The Pottery Lab is a community space I set up in 2015. The idea was to create a safe space where the arts and crafts are accessible to the community through a format that is the right mix of fun and structure.
 

We are located at Pali hill, Bandra-W, Mumbai. The sessions are taught by my colleague from JJ’s – Vinay Patankar and myself.

 

Beginner’s course

The beginner’s course introduces you to all the basics of ceramics:

• Two hand-building techniques 
• Introduction to the potter’s wheel (known as Throwing)
• Techniques of glaze application and  surface decoration
• Theoretical introduction to the medium

 

Other courses

• Throwing (wheel technique)
• Construction of slab and coil sculptural forms
• Nerikomi technique
• Developing a concept through form, surface treatment, colour

 

Each course is made of 8 sessions; each session is for 2 hours. The sessions are twice a week.

 

 

Fee

• The fee for one course of 8 sessions is Rs.17,700 (not inclusive of materials and firing)
• Price of materials and firing of objects is as follows:
  • Clay: Rs.400 per 5 kg bag 
  • Firing: Rs.400 per piece
  • The price of the colour stains varies from Rs.300 to Rs.500 for 50 gms

 

Beginner’s/ Wheel course – next batch

 

Saturday + Sunday: 18th Jan to 9th Feb 2025 – Beginner’s Course

• • 9.30 to 11.30 am – Open 

Monday + Tuesday: 2nd to 24th December 2024 – Wheel Course

• • 2 to 4 pm – Full

 

To register, please send a whatsapp message to 99200-21400 with your full name and the course you wish to register for. We’ll share payment details for you to pay and block your seat.

 

As our group sizes are very small, we cannot accommodate cancellation and date change requests.

FAQ’s

• Can I cover up for a session I miss?

We adjust up to 1 missed session.

• Can I mix sessions from different batches?

We prefer not to as the teachers for different batches are different and every teacher has his/her own style of teaching! Both the teachers are alumni of Sir J J School of Art, with a degree in Fine Art and a specialisation in Ceramics – myself and Vinay Patankar.

• Can I register for the weekend batch and attend only Sundays?

At the moment our course is not structured for a once a week only format, so you would have to attend on both Saturdays and Sundays.

• I am an absolute beginner, will I be able to do this?

Yes, the beginner’s course is designed even for those who have never indulged in any form of art or craft. You may not create masterpieces but you will end up surprising yourself!

• How many students are taken in a batch?

We register 4 to 5 students in a batch. The students are of mixed levels in a batch.

Address

The Pottery Lab
Plot no 76, Nargis Dutt Road, Pali Hill
Bandra-W

Marked on google maps as The Pottery Lab
 

Course best for

• People who would like to get creative, learn a new skill, create with their hands
• Adults who are looking to de-stress!
• Improved concentration and patience!

 

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