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Where to Take Pottery and Ceramics Classes in Hong Kong
Want to pick up a cool new hobby? Or perhaps you just need an outlet to rediscover your creative juices? Try pottery and ceramics! And before you laugh your way off the page, think about it for a second.
While it looks a bit daunting to mold and sculpt something from scratch, the art of ceramics and pottery isn’t just part of our culture. It’s also calming and enjoyable, and a fantastic way to tap into your creative side in a literally hands-on way.
Now, if you’re ready for some artsy stuff, read on. We’ve already tried studios all over the city for you and found the ones that offer the nicest experiences. Here are the ones we think to be the best pottery and ceramics workshop studios in Hong Kong!
Two Parts Studio
Address: Eastern Centre, Room 203 2/F, 1065 King’s Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 1 PM to 10 PM,
Contact Information: +852 5505 0828
Medium of Instruction: English or Cantonese
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Pottery Basics | • 5 lessons – 2 hours per lesson | • HKD 1,850 per person |
| Pottery Regular Advance | • Course 1 – 4 lessons (2 hours per lesson) • Course 2 – 8 lessons (2 hours per lesson) • Course 3 – 12 lessons (2 hours per lesson) | • Course 1 – HKD 1,520 per person • Course 2 – HKD 2,740 per person • Course 3 – HKD 3,650 per person Additional Fees: Bisque fire – HKD 5 per 100 grams Glaze fire – HKD 10 per 100 grams |
| Pottery Self-Service | • Depending on the time you need to complete a project (project must be done within one year) *Self-service hours are scheduled at specific times | • Self-service hours – HKD 75 per hour Additional Fees: • Bisque fire – HKD 5 per 100 grams • Glaze fire – HKD 10 per 100 grams |
| Pottery Private Workshop | • Hand-building Workshop (1 lesson) – 2 hours • Wheel-throwing Pottery (1 lesson) – 2 hours | • Hand-building Workshop – HKD 480 per person • Wheel-throwing Pottery – HKD 550 per person |
Two Parts Studio is one of the most well-known pottery studios in the city. With locations in Quarry Bay, Tai Koo, and San Po Kong, this studio is easily accessible in most districts. It also accommodates beginners and intermediate students.
If you wish to build your basic pottery skills, consider signing up for the Pottery Basics Class, which includes lessons in wedging and pinching, throwing basics and forms, trimming, and glazing.
Meanwhile, if you’ve already completed the basic skills course, try the more complicated projects like teaware sets, plates, vases, and pots.
Or, if you want to work on a project at your own pace, we suggest you check out their Pottery Self-Service Class. This lets students create their own pottery project schedule.
Just note that all classes are scheduled at specific times every week, so it’s best to check their website before you sign up for a course.
Useless Studio
Address: Laurels Industrial Centre, Room 06, 8F, 32 Tai Yau St, San Po Kong, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday- 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 10 AM to 5 PM
Contact Information: [email protected]
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Regular Ceramics Course | • 5 to 10 lessons – 3 hours per lesson | • 5 lessons – HKD 2,000 per person (includes materials, glazing, and firing cost of 3 to 4 work/pieces) • 10 lessons – HKD 3,600 (includes all materials, glazing, and firing costs) Additional Fees: • Additional work/piece firing – HKD 120 per piece |
| Hand-shaped Ceramic Cup Workshop | • 2 classes per session – the first class is 2.5 hours while the second class is 2 hours | • HKD 780 per person Additional Fees: • If the height/length/width of your work exceeds 20 centimeters, you’ll have to pay an additional HKD 500 for kiln firing |
| Handshaped Pottery Bowl Workshop | • 2 classes per session – the first class is 2.5 hours while the second class is 2 hours | • HKD 780 per person Additional Fees: If the height/length/width of your work exceeds 20 centimeters, you’ll have to pay an additional HKD 500 for kiln firing |
| Hand-kneaded Sake Vessel Workshop | • 2 classes per session – the first class is 3 hours while the second class is 2 hours | HKD 880 per person Additional Fees: • If the height/length/width of your work exceeds 20 centimeters, you’ll have to pay an additional HKD 500 for kiln firing |
| Clay Wood Planting Bowl Workshop | • 2.5 hours per session | • HKD 710 per person Additional Fees: • If the height/length/width of your work exceeds 20 centimeters, you’ll have to pay an additional HKD 500 for kiln firing |
With the array of workshops and handmade ceramic products offered here, the Useless Studio is, without a doubt, the complete opposite of its name. It’s just a funny and catchy name, that’s all!
Anyway, if you’re the adventurous type and you want to work on different projects, the Useless Studio is the perfect pick for you. You see, this studio offers more than 18 one-session and multi-session workshops for different skill levels.
For example, in the Ceramics Course, you can get different lessons and create a cylinder, bowl, teaware set, plate, mug, candle holder, and more. Of course, if you wish to practice based on your focused area or skill, you can also opt for a one-session or trial workshop.
Check out the studio’s monthly workshop schedule to learn the important deets and info for each class.
PS: Another thing we like here is that you can find a bunch of ceramic trinkets and pottery goodies on display. So, if you’re not in the mood to get muddy and just want to do some artwork shopping to give as gifts, just drop by at one of their locations in San Po Kong and Mong Kok.
Lump Studio
Address: 5B, E. Tat Factory Building, 4 Heung Yip Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Friday- 10 AM to 9 PM, Saturday to Sunday – 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday – Closed
Contact Information: +852 2116 0865
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Clay Class | • 4 lessons in one month – 2.5 hours per lesson | • HKD 1,450 per person Additional Fees: • Clay and firing costs – HKD 80 per kilogram |
| 3D Ceramic Printing Class | • 1 lesson – 6 hours | • HKD 1,380 per person (includes bisque firing costs) |
| 10-hour Weekly Package(best for experienced potters) | • Depends on the customer’s desired schedule (preferred schedule must be within the studio’s operating hours) | • HKD 1,110 per person |
| 15-hour Weekly Package (best for experienced potters) | • Depends on the customer’s desired schedule (preferred schedule must be within the studio’s operating hours) | • HKD 2,160 per person |
Lump Studio is a fairly new pottery studio in Wong Chuk Hang. With its quiet and less-touristy location, it’s a great spot to escape the noise of the city.
Here, creativity takes shape, one lump of clay at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned potter or a curious newbie looking to learn the craft, you’re welcome here because their community of potters offer lessons to all skill levels.
For example, if you’re a newbie and you sign up for the 4-Week Clay Class, you’ll be introduced to many techniques and styles concerning hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing. Meanwhile, if you already know all these, the instructors will give you lessons about the specific skills or projects you want to master.
If you’re too busy to attend their regular classes with fixed schedules, we recommend you try their weekly packages. Through these packages, you can visit and learn in the studio, depending on your preferred schedule, for as long as it’s within the operating hours.
CC Art Studio
Address: Hong Kong, Mong Kok, Prince Edward Rd W, 141號, Edward Mansion, 6樓E室
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 10 PM
Contact Information: +852 9546 6825
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Regular Ceramic Course (for adults and teens) | • Package A (4 classes per session) – 1.5 hours per class • Package B (4 classes per session) – 2 hours per class | • Package A – HKD 1,300 per person • Package B – HKD 2,580 per person Additional Fees: • Firing fee – starts at HKD 20 |
| Child Regular Ceramic Course ( for ages 5 to 12 years old) | • Package A (4 classes per session) – 1 hour per class • Package B (4 classes per session) – 1.5 hours per class | • Package A – HKD 1,280 per person • Package B – HKD 1,660 per person Additional Fees: • Firing fee – starts at HKD 20 |
| Parent-Child Workshop | • Depends on the chosen workshop | • Starts at HKD 630 per pair of parent-child |
| Ceramic Couple Workshop | • Mini Hotpot – 2.5 hours • High-foot Ware – 2.5 hours • Coffee Set – 2 to 2.5 hours (depending on the chosen artwork) • Sake Set – 2 to 4 hours (depending on the chosen artwork) • Tea Set – 2.5 to 3 hours | • Mini Hotpot – HKD 1,388 per pair • High-foot Ware – HKD 1,360 per pair • Coffee Set – HKD 1,260 to HKD 1,520 per pair • Sake Set – HKD 1,190 to HKD 1,550 per pair • Tea Set – HKD 1,330 per pair |
| Modeling Clay Workshop | • Mini Plate – 1.5 hours • Ornamental Plate – 2 hours • Card Holder – 2 hours • Earrings – 1 to 2 hours • Bracelet – 1.5 hours • Mini Vase – 1.5 hours | • Mini Plate – HKD 400 per person • Ornamental Plate – HKD 450 per person • Card Holder -HKD 450 per person • Earrings – HKD 320 to HKD 400 (depending on the number of pairs made) • Bracelet – HKD 450 per person • Mini Vase – HKD 450 per person |
If you want variety, CC Art Studio is the place to be! This studio offers a wide variety of workshops and courses around ceramic, pottery, painting, drawing, and other art forms, so you can really try your creative hand at almost everything.
In addition to their regular clay and ceramic workshops, the studio also hosts parent-child workshops that let the kids learn pottery with their parents, so it’s kind of an enjoyable family bonding time.
Through the Parent-Child Workshops and Regular Ceramic Courses for Children, the kiddos can learn how to use a potter’s wheel, form shapes out of clay, and design their very own ceramic ware.
Meanwhile, their 1-day crash courses on modeling clay are a great pick for people who can’t commit to long-term courses. You see, through these single and beginner-friendly sessions, you can already work on a project that you can take home and admire.
If you’re running out of date ideas with your special someone, you can also check out their Ceramic Couple Workshops. If you’re crafty enough, you can even recreate Demi Moore’s and Patrick Swayze’s pottery scene in Ghost!
Half Corner Studio
Address: Hong Kong, Causeway Bay, Morrison Hill Rd, 33號, Fortune Court, 1樓
Operating Hours: Sunday to Friday – 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday – 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM to 5 PM
Contact Information: +852 9673 7080
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Regular Pottery Workshop (Causeway Bay Studio) | • Regular Course (8 classes in 2 months) – 2.5 hours per class • Floating Course (4 classes in 3 months) – 2.5 hours per class | • Regular Course – HKD 3,000 per person (excluding material and firing costs) • Floating Course – HKD 1,800 (excluding material and firing costs) |
| Trial Ceramics Workshop (Causeway Bay Studio) | • 1 lesson – 1.5 hours | • HKD 550 (includes material and firing costs) |
| Children Ceramics Class & Parenting Course (Causeway Bay Studio) | • Kids Ceramics Level 1/Basic Pottery (12 classes per course) – 1.5 hours per class • Kids Ceramics Level 2/Advance • Pottery (12 classes per course) – 1.5 hours per class • Kids Ceramics Level 3/Advanced Undergraduate Class (12 classes per course) – 1.5 hours per class | • Kids Ceramics Level 1, 2, and 3 – HKD 4,200 per pair of parent-child (includes material and firing costs) |
If there’s a Two Parts Studio at the beginning of this list, there’s also a Half Corner Studio! Well, contrary to its name, Half Corner Studio doesn’t cut corners when it comes to the workshops they offer.
We recommend this studio for newbies who want to master fundamental pottery and ceramics skills because their regular courses focus on sharing techniques in slab-building, wheel-throwing, pinching, and coiling.
Plus, compared to other studios, the course fees here are already inclusive of the material and firing costs, so you can save a bit more.
At this studio, the regular pottery classes run like clockwork. It’s conducted once a week, four times a month, and usually starts at the beginning of each month.
However, if you wish to have more flexibility in your pottery journey, we suggest you go for their floating courses. These courses will let you create your own schedule and accomplish four classes in a span of three months.
Touch Ceramics
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Address: Shop 203, 2/F, Block 3, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday – Closed
Contact Information: +852 2562 9000
Medium of Instruction: Chinese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Pottery Regular Class | • 4 lessons – 2.5 hours per lesson | • HKD 2,100 per person |
| Private Ceramic Workshop (a maximum of 4 people only) | • 1 lesson – 2 hours Must choose one from these themes: • Neriage pinching plate or cup • Sake ware by pinching • Kwon-glazed painting on a plate • Contemporary Kintsugi on utensils or accessories | • HKD 3,000 for 4 people (includes materials and kilning costs) |
If you’re exploring SoHo with your friends, you might want to check out this ceramics studio slash art gallery – Touch Ceramics.
It was founded by well-known Kintsugi and ceramic artist Enders Wong. This studio features a spacious yet minimalist working space that’s excellent if you want to have some time alone to create your own porcelain art piece.
The workshops here might be limited, but they are still worth checking out, especially if you’re looking for indoor activities that you can enjoy with your friends.
The studio offers private workshops for a small group (maximum of four people), and the pieces you can make range from cups, Sake ware, tableware, accessories, and more.
Going beyond the usual pottery and ceramics workshops, Touch Ceramics also features exhibits and programs in collaboration with a range of local and international artists, including Simon Birch, Ray Chan, Sim Chan, Chan Keng Tin, and more.
Lai Chan Kee
Address: Rm 1205 Trendy Centre, 682 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Contact Information: +852 692 9128
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Beginner Ceramics/Pottery Class | • Surface Decoration (4 lessons) – 2 hours per lesson • Pottery (4 lessons) – 2 hours per lesson • Sculpture and Modeling (4 lessons) – 2 hours per lesson • Molding and Casting (4 lessons) – 2 hours per lesson | • Surface Decoration (4 lessons) – HKD 1,500 per person • Pottery (4 lessons) – HKD 1,500 per person • Sculpture and Modeling (4 lessons) – HKD 1,500 per person • Molding and Casting (4 lessons) – HKD 1,500 per person |
| Regular Pottery Class | • 4 lessons – 2 hours per lesson | • HKD 1,500 per person |
| Trial Classes (Experience Casting, Experience Pinching, Featured Tiles, or Glazing Class) | • 1 lesson per class – 2 hours per lesson | • HKD 450 to HKD 580 + HKD 130 for processing per person ( excludes material and firing costs) |
Kowloon is known as the edgy side of Hong Kong, and you can experience it firsthand by exploring the studios and art galleries in this district. Start with Lai Chan Kee!
This place offers a comprehensive and organized ceramic and pottery experience for its clients. You see, you need to take their beginner courses before you can take any lessons in their regular pottery class.
The trial classes are the best option for those who just want to try their hand at pottery and ceramics. For two hours, you’ll learn how to use special tools, practice pan-building and hand-sculpture, and master imprinting designs on clay tablets.
If you’re successful with your trial class, you can take the finished product home and even use it. Whether it’s a cup, plate, bowl, or tile pottery, do your best so you can have a memento of your visit!
MudHeyTong Gallery
Address: 175 Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 11 AM to 9 PM
Contact Information: +852 9863 2210
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Trial Pottery Workshop (for adults) | • 1 lesson – 2 hours | • HKD 580 per person |
| Regular Pottery Workshop (for adults) | • 4 lessons – 2 hours per lesson | • HKD 1,200 per person |
| Trial Child Pottery Workshop (6 to 11 years old) | • 1 lesson – 2 hours | • HKD 480 per person |
| Regular Pottery Class for Children (6 to 11 years old) | • 4 lessons – 2 hours per lesson | • HKD 1,100 per person |
| Unlimited Off-Peak Hours Package (best for students with a background in pottery or ceramics) | • Unlimited use of the studio for 1 month (2 hours per day limit) *Note that there’s no mentor guidance for this package, and it’s only available during non-peak hours (Monday to Friday – 11 AM to 3 PM) | • HKD 1,800 per person (excludes clay material and firing costs) |
In the vibrant neighborhood of Sham Shui Po lies a hip and modern clayware space and gallery – MudHeyTong Gallery. This place was founded by Hong Kong-based ceramic artists, and it shows because the whole space is dotted with rustic ceramic pieces and decor.
It’s not just popular for its exhibits and public lectures and events. It also offers trial and regular pottery classes for both the kiddos and adults, so you can bring the whole family here to try pottery.
Apart from that, the studio also offers a unique package for those who sign up for membership. The Unlimited Off-Peak Hours Package is a good choice for those who already have a background in pottery or ceramics and just want to work on certain skills or pieces at their own pace.
The downside is that you won’t have a mentor with you, and it’s not “unlimited use” in the literal sense because you can only use the studio for a maximum of two hours per day.
Anyway, if you’re fond of quirky and edgy art pieces, you can visit their exhibits and be on the lookout for their drop of regular collections to purchase a piece or two. Through this, you can take home a unique piece and support contemporary artists in Hong Kong.
Tung Yao Ceramics
Address: 3A Chiu Kwong Street, Sai Ying Pun
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 10:30 AM to 8 PM, Monday- Closed
Contact Information: +852 6015 6044
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Trial Workshop (Throwing/Hand-Building and Glazing) – 1 pax | • 1 lesson – 2 hours | • HKD 680 for one person (1 piece of artwork only per person) Additional Fees: • For extra material/artwork and firing costs – HKD 180 |
| Trial Workshop (Throwing/Hand-Building and Glazing) – 2 pax | • 1 lesson – 2 hours | • HKD 1,200 for two people (1 piece of artwork only per person) Additional Fees: • For extra material/artwork and firing costs – HKD 180 |
| Sake Set Workshop (set includes 2 cups and 1 pot) | • 1 lesson – 3 hours | • HKD 980 per person |
| Creative Vase Making Workshop (for ages 11 years old and above) | • 4 lessons – 2 hours per lesson | • HKD 2,600 per person |
| Kids Enlightenment Ceramics Workshop (for ages 6 to 12 years old) | • 1 lesson (no time limit) | • HKD 680 per person (includes material and firing costs) |
| Family Ceramics Workshop | • 1 lesson – 2 hours | • HKD 1,200 per pair of parent/adult-child (includes clay, tools, and bisque/glazing firing costs) |
| Ceramics Studio Membership (lessons are adjusted according to the student’s aptitude) | • 10 hours Ceramic Tutorials + 10 hours Self-Practice Time | • HKD 3,800 per membership (1 membership can be shared among 3 people) Additional Fees: • Glazing and firing costs – HKD 90 per piece |
When it comes to all things ceramics, Tung Yao Ceramics is pretty much an OG of the game. It features a number of studios, labs, and showrooms not just in Hong Kong but also in Zhuhai and Jingdezhen in China.
Each studio showcases a range of workshops that are tailored to suit the skills of the learners, so don’t be afraid to sign up for a lesson even if you don’t know a bit about pottery and ceramics. They have lessons for kids, adults, couples, and even the whole family.
Also, with a studio membership, you and the other two people you want to share the membership with can get exclusive access to Tung Yao Ceramics’ studio in Sheung Wan. This package lets the members have full access to the clay, tools, and other equipment they may need to work on their ceramic pieces, so we think that the course fee is worth it.
Just note that the prices indicated above are all discounted because the studio is currently offering programs and workshops on sale. Make sure to check the website before signing up for a workshop because prices can change anytime.
Toki Studio
Address: 196, Tung Kin Factory Building, Unit D, 4/F, 198 Tsat Tsz Mui Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Friday to Sunday – 10 AM to 7 PM, Monday – 1 PM to 7 PM, Thursday – 1 PM to 10 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday – Closed
Contact Information: +852 9385 6673
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese and English
Available Pottery/Ceramics Classes:
| Classes | Class Duration | Course Fee |
| Intro Wheel-Throwing Class | • 1 lesson – 2 hours | • Ranges from HKD 780 to HKD 2,400 (includes materials and firing fees) *Course fees can depend on the student’s aptitude and other specifications |
| Intro Hand-Building Class | • 1 lesson – 2.5 hours | |
| Intro Glaze Class | • 1 lesson – 1.5 hours | |
| Pottery for Beginners | • 5 classes in 6 weeks | |
| Pottery for Intermediates | • 5 classes in 6 weeks |
Toki Studio, a dainty boutique ceramic studio nestled on a lineup of restaurants and bars in Island East, is fairly accessible, so come visit if you’re ever in Quarry Bay.
The name literally translates to “Pottery Studio” and the place was created by owner Jennifer Tai after she pursued the art of poetry in Japan. She created this space to help pottery enthusiasts and experts hone their skills in wedging, wheel-throwing, glazing, hand-building, and more.
This studio offers beginner-friendly pottery and ceramics workshops that you can take one lesson at a time. Of course, it would be better to take all the intro classes in one day for you to get a full grasp of the basic pottery skills.
Nonetheless, if you already know the basics, you can proceed to the intermediate lessons to enhance your craftsmanship and create functional ware and sets.
That said, it’s best to note that Toki doesn’t have a fixed course fee because the instructors here tailor each lesson, material, and project depending on the client’s aptitude and requirements.
