9 Charming Studios In KL & PJ Offering Pottery Classes For Beginners

Eunis Ong

Last updated 22 Mar 2024

Photo Credits: @kellytannnn, @weekendee, @bearypotter_studio

Explore pottery-making as a new hobby

Pottery-making has always been described as a therapeutic, relaxing, satisfying, and even stress-relieving activity - nothing beats the calming vibe of spinning clay, and creating a one-of-a-kind art piece with your very own bare hands.

If you're looking to try something new, explore a fresh hobby, or just do something fun this weekend, why not try your hand at pottery? If you're looking for where to start, we've compiled a list of 9 pottery studios around Klang Valley offering pottery classes and full-fledged courses that are great even for beginners.

9 Pottery studios to check out in KL

1. 22CraftStudio

Located in Bandar Sungai Long in Kajang, 22CraftStudio is the perfect quaint space for you to melt your stress and worries away by kneading, throwing, or hand-building your own ceramic masterpiece. Founded by a pottery enthusiast with the dreams of popularizing the understanding of pottery in Malaysia, the studio offers affordably priced trial classes as well as package courses (that come in a bundle of 4 classes) that are great for beginners and even children.

Be guided by passionate instructors as they teach you how to craft your own Khmer Potter from scratch. A pottery painting class costs only RM140 per pax, while pottery hand build class is RM188 per pax!

Address: 19, Jalan SL 1/12, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.
Price: from RM140/pax

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22CraftStudio: This Quaint Pottery Studio In Kajang Offers Trial Classes And Pottery Courses!

Looking to try out something new? Try your hand at pottery by signing up for a trial class or 4-class course at this quaint pottery studio in Kajang!

2. Good Times DIY Pottery Studio

Good Times DIY Pottery Studio is a new do-it-yourself pottery studio located in Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya! The studio offer classes at 3 timeslots daily - 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM. Each class provides a quick wheel-throwing experience with all the tools and materials required - you can opt for a 1-hour or 2-hour wheel-throwing workshop at 5% off on Klook and complete 2 or 4 pieces of artwork respectively. Your artwork will be ready to be collected within 2 - 3 weeks after the glazing process.

Address: Good Times DIY Pottery Studio, Level 1F-19A, Paradigm Mall, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Price: from RM105/pax

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3. Beary Potter Studio

Beary Potter Studio strives to be a space for pottery creators to find their inner peace. Founded in 2015, this little pottery studio in Cheras offers a wide range of classes for beginners to enthusiasts - you can opt for a one-day workshop or sign up for multi-week sessions if you're ready to commit. A 2.5-hour introduction wheel-throwing class costs RM200 per pax (or RM380/pair), and you'll leave with 3 pieces of fire-glazed pottery to bring home.

Address: A-7-1, Jalan C180/1, Dataran C180 Balakong, 43200 Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia.
Price: beginner class from RM200/pax

4. Peinto Gallery

Located in Bukit Jalil, Peinto Gallery is Beary Potter Studio's new sister studio that only just opened its doors in December 2020. Derived from the Japanese pronunciation of "paint", this space focuses on the process of pottery glazing. Pick your favourite colour scheme from their 'colour combination chart' and let your creative juices flow as you transform your own ceramic item into a one-of-a-kind art piece!

Address: No. 2-43, Residensi Park Bukit Jalil, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

5. Clay Expression

Clay Expression is one of the OGs in Malaysia's pottery scene, having been around since 2000. This little studio in Subang Jaya focuses on equipping students with the skills they need to progress from a first-time potter to an independent maker with their tried and tested curriculum. They offer workshops for private groups and also have public classes you can sign up for. A fun-filled 3-hour introductory class costs RM275 per pax and is perfect for beginners.

Address: 757, 5, Jalan Subang 3, Kawasan Perindustrian Uep Subang Jaya, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Price: beginner class from RM275/pax

6. A Touch Of Clay

Owned by a local ceramic artist with almost 50 years of ceramic experience under his belt, you know you'll be in good hands at A Touch Of Clay. Their 3-hour introductory classes cost RM150 for hand-building lessons and RM180 for those who want to learn the basics of wheel-throwing. Besides conducting classes, the quiet studio also offers space and equipment for advanced hobbyists to work on their art, and you can also get decorative pieces and other hand-made products here to elevate your home or office.

Address: 8, Jalan 1/60B,Taman Segambut Damai, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.
Price: beginner class from RM150/pax

7. Vava Art Studio

Vava Art Studio is another pottery studio tucked away in Cheras. Just like other studios in Klang Valley, they offer hand-building and wheel-throwing workshops regularly - prices start from RM220 per pax (or RM420/pair) for a 3-hour beginner class. Due to the size of the studio and their efforts to ensure physical distancing, there are only limited slots available, so be sure to pre-book your slot in advance to avoid disappointment!

Address: Jalan Bendahara 1/7, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia.
Price: beginner class from RM220/pax

8. Life Ceramics

Located in 163 Retail Park in Mont Kiara, Life Ceramics offers beginner to advanced ceramic courses every month. Keep an eye out for the release of their workshop schedules that are posted on their social media every month - a four-session beginner course costs RM495 per pax, with classes once a week stretched over a month. They used to also conduct one-hour Discovery Courses which are great for those who're unsure whether they're ready to commit too much time to a potential new hobby you may not love - we're not sure if these classes are still on, so do drop them a DM to find out if you're interested!

Address: L-3A-01, 163 Retail Park, No. 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

9. The Clay Art Studios

The folks at The Clay Art Studios are experts in conducting fun-filled pottery classes for both adults and kids! The studio aims to provide a friendly and comfortable space for everyone to explore their creativity regardless of age - you can craft a functional bowl or an inventive, uniquely shaped cup, that's totally up to you. Book a trial class, a start-up package (four sessions over a month), or a full-on package (16 sessions over 4 months) depending on your preference.

Address: 2-5 One Avenue, Dataran Pelangi Utama, Jalan Masjid PJU 6A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Other Fun Things To Do Around KL

Looking for something fun to do over the weekend? While travelling remains out of the question for now, there's absolutely no need to feel bored in KL. In fact, there are more fun things to do around the city than you think!

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