NISO Pottery - Kids Pottery (Hand-Building)

No prior experience needed | This is a self-guided session

DURATION
1.5 hrs
FEE
(per person inclusive of taxes)

INR 2400
(Minimum 3 participants required)
SCHEDULE
Tuesday to Sunday
11:00 am | 4:00 pm
CAPACITY & AGE
8 seats | Age 6-13 yrs
INCLUDES
Guidance, materials, apron, and taxes.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Glazing, firing, and shipping charges.
Pottery materials

Session Highlights

  • Brief introduction to clay
  • Stamping, coiling and slab work
  • Exploring abstract forms
  • Visual storytelling

What to Expect from the Session

This is an interactive, hands-on pottery session thoughtfully curated for children. During the workshop, kids are introduced to a variety of hand-building techniques and encouraged to use their imagination to create their own unique clay creations.

The making process is complemented by guided visual storytelling, adding a narrative element to each child's work. The session is designed to nurture creativity, encourage self-expression, and invite children to explore their own imaginative worlds through clay.

The emphasis of the workshop is on the creative experience, exploration, and joy of making, rather than on the finished object.

Hand-building workshop

To Book or Enquire

Please send us a WhatsApp message on +91 9958488352 with the following details:

  • Preferred date
  • Number of participants
  • Preferred time slot: 11:00 am or 4:00 pm
  • Session name: Wheel Pottery, Hand-Building, Kids Pottery or Paint on Pottery
  • Preferred session duration: 1 hour, 1.5 hours or 2 hours (Wheel Pottery only)

A booking amount of INR 500 per person is charged to reserve your spot. This amount will be adjusted against your session fee at the time of payment. The booking amount is non-refundable.

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Glazing & Firing

We do not offer glaze firing services for hand-built pieces made during the workshop. Participants can opt for bisque firing at an additional cost ranging from INR 300 to INR 1200 depending on the size of the piece. We will take approximately a 1 month cycle to finish your piece.

Once your piece is ready, you are welcome to collect it from the studio. Please send us a WhatsApp message before your visit so we can have your work ready for collection. We kindly request that all finished pieces be collected within three months, after which any unclaimed work will be donated to children from the surrounding village.

Glazing pottery
DELIVERY WITHIN INDIA
If you would prefer your bisque fired piece to be shipped, we offer delivery anywhere in India for an additional INR 300 - INR 600 per piece depending on weight and size of the piece. You can expect to receive your bisque piece delivered within 30-40 days from the date of your session.
TAKING HOME RAW PIECES
Children typically create 2–5 pieces during the session and may choose one favourite piece to take home. If you would like to take home additional raw pieces, a clay charge of INR 80 per kg is applicable.

Please note that raw pieces are extremely fragile and should be handled with great care.

Please read the section on glazing and firing in case you want to get your piece fired.
CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING
Please message us on whatsapp 48 hrs before to reschedule. In case of cancellations, the booking amount is non-refundable.

Things to Be Mindful Of

To help us create a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized experience for everyone, please keep the following in mind:

  • Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled session.
  • Pre-booking is essential, as class sizes are small and slots often fill up well in advance.
  • Our studio houses both finished ceramic work and student pieces at various stages of making, all of which are extremely fragile. We kindly request that children remain within their designated workstation and avoid touching items displayed on shelves, tables, or other work areas.
Pottery tools

Experiences — Everything You Need to Know

Can I visit the studio to buy ceramics?

Yes.

Our studio shop is open from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

We are closed on Mondays, and no prior reservation is required to visit the shop and browse or purchase ceramics.

Prior reservations are required for pottery sessions or if you would like to meet the team to discuss a custom ceramic order or our courses.

How long does the glazing and firing process take? And why does it take so long?

The complete process takes approximately one month.

This includes trimming, slow drying, bisque firing, sanding, washing, waxing, glazing, glaze firing and packing.

If you opt for delivery within India, you can expect to receive your finished piece within 40–50 days from the date of your workshop.

Please note that timelines can vary slightly depending on weather, drying conditions and kiln schedules.

What is your refund or cancellation policy?

Booking fees are non-refundable.

If you need to reschedule your session, please inform us at least 48 hours before your scheduled session.

Rescheduling requests made with less than 48 hours' notice may not be accommodated.

Can my toddler or infant accompany me during the session?

Unfortunately, no.

As a working pottery studio with fragile objects, tools and equipment, we are unable to accommodate infants or toddlers during pottery sessions.

This helps ensure the safety of children while maintaining a focused and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.

We Use

CLAY

  • Stoneware clay for wheel sessions, with bisque firing at Cone 06 and glaze firing at Cone 6.
  • Terracotta clay for hand-building sessions, with bisque firing at Cone 06. Student hand-built pieces are not glaze fired.

WHEELS

Electric pottery wheels.

KILN

Electric kiln.

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