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HAND BUILDING

Shape, mould and create your piece with our Hand Building workshops. Learn techniques like coiling, pinching, and slab building in a relaxed and hands-on environment.

Take home your unique ceramic masterpiece.

FOR ADULTS

From the kiln to your home. Explore, experiment and create beautiful ceramics in our Hand Building Workshop. Our instructors will guide you throughout the process and show you techniques like pinching, coiling and slab building that you can choose to create your own work.

90 minutes
What is included:
  • Materials
  • Tools
  • Bisque Firing (1 piece)
  • Painting/Glazing

 

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FOR KIDS

Hand-building pottery is a creative outlet for children that helps them develop motor skills while expressing their imagination. By learning techniques like pinching and coiling, our hands-on workshop walks them step-by-step through crafting their clay masterpiece. All students will be guided by an experienced instructor during the workshop.

Please note that children 3 years and above can attend our Hand Building workshop.

90-minute session
What is included:
  • Materials
  • Tools
  • Bisque Firing (1 piece)
  • Painting/Glazing

 

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PREPARE FOR YOUR CLASS

To make the most of your experience, here’s what you need to know before your session:
  • Wear comfortable, and casual clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.
  • Avoid long nails, as they make working with clay more difficult.
  • Remove all hand jewellery before the session.
  • Bring your ID for verification.
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early to get settled before class starts.
  • Lockers are available, but your belongings are your responsibility.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and sessions will begin as scheduled. 

Yes, but please notify our team at least 24 hours in advance.

Short nails are recommended for working with clay. Please also remove all jewellery from your hands.

If you have skin allergies, kindly inform our team beforehand.

Please bring your ID for verification.

Lockers with keys are available. However, you are responsible for your belongings, so ensure you use the lockers properly.

Your booking includes the required clay. Additional clay can be purchased at the studio for an extra fee.

We recommend wearing loose and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty for the session. A clothing rack is also available at the studio for Abayas.

No, smoking is strictly prohibited inside and outside the premises.

Free parking is available outside the warehouse unit. However, there are no designated customer parking spots within the complex.

Children under 13 must always be accompanied by an adult (18+). Our staff is not responsible for childcare.

Your ceramic piece will be ready in approximately two weeks after your session.

Ceramic pieces left in the studio for more than 80 days after firing or glazing will be donated or recycled. A staff member will notify you when your item is ready for glazing or collection. Please collect it on time.

Masks are not mandatory but are strongly recommended (and provided by the studio) when using sandpaper on ceramics.

No, you don’t need prior experience. Our instructors will guide you step by step. 

Hand Building is a pottery technique where you shape clay using your hands, without a wheel. This includes slab-building, coiling, and sculpting.

No, all tools and materials will be provided.

Yes, your instructor will help you craft functional or decorative pieces.

Hand-built pieces need time to dry and be fired. If you’d like to glaze your piece, you can return to the studio for a glazing session. After glazing, the piece will go through a second firing. The entire process takes up to two weeks, after which your final piece will be ready for collection.

Yes! Children aged 3 years and above can join our Hand Building workshop.