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: 14th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025 – Beginner’s Course
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- 9.30 to 11.30 am
Monday + Tuesday: 2nd to 24th December 2024 – Nerikomi Course
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- 2 to 4 pm – Half 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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Jyoti Somani
Is online course is available
Rekha Goyal
Hi! All our courses and workshops are offline only.
Sid Korde
Hi rekha
How do I register for one of the workshops
Rekha Goyal
Hi, to register for a course or workshop, please Whatsapp us at 99200-21400. We’ll share Gpay details with you to pay and block a spot for yourself.
Rajesh R
Hello I am looking if you do a family fun session. I have 2.boys and would like them spend a couple of hours at the pottery wheel trying to build something.
Rekha Goyal
Hi Rajesh, how old are your boys? Our sessions are designed for adults so we only allow kids age 12 and above.
Rishi Bhargava
Hi Rekha, I want to enroll in the beginner’s level 1, 12:30 -2:30 batch for Sat-Sun. It is full as of now. When is the next batch starting in the month of March?
Rekha Goyal
That’ll be 18th of March.
Akanksha
Hi I wanted to go for a weekend batch (Saturday + Sunday) from January. Is it available?
Carolina
Hello! Just a comment/request, for an upcoming Beginner’s Level 1, after November, any chance to have the afternoon batch from 5 to 7 pm?
Ishita Singh
Hey, I am interested in a midday weekend Beginners course and want to pre register if nothing is available currently.
Thank you.
Sara
Hiya
Would love to do the beginners, will you be having a course starting in September?
Thank you!
Rekha Goyal
Yes, we have courses all round the year.
Shivani Kabra
Hi Rekha
When is the next weekend batch coming up?
Smriti Shekhar
Hi…When is the next weekend batch coming up?
Rekha Goyal
From April 2022.
Mahima
Hello! When is the next weekend batch starting?
Rekha Goyal
Hi, this link is updated with the schedule about 3 weeks prior to the start date of a new batch.
Kunal patel
Hello Rekha I am looking for one day workshop on Saturday or Sunday for 2 is it possible and how much it will cost
Rekha Goyal
Hi Kunal, we have workshops every weekend. The details are at this link – https://www.rekhagoyal.com/workshops-at-the-pottery-lab/
Rashmi Gupta
Hi, do you’ve a one day workshop?
If yes what are the charges?
Rekha Goyal
Yes, we do. This link has all the details – https://www.rekhagoyal.com/workshops-at-the-pottery-lab/?ref=Workshop
Niharika Lohia
Hey, I am very interested can I come see the lab / space
Rekha Goyal
Sure, you may call and come by.
Roopali Mashruwala
Hi ..do you have any weekend courses ..coming up
Rekha Goyal
Yes, they are all round the year!
Manjit Kaur
Do you have online classes
Rekha Goyal
Sorry, our classes are only offline.
Zainab
Hello. Do you also do one time workshops? Or do you necessarily have to enroll for the 10 sessions?
Rekha Goyal
We have single session workshops as well.
Anupama Mundhra
Hi! when is a next weekend batch coming up ? I’d like to enroll
Rekha Goyal
From the 8th of Jan. Registrations are open now.
Prachi Dhandhania
Hi. I would like to join a weekend batch for the beginners course. I see that all the slots are full, please notify me when the next weekend slots open up.
Rekha Goyal
The next batch will be from April 2022 and registrations open mid-March.
Dr shailaja potdar
Hi i am interested in weekend batch kindly let me know in April 2022 batch, I would like to enroll, also are you having any classes at Navi Mumbai
Thank you
Rekha Goyal
As of now, the classes are only at my Bandra studio. You may register here for the April weekend batch – https://www.rekhagoyal.com/the-pottery-lab-bandra-west/?ref=Workshop
Shefalli singh
Online classes are also available or not ,
Rekha Goyal
No, we don’t do online classes at all.
Dr Chandini Sethi Shah
Hi we wanted 2 spots for the October session as we wanted to do it together? Any chance of adding one extra spot plsssss taking both of us in now ? Pls let me know
priyanka doctor
Hello, please advise timing and dates for your 10 session workshop… also, options for single sessions.. thank you!
Bente Toftkaer
Hi
When will the next weekend group start?
Is it possible to get on the waiting list for the group starting Oct 9 either 12.30 or 3 pm?
I have already taken 3 beginners course of 1 week each som I’m keen to join even if I miss 1 or 2 sessions.
Thank you
Rekha Goyal
The next weekend batch will be from the 3rd weekend of Nov and registrations will open in the end of October.
srishti
Hi
I missed registering for the weekend mid day class for october. When will the schedule for the next batch be available to register?
Thanks
Rekha Goyal
By the end of October.
Mahima Garg
Hi .. this is Mahima here. When will you start the next weekend batch .. I would like to register for the same in advance
Rekha Goyal
The next weekend batch with start in April and registrations will open mid-March.
Sarita Nanda
Hi, can you conduct online training classes. I am from Bhubaneswar.
Rekha Goyal
Sorry we are not conducting online classes.
Uchista Shah
Heyy, I want to register for the November batch!!!
Rekha Goyal
Go ahead, registrations are open.
Cherry Shrivastav
Hello,
I missed the opportunity to register for the weekend workshop morning slot (9:30AM) this time, how long till the schedule of next weekend workshop comes up?.
Rekha Goyal
Hi Cherry, it’ll be at least 6-8 weeks.
Sonali Nerkar
Hi
Is it possible to complete certified course because I am staying in Nasik.
Rekha Goyal
Sorry, our studio schedule does not allow us to expedite the course or customise the schedule.
Rushabh
Hi, can we have a course schedule where the entire beginners course is completed in 2 weeks with extra hours per day?
Rekha Goyal
We have a pretty fixed schedule at the studio, the fastest one can do is thrice a week.
Yash Shinde
Is there any one day workshop this month?
Rekha Goyal
Only classes at the moment.
Dipti panindre
Hi I really wanted to join the weekend classes , is the slot available
Rekha Goyal
The weekend batch is full at the moment. The next slot will be available from April.
Esther Ninan
Hello, I have already done the basic level course but need to do advanced level online. I don’t have pottery wheel at home. From where can I buy this ?
Rekha Goyal
You can speak with Clay Station at Bangalore for wheels. Also Anvi pottery in Mumbai.
Shami somaya
Hi Rekha ,
I am completing my basic course tomorrow. I want to join the advance course Dec 12 . I can’t find the dates on the link . I can only see the OCT 31 dates . Can you please help me with this . Thank you .
Rekha Goyal
Hi, batch dates will be updated about a month in advance. Cheers
Vandana C Tilwani
Hello. I’m interested in joining the weekend batch of beginners pottery class starting on the 19th. Is there a seat available?
Rekha Goyal
Hi, yes there are 2 slots available as of now.
Rajeshri m
Can we pay fees in installment
Rekha Goyal
Hi Rajeshri, sorry the full fee is to be paid in advance.
Jayanti Kalyani
Hi. Would love to register for the weekend slot. Wanted to check if there is any other mode of payment.
Rekha Goyal
You can pay online on my website or via google pay.
Pranjali Vishwakarma
I wanted to attend 13th April to 19th May session. It seems the registration has been paused. Is it happening?
Rekha Goyal
Hi Pranjali
Registrations have been paused due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. At this moment, we do not know when we will be able to resume the sessions. Regards
Srishti
Hi. I was wondering if you had any saturday late afternoon/ evening classes? I am really interested in your classes but my work timings clash with the classes on the weekdays and Saturdays I work until 1pm. Thanks.
Rekha Goyal
Yes, we do. Registrations for a 4 pm weekend batch will open up soon.
Divya Saraf
Hi
Would u have anything coming up on weekdays around 10am ?
I would like to attend while my daughter is in school
Rekha Goyal
I might. Please check the website in a week.
Rekha Goyal
Divya, I have a 9.30 am batch starting on 22 January 2020.
Divya Saraf
Hi I just saw this message
Can I join the batch in March and can I pay by cash for the same tomorrow ?
Rekha Goyal
Hi, please call or message me at 9833058151.
Manasi Parve
Hi,
I would like to register myself for the beginners class. Is there any batch available post 29th Feb?
Rekha Goyal
Yes, a batch is coming up in March.
Shubham Palange
Do you conduct a one-day workshop?
Rekha Goyal
Yes we do. The next one will be scheduled for mid-December.
Priyambada Mittal
Hi i would like to join the Jan batch..can I come today n pay up
Rekha Goyal
Hi Priyambada, are you looking at joining the weekday batch?
Regards
Shraddha Hudale
Hi. Do you have any next weekend batches in July/August 2020?
Rekha Goyal
Yes, classes are all through the year.
Lakshmishree Sinha
Hello Ms. Goyal
It seems I will not be able to attend your class since I am based in Delhi…. anyways thanks a ton.
Warm wishes
Lakshmishree Sinha
Rekha Goyal
You can also have a look at my online class option.
komal
Hey, is this a certification course? Do i receive a certificate after completion?
Rekha Goyal
Hi Komal, this is a private studio so we don’t provide formal certificates. We can provide you with a letter of completion. Regards
Rati
Hi. The weekend batch from 10 to 12 shows partially full. If there is a spot left I would like to book it.
Do let me know thank you.
Rekha Goyal
HI, sorry it is full now.
Rati
Can I just book directly for the august batch? I keep on missing the booking slots. Please let me know.
Rekha Goyal
Hi, we open the registrations about a month before the start date of the batch. Please check the website in a couple of weeks for updated batch dates and registration dates.
Rekha Goyal
Hi Rati, registrations for the next weekend batch have opened. You can book your slot.
Shami somaya
Hello Rekha , when is the next batch fie Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 3 pm starting .
Bhrushi Shah
Hi is there any upcoming workshop over the weekend?
Rekha Goyal
Not at the moment.
Mrs. Hem Tinish Mody
Rekha Ma’m, I am from Surat; I am an artist, specialise in acrylic painting and fabric painting and as I am an out of town student, can you suggest or customise for me wherein I can attend the beginners and advanced courses, in the shortest time span possible? Please let me know as I am very much interested.
Rekha Goyal
Hi, I won’t be able to customise the schedule for you as the studio schedule is quite packed already. Since you are from Surat, why don’t you look for a course in Ahmedabad or Baroda? That should be easier.
NIRALI PAREKH
Hello ma’am, Can you please suggest some good pottery classes in Ahmedabad?
Rekha Goyal
Sorry I am not aware of anybody in Ahmedabad.
daniel anson
Hi , i am interested in signing up for the weekend batch , please contact me on 7875877777
Trupti Shigwan
Hi,
Would like to sign up for the upcoming session for the weekend batch 10 am – 12 noon specifically, could you please let me know the dates please.
Thank you
Rekha Goyal
Hi, all dates are mentioned above on this link.
Ritika Bhanushali
Hello Ma’am,
I am interested to join the weekend beginners ceramics course. I know the registrations have been paused due to COVID- 19 but I would like to be notified once the registrations are open.
Looking forward to be a part of the upcoming weekend batch.
Thank you!
Regards,
Ritika
Rekha Goyal
Yes, will inform you. You can also follow me on instagram for live updates. My handle is @rekhagoyalx. Hope to see you soon at the studio 🙂
Surbhi Huria
Hello Rekha Mam,
I am from Indore and am very keen on learning all about ceramic art as I want to take it up as a career. Would it be possible for you to customise a beginner to advance course spread across a month (or a suitable timeline) for an out of town student? Please let me know so I can get in touch and proceed at the earliest.
Look forward to your reply.
Thank you
Mrs. Hem Tinish Mody
Rekha Ma’m, I have the same question as I am also an out of town student and very much interested in attending your beginners and advanced courses. Please let me know
Prutha wagh
Hi ! Could you plz let me know the upcomming batches for the course ?
Rekha Goyal
Hi, I am taking private lessons at my Vashi studio at the moment details for which are here:
https://www.rekhagoyal.com/pottery-classes-in-navi-mumbai/
Sherill Canan
Hello Rekha Ma’am,
I love creativity things so I am planning to join the beginners course at start and then move ahead in completing the advanced course to build my career as a potter, but I would also like to know that, if I want to opt for job as a potter then what are the options for it. How can I search for jobs related to pottery. Are there any companies that hire potters etc..?
Would really appreciate if you could suggest anything.
Waiting for your positive response.
Anil Kannambille
Do you have an open studio wherein I can use the pottery wheel on my own for some practice ??
Veena Wadhwa
Want to register for the weekend course commencing in January’19. Would like to drop by at the studio and understand more before I register, What would be a good time to do so ?
Jaee
Hi
Jaee here
I want to know if you have 1 day session. I want to come for my husbands birthday on 4 th december, timing – 4pm to 6pm if possible.
If yes then what”s your fees for 1 days session for couple.
Jasmin Udwadia
Dear Mam ,
Am interested to join the Pottery Course.
Need more information on sessions available for weekend batches.
aishwaria ganore
I want to register for the weekend beginners course. but not being able to. it is showing partially full but still not able to choose the time slot. please help.
Aishwaria Ganore
Just wanted to know how are the 10 sessions calculated??
Sanjana Nagarajan
Hello ,do you conduct special classes for emerging artist or art students who have just graduated. It would really help me as I would like to try my hand in ceramic as I’ve specialized in painting. It would also help me to work with professionals like you
Rekha Goyal
Hi Sanjana, you can develop your portfolio of work with us as an emerging artist. The sessions will be customised based on what you have already learnt and your skill level.
Bhavna
Is the registration for the september batch closed??
Anjali Mathur
Dear Rekha, I am really keen on learning pottery. I tried registering for the previous batch, but by the time I got around to it, the classes were full. I travel quite a lot so perhaps a shorter course would be more suitable for me. Do you do short courses for 2-3 days?
Appreciate your reply.
Regards
Anjali Mathur
Rekha Bijoy Kumar
Dear Rekha,
Do you have a workshop closer to Thane? Keen to join the beginners level.
Warm regards
Rekha 🙂
aishwaria
hello Rekha ma’am,
I wanted to inquire if i could do both my sessions on saturday itself. as you have two time slots, can i do the sunday class on saturday itself in the 1:00 to 3:00 time slot.? As i do not live in mumbai. so travelling and stay would cause some issues.
Kamya Shah
Hi Rekha,
i am really keen on joining the beginners course.
since the weekend batch is already full for june, please do let me know about the next weekend batch so that i can enroll in for that.
Priya Joshi
Hi Rekha…I would like to know if the weekdays are interchangeable
…For example instead of Monday and Tuesday….I would prefer Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday. Monday and Friday are whole day work days for me.
Thanks
Priya
Aparna Santhanam
Hi,my name is Dr.Aparna Santhanam.Could I do one glass Monday evening and one on Thursday evening as I would have to juggle Clinic appointments….Also,I wan never good at art way back in school but am keen to do this.Will I be able to?
Rushina Vakharia
Hi Rekha – if the next course is only directly in June, is there any slot beginning post 16th June as I m out of country from 8th to 16th June but would like to surely join the weekend batches.
Shivani Shroff
Hi I would like to do weekend beginner classes, morning slot 10-12
Namita Roy Ghose
Hi I’m interested in doing the Saturday and Sunday beginner’s morning classes. When can you slot me in? Really looking forward to this.
Dr Anita M Kumar
Hi Rekha. I am a senior citizen retired a couple of months back from my Govt job. I wish to do something creative in my free time which can make my day productive and later on I can have some earning also. Do you enroll people of my age in your course? Is there a possibility of getting absorbed in your team of teachers later on? Please reply.
Kay Palkhivala
Hi! I will be staying in Mumbai during mid-January to end March 2018, and would like to work at your studio. I am an experienced hobby potter (20 years) but I’m sure I can learn something new. I can send you photos of my work if you like.
Can we organize some sort of customized course for me?
Thank you!
PS I learned about you from my daughter, Shirin Petit, of the DSB International School.
Noopur
I want to join beginners course from Jan first week.
Rahul More
Hi Rekha ma’am
I stay in MUMBAI and working as an CAD designer for theme designs,
want to be a successful sculpture artist in figurative sculpture,
with this course can I manage to be good in making figurative sculptures ?
please revert
Rahil More
9820908410
Leah Benjimen Wasker
Hello would like to join beginners class at the earliest
Thanks and regards
Leah
Namrata Singh
Hi Rekha
I want to take up the beginners course . Plz let me know when to start with .
Aashritha Sohni
Hey,
I would like to know whether you can conduct the classes only on sundays as I am working on saturdays.
Hemangi
Hi Rekha,
I am very interested in learning the art of pottery. However i am working and can attend classes only on Sundays.
Would it be possible to come in only on Sundays and extend my learning to 10 weeks instead of 5?
Rekha Goyal
Not at the moment. Our course is structured as a 2-day per week format. Will let you know in case we come up with something else.
Tish Sanghera
Hi – I would like to buy the weekend pack as a gift for a friend – he is based in Bandra and I am in London. Is there a way I can purchase this online and he can choose on which date he starts the 5 week course?
Many thanks,
Tish
Trishila Chatterjee
I have had done the beginner’s course in 2014 in Bangalore. After that I could not continue. I want to start again now. Which course would you suggest for me now?
Pooja Seth
Do you conduct pottery classes for kids during the summer holidays? If yes, could you please send the schedule and costs.
Rekha Goyal
Hi Pooja, at the moment we don’t have classes for kids but do plan on having some workshops soon. We’ll keep you posted as and when the schedule is finalised. Meanwhile if you join our page – https://www,facebook.com/thepotterylab, you will get notified about new upcoming workshops.
Daniela Dennis
Do you conduct pottery workshops, a friend and I would like to try it but cannot commit to a full time class.
Rekha Goyal
At the moment we aren’t, but you can come for 2 sessions on the 4-5th of May, 6-8 pm. You would have to do a minimum of 2 sessions to complete an object.
Rekha Goyal
It’s 5 weeks.
Suvidha
Hi, i stay in Bangalore,i will be coming to Mumbai for 2 weeks..is it possible to complete beginner’s course class in 1 week or 10 days than 2 days a week class
bhavana bora
What is the course duration?