In Bali, pottery studios are more than just workshops — they’re real art spaces open to everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a professional or the last time you made something from clay was at school: the classes suit all levels. In these studios you can go through the whole journey of creating a piece — from choosing the right clay and shaping it to firing and glazing.
Why take a break from the beaches and drop into a studio? Here are a few reasons:
- Pure creativity. Clay forgives mistakes and loves experimentation. You don’t need an art degree to make something nice — just trust your imagination and your hands.
- A complete reset. Working with the material feels like a powerful form of meditation. When you focus on the tactile sensation, unnecessary thoughts fade away and stress evaporates. It’s the best way to truly feel grounded.
- A piece with a story. A handmade mug, plate or vase isn’t just a shop-bought souvenir — it’s an object filled with your energy and memories. It makes a perfect gift or a lovely addition to your home.
In Balinese studios, there are usually two ways to work with clay:
- Potter’s wheel. A classic method where you centre the clay on a spinning wheel and literally pull the shape out of it. It’s mesmerising to watch, but it takes skill and focus.
- Handbuilding. The cosiest and most straightforward option. No machines — just you and the material. You shape the clay with your fingers, creating unique, ‘alive’ lines.
Most likely, you’ll be working with one of two types of clay:
- Earthenware. The most popular and forgiving material. It’s very pliable, so it’s perfect for beginners making decorative pieces.
- Stoneware. A good option for those who value practicality. This clay is denser and stronger, so it’s most often used for kitchenware.
A class like this is a great chance to slow down for a bit, enjoy getting your hands dirty, and take home a little piece of warmth from the island — made by you.
Ubud
Sari Api Ceramics Studio
Opening hours: 9:00–17:00. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
There are two options: a full ceramics course and studio rental.
Full course
An intensive 15-hour course that includes wheel throwing and trimming.
Suitable for: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
Price: 4,500,000 IDR per person.
Studio rental
For those who already have experience with clay and want to work independently, without an instructor, using the space for their own projects.
By appointment: 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00.
150,000 IDR for half a day (3 hours), 250,000 IDR for a full day (6 hours). Memberships are available for regular visitors (valid for up to one year and non-transferable).
Clay and firing are not included in the rental price.
Phone: +62 813-3881-4973
Rusters
Opening hours: 9:00–17:00.
The space itself is a modern architectural building with its own café, restaurant, pottery studio, and a concept store with furniture.
At Rusters Studio, there are several main classes: handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing. Programmes are available for both children and adults.
Every Sunday at 10:00 there is a children’s clay workshop. Price: 180k.
Prices for private and group classes.
Phone: +62 8113 9411 041
Serayu Pottery
Opening hours: 9:00–17:00.
Serayu Pottery is one of Ubud’s most recognisable spots and a popular place for tourist photos. Taking photos inside costs 10k IDR. It includes a gallery, a café, and a workshop.
Classes:
Pottery class (wheel throwing, earthenware/red clay)
This clay is very pliable and is great for beginners.
However, pieces made from this material are not suitable for food and drinks because they are fired at a low temperature (around 700–800°C), which makes them porous. They can absorb water, oils, and bacteria. Without proper glazing, such items retain moisture and may develop mould over time. Liquids can seep through an unglazed surface, causing stains or leaks. Also, some glazes may contain lead or other harmful substances.
That said, this clay is perfect for:
- decor (vases, sculptures, etc.)
- storage (jewellery stands, candle holders, etc.)
- garden and outdoor use (terracotta pots, lanterns)
- creative practice (painting, customisation, handbuilding practice)
Price: 305,000 IDR
Included:
- 2 kg of clay (up to 2 pieces)
- 60 minutes on the wheel with an instructor
- Firing
Pottery class (wheel throwing, stoneware)
This clay is very strong and can handle high temperatures and sudden changes, so it’s great for:
- tableware
- kitchen utensils
- baking dishes
It’s also considered more eco-friendly as it’s made from natural materials.
This class is a good fit if you want to learn how to make mugs, cups, plates, or bowls.
Price: 435,000 IDR
Included:
- 2 kg of clay (up to 2 pieces)
- 60 minutes on the wheel with an instructor
- Firing
Pottery class (no finished piece)
This format is for those staying in Bali for less than two weeks. In that case, you simply won’t have time to collect the finished piece, so there’s no point paying extra for it.
In this class you’ll learn how to work with clay, but you’ll need to leave the piece behind.
Price: 315,000 IDR
Included:
- 2 kg of clay
- 60 minutes on the wheel with an instructor
Pottery class (handbuilding)
Handbuilding is a technique where you shape clay by hand without using a pottery wheel.
Before the wheel was invented, it was the only way to make ceramics.
Handmade pieces usually look more ‘alive’ and one of a kind, often with a slightly rough feel and lots of character.
Price: 350,000 IDR
Included:
- 1 kg of clay (up to 2 pieces)
- 90 minutes with an instructor
Phone: +62 813-5302-2235
Setungku Pottery
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00.
A ceramics studio with views over the rice fields.
Classes:
Potter’s wheel
After the class, you’ll have two pieces to make and paint. It’s best to try it on your own or with your partner.
Duration: 1.5 hours; 1.5 kg of clay; equipment, paint and tools; 2 pieces for firing (ready in 3–4 weeks).
Price: 395k.
Handbuilding
You can create two creative pieces. Duration: 1.5 hours; handbuilding instruction; 1.5 kg of clay; equipment, paint and tools; two pieces for firing (ready in 3–4 weeks).
Price: 380k.
Painting on a piece: 230k.
Handbuilding + painting package: 450k.
Phone: +62 895 6233 05657
Gaya Ceramic
Gaya Ceramic and Design is both a homeware shop and an art studio.
The studio offers a range of training and workshops, from one-day sessions to two-week programmes.
Private classes (one-day introduction)
(on request and subject to an instructor being available)
The class runs from 9:00 to 12:00 and includes theory and practice.
Firing (including glazing) is paid separately and is calculated by the weight of the wet pieces: Rp 120 per gram (Rp 120/g).
You can choose the glaze colour on the day of the class.
Lead time: at least two weeks.
Price:
- One-to-one: 100 USD
- Group: price depends on group size and the chosen format.
Clay basics: one-week immersion (beginner level)
This course format is designed as an intensive introduction to the world of ceramics — one focus at a time.
Each themed week includes:
- Five days of classes (Monday–Friday) with practice and tuition
- + 1 additional day after the first firing to learn glazing
Price: 700 USD
All pieces a participant decides to send for firing are weighed on the last day, and the cost is calculated at the standard rate: Rp 120 per gram (Rp 120/g).
This studio also offers training with world-renowned ceramicists and artists. The annual schedule is available on the website. The price in 2026 is $2,500.
Phone: +62 361 976220
Sanur
Kevala Studio Ceramic
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00.
A great ceramics studio. The teachers are true professionals and very friendly. They also have their own shop selling home ceramics.
A handbuilding class here costs 500,000 IDR per person. It’s a two-hour lesson, and you’ll end up with two finished pieces.
Wheel throwing, as usual, is more expensive — 600,000 IDR for a lesson of the same length.
Private and group formats are available.
Something a bit different: there’s a package with a photoshoot. You’ll have three hours in the studio with no one else around — only the photographer capturing the most heartfelt moments of this date. Included: tea, coffee, four finished ceramic pieces, wheel throwing, and decorating. Price: 2,700,000 IDR.
Your pieces will be ready within 7–12 working days.
Phone: +62 87754784545
Clay Play
Opening hours: daily except Wednesday, 10:00–17:00.
A small but very cosy ceramics studio in Sanur.
The studio focuses on a small, intimate setting. It doesn’t feel like a production line, so the teacher gives each guest maximum attention. This is especially valuable if you’re a beginner and a bit nervous before your first time on the pottery wheel.
Perfect for families. It’s one of the most child-friendly studios. The programmes are designed to be clear and engaging even for the youngest creators.
Phone: +62 8215 7583131
Pererenan
Clay Club
Open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. On Sundays until 17:00.
POTTER’S WHEEL (Wheel Throwing)
for adults and children aged 6+
- 1 class (1.5 hours), 2 pieces, 2 kg of clay — 395,000 IDR
- 3 classes (3 × 1.5 hours), 6 pieces, 6 kg of clay — 1,100,000 IDR
- 5 classes (5 × 1.5 hours), 10 pieces, 10 kg of clay — 1,900,000 IDR
HANDBUILDING (Handbuilding)
for adults and children aged 3+
- 1 class (1.5 hours), 2 pieces, 2 kg of clay — 395,000 IDR
- 3 classes, 6 pieces, 6 kg of clay — 1,100,000 IDR
- 5 classes, 10 pieces, 10 kg of clay — 1,900,000 IDR
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
for children of any age
Classes last one hour and are great as an after-school activity or for the weekend.
Children create pieces by hand, work with dry clay, draw sketches, make mood boards, and try ceramic painting.
- 1 class (1 hour). Includes all materials and one finished piece — 250,000 IDR
- 5 classes. Includes five pieces — 1,125,000 IDR
- 10 classes. Includes 10 pieces — 2,250,000 IDR
Phone: +62 81239969880
Mrs Potter Ceramic Studio and Pottery Workshop
This is a studio that perfectly combines a professional approach with a relaxed island atmosphere.
They welcome both tourists who want to try something new once and those who live on the island and are ready for a deeper dive into the craft.
At Mrs Potter, they run both short 2–3 hour workshops and multi-day courses. You can choose the classic pottery wheel or warm, hands-on handbuilding.
The studio is very bright and spacious, which naturally sets a meditative mood.
Opening hours: daily from 09:30 to 19:30.
Vagabond design lab
One of the most stylish and modern studios in Pererenan. It feels more like a creative lab than a traditional classroom, which makes it a favourite for those who value aesthetics and an unconventional approach.
Vagabond is known for its short but very packed workshops (usually 2–2.5 hours). It’s ideal both for tourists counting every hour and for expats looking to unwind after a working day.
They won’t make you follow a template. The instructors encourage bold ideas and help bring even the most unusual concepts to life. It’s a great place if you want to go beyond the usual mugs and plates.
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:30–16:30, Sun 10:30–13:30.
Canggu
Bumii Pottery
One of the cosiest and most intimate studios in Canggu. It’s known for its individual approach to every guest.
The studio is small, so classes run in small groups. It’s perfect if you don’t like noisy workshops and want the teacher close by to help you at every stage.
You can try both the pottery wheel and handbuilding. The instructors are also very open to your ideas — if you want to make something specific and unusual, they’ll help you bring it to life.
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:30–18:00, Sun until 17:00.
Seminyak
Mud House Pottery studio
A very cosy and aesthetic studio that’s the perfect ‘middle ground’: professional, yet very welcoming to beginners and tourists.
You can try both the classic pottery wheel and handbuilding. If you don’t want to start from scratch, they also run ceramic painting workshops — a great way to create a custom mug or plate with minimal effort.
The drying process and double firing take two to four weeks. If you’re only passing through Bali, the studio can arrange delivery of the finished piece to your country (for an additional fee).
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed on Monday).
Bukit
Waves of Clay
A cosy, quiet and atmospheric café where you can not only have a coffee, but also create your own custom cup.
Handbuilding class
1.5 hours, 1 finished piece, 420,000 IDR
Potter’s wheel
1.5 hours, 1 finished piece, 465,000 IDR
Children’s class
1.5 hours, 1 finished piece, 420,000 IDR
There are also private lessons and couples’ events. Advanced students can also come to the studio outside workshop hours.
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