Get your hands dirty and mould something beautiful at these 8 pottery classes in KL!
The great thing about Kuala Lumpur is that you’re not confined to the usual touristy things to do in the city like climbing the Petronas Towers, visiting Merdeka Square, etc. Instead, you can go against the grain and do unique activities, one of which is enrolling in pottery classes!
There are tons of fantastic cosy studios hidden across the capital. All you have to do is keep your eyes peeled!
Not to worry though, as I’m here to give you a map of all the pottery classes you can partake in while you’re in KL. So if you’re looking to add a new skill up your sleeve, keep on reading!
Beary Potter Studio
— Media credit: bearypotter_studio
Address: Bandar Bukit Jalil, 2-43, Jalan Jalil Utama 2
Contact details: +60 3-4818 2568
Operating hours: Thursday to Sunday: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Rates:
- One-day classes: RM180 to RM580
- Special-themed classes: RM300+ per pax, RM580+ per pair
- Short courses
- Basic: RM960
- Intermediate: RM1,080
- Advanced: RM1,200
Beary Potter Studio will fully immerse you in the wizarding world of pottery through its wide selection of classes and courses. For instance, they offer one-day classes where you can level up your moulding skills by creating saucers, cups and more!
What’s great about these classes is that they won’t only teach you how to make different types of pots, saucers and mugs, but you’ll also have creative freedom when painting them! Plus, they’re designed for beginners so you won’t have to worry about perfecting your first pot.
If you’re looking for something more advanced, however, we recommend enrolling in their short courses. These courses last weeks and you’ll be working your way up from beginner to intermediate and advanced classes.
Pro tip:
Check out their official website before visiting to see what they have in store for their special-themed classes. These classes change every month and they tackle different types of themes to enhance your pottery skills further!
Clay Arts Studio
— Media credit: clayartsstudio
Address: 2-5 One Avenue Dataran Pelangi
Contact details: +60 12-278 5771
Operating hours: Daily from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Rates: Available upon request (by appointment only)
Clay Arts Studio offers the most fun studio and learning experience, in general, out of all the entries on this list. Aside from feeling like a class, it offers a far more loose and collaborative atmosphere, allowing beginners to come out of their shells more easily.
What’s great about the classes they offer here is that you won’t be dictated to what you need to do. Instead, you’ll be taught the techniques you need to learn to master pottery and it’s up to you what you want to make, whether it be bowls, vases, mugs, etc.
You don’t have to dive head first into a month-long session though, as you can test the waters by enrolling in one of their trial classes. But if you really want to take this art form seriously, you can opt for their full-on package, which lasts 4 months.
Pro tip:
If you’re commuting, one of the best things you can do is ride the bus and drop off at the Dataran Pelangi Utama bus station. From there, you can walk directly to Clay Arts Studio in a couple of minutes.
Clay Expression
— Media credit: clayexpression_my
Address: 757, 5, Jalan Subang 3
Contact details: +60 16-383 8891
Operating hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Rates:
- Private group workshops: RM200 to RM220 per pax (depending on the number of pax per group)
- One-off lessons: RM230+
- 5 Lessons: RM1,200 to RM1,500
- Intensive lessons: RM300 to RM3,000
- Beginner classes: RM1,200 to RM3,200
- Intermediate classes: RM1,350
- Advanced classes: RM1,500
If you want to work with the OGs of pottery in KL, then Clay Expressions should be at the top of your list! They’ve been around since 2000 and since then, they’ve been offering various in-depth programs for beginners, novices and experts!
They offer private workshops for groups so if you have some free time on your itinerary, you and your friends can squeeze this into your schedule. Each private workshop covers traditional hand-building techniques and all their produced artworks are for keeps—pretty cool!
You can also enrol in their one-off classes if you’re just there for the experience but still want to learn something new. These beginner-friendly classes are always fun and challenging and they’ll help you build the fundamentals of pottery!
Pro tip:
If you’re planning on making pottery your daytime hobby, you can invest in their high-quality equipment so that you can bring this activity with you at home! From the clay to the pottery wheel itself, you’ll find them in their online store.
A Touch Of Clay
— Media credit: atouchofclaykl and thenictionary
Address: 8, Jln 1/60b, Taman Segambut Damai
Contact details: +60 17-881 2265
Operating hours:
- Sunday, Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Rates:
- One-time hand building: RM170
- Hand building (syllabus): RM150
- One-time pottery wheel: RM200
- Wheel (syllabus): RM180
- Firing + glazing: RM35
- Firing + painting: RM35 (+RM50 for every subsequent hour)
A Touch Of Clay offers some of the most affordable pottery lessons in KL but don’t be fooled! You won’t be settling for less as the owner of this class is helmed by someone with over 50 years of experience, so if any place has the legitimacy to teach pottery, it would be this!
This spot offers some amazing courses for the fundamentals of pottery from hand-building lessons to wheel-throwing and more. Depending on your skill level (or budget), you can either opt for their one-time classes or their full syllabus.
The studio itself is worth highlighting as well, as it creates a cosy and welcoming space for beginners. Plus, it also helps that the owner, Cheah Yeow Seng, has such a kind soul who can easily infect you with his passion for ceramics.
Pro tip:
You can also bring home some amazing ceramics and pottery products from their online store. If your order exceeds RM180, you can enjoy free shipping!
22 Craft Studio
— Media credit: 22tutucraft
Address: 19, Jalan SL 1/12, Bandar Sungai Long
Contact details: +60 17-901 1893
Operating hours:
- Monday & Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Rates:
- Trial classes: RM150 to RM200
- Full course: RM700
If you’re looking for someplace you can knead your stress away, then 22 Craft Studio should be right up your alley! This relaxing pottery studio turns this activity into a therapeutic sensation with its beautiful and cosy interior and overall laid-back atmosphere.
This type of ambience will immediately get you in your creative zone once you enrol in either their trial or full course. You can opt for the former if you just want to get your bearings with pottery while the latter is perfect for those who are planning to make this their hobby.
These classes are helmed by their passionate and patient instructors who have years of experience under their belt. From basic throwing to hand building and pottery painting, you’ll get to learn everything you need here, and the best part is they feature reasonable prices.
Pro tip:
You can also reach out to them via their email to arrange a private event, whether it be for your friends, families or even your company! They offer their studios for rent so that you can arrange an exciting team-building experience.
Vava Art Studio
— Media credit: vavaartstudio
Address: Jalan Bendahara Seksyen 7
Contact details: +60 11-3921 7030
Operating hours:
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Thursday & Friday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Rates: Available upon request (by appointment only)
Vava Art Studio may be hard to find (being tucked in a serene neighbourhood in Cheras), but it’s worth going on the hunt for. It offers a wide array of short courses and classes that tackle everything you need to master pottery from wheel-throwing to hand-building and more.
One of their best offerings is the 3-hour beginner’s class where you’ll be able to absorb all the fundamentals you need to better understand pottery. This, paired with the intimate setting of the studio, makes for an engaging and interactive learning experience.
From pots to mugs, basins and more, you’ll get to mould various products here. You can even learn different finishes like marbles or if you want something simple, you can simply handpaint your newly-moulded products.
Pro tip:
This small studio can only house a handful of people per season, so we advise you to get first dibs by reaching out to them through their WhatsApp (+6 011 39217030).
Life Ceramics
— Media credit: lifeceramics
Address: L-3A-01, 163 Retail Park
Contact details: +60 3-2381 1950
Operating hours:
- Weekday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Weekend: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Rates: Available upon request (by appointment only)
If you REALLY want to get into pottery, then Life Ceramics should be on your radar! It’s where you can meet expert instructors and pick their minds apart to gain more knowledge about pottery.
They offer some of the most in-depth pottery courses for beginners to experts that span numerous sessions throughout the entire month. This way, you can have your sessions once a week and develop a second-nature-like understanding of pottery.
Meanwhile, if you’re not ready for that type of commitment, you can opt for their one-hour classes just to get your feet wet. Once you’ve decided that you want to be the next big pottery artist, you can move onto the month-long classes.
Pro tip:
One of the cheapest and fastest ways you can get here is by riding the bus and dropping off at either 1 Mont Kiara or Shoplex Mont Kiara. From there, you’ll just have to cross the street and walk towards the 163 Retail Park.
Good Times DIY Pottery Studio
— Media credit: goodtimes_diypottery
Address: Paradigm Mall, Level 1 – 19A
Contact details: +60 11-1663 6208
Operating hours: Daily from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Rates:
- Wheel throwing quick experience: RM145
- Wheel throwing normal experience: RM200
- Wheel throwing marble artwork: RM180
- Wheel throwing + painting: RM220
- Hand building pottery + painting: RM150
- Pottery painting: RM120
Good Times DIY Pottery Studio is one of the best options for beginners who want to start this hobby lightly. As you may have gleaned from its name, it’s more of a do-it-yourself type of experience rather than your typical classes, but there are still courses!
These courses will provide you with all the materials you need and will cover anything from wheel throwing to hand building, painting and more. They also offer wheel-throwing sessions that will help you achieve that marble finish on your finished products.
After your sessions, you can bring home your finished artwork after 3 to 4 weeks once they finish the glazing process. This way, you’ll have something to remember about your experience!
Pro tip:
If you’re looking for another hobby that’s equally therapeutic and fulfilling, you can also check out Good Times DIY’s baking and tufting classes!