Description
Our pottery workshop is designed for total beginners who just want to experience the thrill of shaping clay on a spinning wheel. Over the course of 1.5 hours, we’ll guide you through the basics of working with a pottery wheel, from understanding its mechanics to mastering the art of centering clay.
So come join us at Bedia Pottery Studio for an unforgettable pottery experience. Get ready to tap into your creativity, get your hands dirty, and craft something truly extraordinary. Book your spot now and let’s get spinning!
Workshop Outline
~Learn to wedge and prep your clay using the rams horn’ technique
~Learn to drive a wheel with correct posture, hand positions, and speed dials
~Learn to throw and centre your clay using the coning method, opening up walls, shaping your pieces, and vessel removal.
~ Craft your own masterpiece at the end of the session.
Important Note: Your pieces will go through two firing processes, which can take up to 8 weeks to complete. (Of course, if they are ready earlier, we will contact you)
Hey there! Don’t worry about packing anything for our workshop at Bedia Pottery Studio. Your workshop fee already covers all the supplies you’ll need. And guess what? We’ll have one of our comfy Bedia aprons ready for you to wear, so you can jump right into the fun without any fuss. Just show up, relax, and let’s get creative together! 🎨✨
At Bedia Pottery Studio, we offer Free Firing & DIY Glazing as part of our workshop experience.
After your creation has dried for about 2 weeks, we’ll place it in our kiln for its initial firing, known as a bisque fire, reaching temperatures of 1000 degrees. This process typically takes around 24 hours.
Once your piece has cooled down, we’ll reach out to schedule a time for you to visit the studio and apply your chosen glazes. We have a wide array of beautiful colors available for you to use, all included in your workshop ticket price.
After glazing, we’ll fire your piece once again to set the glaze, making it waterproof and food-safe.
We understand that good things take time, but remember, this entire process is optional! If you prefer, you’re more than welcome to take your creation home to air dry instead. We want to ensure your pottery experience is tailored to your preferences.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our fabulous new studio!!
You can find us at Warehouse 10, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz 1, Dubai. We’re right in the midst of the art street in Al Quoz, making it super easy to spot and get to.
If you’re driving, there’s street parking aplenty nearby. But if public transport is more your style, no worries! We’re conveniently located close to On-Passive & Equity Metro Stations and also to Al Quoz bus station, so hopping on a bus is a breeze.
Just search for “pottery workshops near me” to find our studio, or keep an eye out for the vibrant energy of our space in the heart of Dubai. We’re eagerly looking forward to welcoming you!
FAQ
No, due to safety concerns, we do not allow children of that age to use the pottery wheel. Our workshops are designed for older participants who can safely handle the equipment.
Unfortunately, no. It typically takes 1-2 weeks for us to dry and bisque fire your pieces. After that, you’ll need to return for the glazing session. If time constraints prevent you from attending the glazing session, we can apply a transparent glaze to your pieces to make them shiny and food-safe. Once they’re ready, you can collect them from our studio.
Currently, we don’t have specific offers for Emirates Platinum Card, Essad, or Fazza members as we are a new studio. However, we’re in the process of working with banks to bring you some fantastic deals soon! Your support means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to share exciting offers with you in the near future.
We do not offer home delivery services for the final artwork. However, you are welcome to collect your pieces from our studio once they are ready.
Yes, we can accommodate that. We’ll keep your pieces here for a maximum of two months. After that, there will be an additional charge of AED 1 dirham for storage fees.
Yes, you can bring your toddler to the studio, provided that there is someone available to take care of them during the workshop.
