HAND-BUILDING POTTERY COURSE

Hand-Building Pottery Course

10 days | ₹15,000

Unleash your inner sculptor — no wheel required.

What's Hand-Building, You Ask ?

It’s clay in your hands. Literally.
This isn’t a fast-spinning-wheel situation — this is slow, soulful, and deeply satisfying. You’ll shape, pinch, coil, and slab your way into forming beautiful, functional (and wildly imperfect in the best way) ceramic pieces — all with your two hands.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or someone who’s secretly been watching pottery reels at 2am… this course is for you.

What You'll Learn

Week 1 — Foundations

Slab building — Create trays, planters, mugs & more
Coil building — Sculpt vases, vessels & freeform pieces
Pinch pots — The oldest, most satisfying clay technique
Understanding clay bodies, shrinkage, and drying cycles

Week 2 — Design & Personal Projects

Surface design techniques — Underglaze, texture, carving, sgraffito
Decorating using slips, oxides, and tools
Guided time for personal projects — with feedback & support
Firing and glazing basics — Get to know the magic of kiln transformation

What You Take Home

Up to 6 fired & glazed pieces (made by you, loved by all)
A new creative skill that’s equal parts meditative & magical
Clay confidence: the ability to explore hand-building on your own
Plenty of mess. Plenty of memories. And maybe a mug that’s a little wobbly but all heart

Details at a Glance

Duration: 10 days (weekday and weekend batch options available)
Fee: ₹15,000 (inclusive of clay, tools, firings & basic glazes)
Location: Studio Vida, Mumbai
Instructor: Vidhi Dedhia— ceramic artist, storyteller, and firm believer in the joy of making with your hands

How to Sign Up

DM us on Instagram @studiovida_mumbai
Or WhatsApp us at 8779655370
Limited spots. Because clay needs space — and so do you.

Bonus Vibe Check

No experience? Perfect.
Bad handwriting? Even better — you’ll love carving in clay.
Think you’re “not creative”? We’ll prove you wrong.