Pottery Classes in Singapore

Depends on what you want to make! If you’d like neat cups or bowls, try wheel throwing. If you want creative, unique shapes, go for hand-building. And if you prefer something slower and more mindful, kintsugi is a beautiful option.

Here’s the difference:

• Wheel throwing – This is where you try the potter’s wheel! It’s really fun and satisfying to watch clay spin into shape. What you make tends to be quite neat and even (think small bowls or cups), though there’s less room to experiment with unusual shapes.

• Hand-building – This is shaping clay with your hands rather than a wheel. It’s where you can get really creative. We’ve made cute animal dishes and even an avocado-shaped serving plate. Some of our favourite pieces are actually hand-built!

• Kintsugi – The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. It’s a slow, mindful practice that’s all about embracing imperfections and letting go of the idea that things need to be perfect.

Yes! Many travellers join pottery classes while they’re here. Just note that most pieces need 3–5 weeks for firing and glazing, so you won’t be able to take them home right away. Some studios can ship your piece to you, or you can treat it as a fun experience rather than a souvenir.

Clay is surprisingly forgiving! If something goes wrong, you can usually just squish it and start again anyway. Most people joining pottery classes are beginners. The instructors guide you step by step, and honestly the slightly wonky pieces often end up being people’s favourites.

Yes! We’ve actually taken our nieces and nephews to pottery classes quite a few times (which is why we’ve pretty much tried most pottery studios in Singapore). Handbuilding is our fave for kids as they can get creative and make fun things like animal-shaped dishes. But the wheel is great for slightly older kids too.

Lol yes - we actually do that! Our cats don’t use them, but a lot of our pottery ends up being animal-themed and very cute. Pottery classes are surprisingly flexible, so if you have a fun idea, just ask your host!