clay, you are not able to bring home your end product on the same day. Instead, the studio will call you when the clay is ready for collection. So, be sure to factor this lead time into your gifting plans.
Address: 1 Yishun Street Industrial Street 1 #06-17, S(768160)
Opening Hours:
Thu – Sun: 10am, 1pm, 4pm
Mon – Tue: 10am, 1pm, 4pm
Price: From $75 – $82/pax
Another frontrunner on our list of studios that offer the best pottery classes in Singapore has got to be Clayable. The studio offers a variety of Wheel Throwing Classes (available on Clayable Pottery workshop) ranging from 50 minutes to two and a half hours, which you can get for up to two pax. During the session, you will learn the steps of clay making and throw two pieces of pottery with the pottery wheel.
Take your ceramics a step further by decorating it as a gift for your other half this Valentine’s Day. Attend Clayable’s Pottery Painting Class (available on Clayable Pottery workshop) where you will be guided on how to glaze or fire your pottery to perfection!
Address: The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road, #04-06, S(287994)
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 5pm
Price: From $15.99 – $149/pax
Whether you’re a curious beginner wanting to learn the foundation of ceramics or a seasoned potter looking to further develop their craft, 3Arts Pottery offers some of the best clay pottery making classes in Singapore catered to your skill sets. The homegrown studio let’s you freely immerse yourself in the process of throwing on the potter’s wheel or moulding your wares using a banding wheel.
Each regular 2.5h Pottery Workshop (available on 3artsxcenterpottery) involves a demonstration of pottery techniques, as well as a hands-on practice all guided by trained professionals. Additionally, all materials are covered for in the fees so you don’t have to worry about paying more. There are also private workshops which serve as excellent opportunities for family bonding, friends get-togethers and corporate retreats, suitable for groups of all ages. Have a novel and fun time creating your own handmade ceramic pieces!
Address: 394 Joo Chiat Place, S(428078)
Opening Hours:
Tue – Thu: 3pm – 10pm
Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Price: From $83 – $665/pax
As one of the studios that offer the best pottery classes in Singapore, Taoz Ceramics will definitely be able to cater to your needs, depending on your skill sets. Want to give pottery a try? Engage your creative side at the Experience: Wheel Throwing class (from $40/pax) and learn to make your own unique piece under the guidance of an instructor in this trial lesson. Fees are inclusive of all lesson materials so you don’t have to worry about extra costs.
Meanwhile, if you’re more experienced and want to attend pottery workshops with your other half frequently, try out their clay pottery making classes for intermediate students (20 lessons, $1,150/pax) or for advanced students (40 lessons, $2,000/pax). You’ll learn how to further develop and acquire the ability to throw and glaze ceramic pieces of various forms.
Address: 277 Orchard Road, Orchard Gateway, #03-03, S(238858)
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Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 8pm
Price: From $40 – $2,000/pax
Begin your pottery journey at The Potters’ Guilt this V-Day with their Pottery On Wheels Experience ($55/pax), which is one of the best 1-day pottery classes in Singapore. This is a 1.5-hour pottery class where you’ll get to explore the techniques of wheel-thrown clay pottery. You’ll first have to throw wet clay onto the wheel, then shape the clay into your desired shape before trimming excess body from the dried wares and stopping the wheel.
Class sizes are kept to under 10 pax, so you’ll get undivided attention from instructors. If you can’t commit to regular classes, you can consider choosing the Own Time Own Target (OTOT) Programme ($30/pax) and book the studio for a three hour session at your preferred time! The Potters’ Guilt also holds pottery classes for kids so they can get their hands dirty! This is a fun way to let them try shaping their own monster mugs and planters at the Children’s Workshop (from $60/pax) for two hours.
Address: 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #01-03, S(168976)
Opening Hours: Contact The Potters’ Guilt for opening hours
Price: From $55 – $480/pax , $60/pax++ (children’s workshop)
The School of Clay Arts is the perfect place for beginners. The studio, which offers some of the best pottery classes in Singapore, takes things slow with foundational ceramic classes complete with a studio walkthrough and step-by-step instructions on artisanal pottery-making. Don’t worry about being a “blur sotong” as there will be instructors to guide you every step of the way!
For beginners, consider taking the Intro to Pottery Class ($98/pax), a 1-day pottery class in Singapore that focuses on using handbuilding techniques like pinch pottery, coil building and slab building to create ceramic without a pottery wheel. For more advanced learners, consider signing up for the in-depth Pottery Fundamentals: Handbuilding ($280/pax) or An Introduction To Throwing On The Potter’s Wheel ($290/pax) to help you hone your techniques and creativity!
Address: Ubi Techpark #07-33 (Lobby B), S(408564)
Opening Hours:
Wed: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Sat – Sun: 2pm – 5pm
Price: From $98 – $290/pax
Studio Asobi is a home-based studio offering some of the best clay pottery making classes in Singapore to try this V-Day. From introductory classes like a One-Day Pottery Workshop ($90/pax) to fun team-building sessions, this definitely makes a great date idea! Influenced by Japanese design philosophies which emphasize elements of wabi (rustic simplicity) and sabi (taking pleasure in imperfection), Studio Asobi encourages students to embrace the beauty and imperfection when creating ceramics.
The 1-day Pottery Workshop ($90/pax) gives an overview of basic design, handbuilding and coiling techniques in Singapore. On top of that, you’ll get to learn to use the electric pottery wheel and create decorative clay attachments like mug handles. When you take a beginner pottery class at Studio Asobi, part of the proceeds go towards funding free monthly workshops for injured migrant workers. This makes your Valentine’s Date an even more meaningful one!
Address: Hougang Avenue 2, Block 705, #02-265, S(530705)
Opening Hours:
Wed, Sat: 10am – 4pm
Price: From $90/pax
With over 77 years of history, Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle is a pottery studio offering a variety of clay pottery making classes in Singapore. In fact, it’s also home to the oldest surviving dragon kiln on our island. A dragon kiln is a brick-built kiln used for wood firing and was used to mass-produce cups and functional wares in the past. Tucked away in the Western part of the island (within Jalan Bahar) and surrounded by nature, this is easily one of the best pottery classes offered in Singapore.
Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle has been dubbed a “pottery paradise” offering a variety of workshops and long-term courses. Classes cover techniques from handbuilding to using the potter’s wheel. They even conduct a paw-stamping workshop with ceramics imprinted with your furry friend’s pawprint! What’s more, you can look forward to attending the Dragon Kiln Guided Tour with your other half at $18/pax to learn more about the studio’s unique heritage!
Address: 85 Lorong Tawas, S(639823)
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am – 5pm
Price: From $28- $80.25/pax
Pronounced “Earth and Fire”, this minimalist pottery studio is founded by ceramic artist Alvin Leow who believes in an experimental approach to traditional craft-making. Located near Tai Seng, Urth & Phire is one of the best studios that offers trial to advanced Wheel Pottery ceramic classes in Singapore, catering to all skill levels.
Not sure where to start? Consider going to the single trial class ($60/pax) with your significant other for a 1.5-hour session this V-Day. You’ll be able to bring home your own fired and glazed ceramic masterpiece at an additional $10 right after the class so you don’t need to make a second trip back! Urth & Phire also offers advanced classes where you can later sign up for a non-guided studio practice package ($100 or $180/pax, depending on package) to continue with pottery-making at your own time and pace. This is perfect for those who wish to commit to pottery as a long-term hobby!
Address: 2ConnecTT@TS, 2 Pereira Road, #05-02A, S(368024)
Opening Hours:
Tues – Wed: 10am – 4pm, 7pm – 9pm
Fri: 10am – 4pm, 7pm – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 6:30pm
Sun: 10am – 3pm
Price: From $60 – $450/pax
Located away from urban dwellings, Arudio is a humble pottery studio located in Woodlands. The studio runs various workshops on clay pottery making and other art classes such as drawing, printmaking and painting. The owner of the studio, Poh Sin Yong, is a professional artist who started offering creative classes to support the art community in Singapore. This way he made art more accessible to the public while helping to create job opportunities for local artists.
If you’re searching for a couple activity to try this V-Day, why not join Arudo Studio’s workshops that are specially designed for couples! The 1-day ceramic hand-building class ($130/couple) in Singapore covers the basics of pinching, coiling and slab-making while teaching you how to handle different sculpting tools. The wheel-throwing class imparts the fundamentals of centering clay on a spinning wheel.
Address: 2 Gambas Crescent, S(757044)
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sun: 10am – 5:30pm
Sat: 10am – 7pm
Price: From $70/pax
8TH Floor Creative Space prides itself in offering some of the best personalized pottery classes in Singapore, according to the student’s pace of learning. This ensures that every student is guided to create aesthetically pleasing ceramic wares!
For example, the wheel throwing course can be designed for beginners or advanced potters. Each course also has two phases – Phase 1: Wheel throwing for Domestic Objects ($599/pax) over 20 sessions and Phase II: Wheel Throwing for Decorative Objects ($599/pax) over 20 sessions. Moreover, sessions also include unlimited usage of house glazes so you can see through the entire process from wheel throwing to decorating your masterpiece.
Address: Yu Li Industrial Building, 37 Lorong 23 Geylang #08-03, S(388371)
Opening Hours:
Tues – Sat: 1:30pm – 10pm
Sun: 1:30pm – 5pm
Price: From $599/pax
Pottery may seem intimidating at first, but with studios offering beginner-friendly pottery classes, it can be pretty easy to get started. For other lovey-dovey activities to spice up your Valentine’s Date, you can visit some of the best self photo studios in Singapore to capture precious memories with your other half. If you need gift ideas, perhaps these best couple watches might fit the bill! Otherwise, we have more suggestions in our ultimate Valentine’s Day gift ideas guide which you can snag at great discounts during our Valentine’s Day Sale!
This article was updated on 25 January 2022. Additional research was done by Gabriel Choo.
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