In the whirlwind of daily life, stress and worries can easily take hold of all of us. But imagine this: the calming sensation of cool clay between your fingers, slowly transforming it into something beautiful, meaningful, and useful. The art of pottery offers a welcome escape, a chance to reconnect with yourself through the meditative process of shaping formless clay.
An activity suitable for all age groups, it can help you declutter your mind with the ease of creativity. Besides, it is a skill that teaches you patience and trust alongside the techniques that it has to offer. The results come in the shape of a mug, pot, saucer, vase you name it! But the gratification it brings along is boundless and unparalleled by all means.
Are you still second-guessing where to learn pottery in Pune? Well, it looks like it is time to get your hands dirty and the creative juices flowing since we have curated the perfect list of places you could explore to learn the art.
Whether you are artsy or not, this studio is sure to inspire you to keep creating art. Hosted by Milind Misal himself, this studio is a place where you can learn painting, sketching, warli painting, clay modelling, and a lot of other art forms.
The studio is frequented by individuals of all age groups, so if you see a neighbourhood uncle trying his hand at pottery, do not be surprised. It is a great place to fall in love with the creativity of art, irrespective of perfection while making new friends.
The studio also holds various workshops and a summer camp for children. You may enroll in the courses at the studio for both short-term and long-term.
Where - Venkatesh Residency, Vighnaharta Chowk, Pashan - Sus Rd, near Vighnaharta Ganpati Mandir, Sutarwadi, Pashan
Phone - 09766221142
Hours of operation - 4:30 to 8 PM
Ganesh Pottery has been in the business of clay and pottery creations for over 25 years and has recently ventured into teaching programs and workshops.
They provide personal training in the art using terracotta clay that air dries without external help so that you can take your artistic masterpieces home.
You may even choose between a one-day pottery workshop and an extended course of 10 sessions or 3 months. They also offer a range of workshops for schools and children alike. You can also contact them for corporate events or just a group gathering.
Where- Ganesh Pottery, Sr. no. 70, Ganesh Niwas, Santosh Nagar, Katraj, Pune
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Ganesh Pottery, Krushpingaskh Bld, near Mahatma Gandhi Road, Tapal Naka, Mominpada, Old Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Panvel
Phone- 9595770868
Mail- info@ganeshpottery.com
Hours of operation - 10 AM to 2 PM
Located in Kothrud, this studio is also a cafe! Here, you can learn clay (ceramic) modelling, pottery, and clay painting while sipping on your favourite brews.
If you are looking for a cute artsy date spot or just a fun activity with friends and family, Clay7 may be your answer. You can learn to create beautiful pots and plates and take them home with you. Alternatively, you may enroll in their 3-month course to understand the intricacies of the art. In this class, you can also learn how to create a mould to shape your creations.
You can also pre-book a two-hour workshop for celebrations or get-togethers for up to 20 people and you'll be surprised how much you can learn in these two hours!
Where - Joshi Rd, Plot 4/8, SriKrupa Bungalow, Diagonal opposite Lagu Bandhu Jewellers, Shankarrao Kirloskar Marg, off Karve Road, Erandwane, Pune
Phone - 091670 68592
Hours of operation - 9 AM to 7 PM
If you wish to whole-heartedly pursue pottery, MC Potteries is your place to be. They offer a full time that teaches you how to create stunning kitchenware from scratch.
And the best part? They are flexible with their timings and can chalk out the class plan according to your preferred timings.
They also organize workshops for those looking for a fun evening filled with therapeutic crafts and banter.
They also organize workshops for those looking for a fun evening filled with therapeutic crafts and banter.
Where- College of Architecture, Raj Vihar Plot no- 33-34, opposite Sunshine Hills Near BRICK, Jagdamba Nagar, Undri
Phone- 092847 26299
Hours of operation- 10 AM to 7 PM
What are you waiting for?
Squish some clay, mould it into a masterpiece (or at least a slightly lopsided mug), and watch your anxieties melt faster than a chocolate chip cookie on a hot day. So ditch the digital distractions and embrace the therapeutic thrill of getting dirt under your fingernails (in the best way possible, of course). You might just surprise yourself with what you unearth – both literally from the clay and figuratively from within.