Clay Mates: 5 Ceramic classes in Singapore where you can make your own pottery
Not sure what to do this weekend, but don’t want to party or cafe hop? Why not try your hand at pottery and take part in a ceramic class?
There’s always something exciting to do in Singapore, but even partying the weekend away or indulging in gourmet food can get repetitive after a while. If you’re looking to try your hand at something different, look no further than pottery, the ceramic art that is fast gaining popularity.
It’s hard to imagine now that pottery is one of the oldest human inventions, seeing how quickly these handmade pieces have made it to the dinner tables of slow living zealots. Even top model Emily Ratajkowski has tried her hand at a ceramic class! Pottery is made by forming a ceramic body, often clay, into a form such as a cup or plate, and then heating it to high temperatures in a kiln to remove water and set the shape permanently. Pottery can be decorated in many ways, such as painting and glazing.
It’s plausible that pottery has become popular with city dwellers because of its therapeutic and relaxing benefits. From hand-building to wheel-throwing, a ceramic class will get your mind and body in natural sync, with a single focus on shaping your creation. This process can help to relax and open up the mind, and is a great stress-reliever. Moreover, pottery allows you to express yourself creatively, and offers a sense of satisfaction when you see your finished work. There may be an undiscovered artist in you!
If you’re all fired up for pottery now, have a look at five studios in Singapore where you can take ceramic classes in the gallery above!
Rachel Zheng
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