The best pottery classes in Dubai

Located in Dubai's creative hub Alserkal Avenue, Yadawei Ceramic Studio is a purpose-built space offering pottery, bisque painting and sculpture classes for adults and kids. Schedules for all their sessions are available online, so all you need to do is opt for a membership package that suits you, book your spot and get behind the wheel. Once you are a member, you can access a host of free expert-led workshops too.

With a mission of 'everybody can clay', The Mud House Studio invites anyone with an interest in pottery to try their hand at it. Choose from one-off classes or sign up for a membership, depending on how regularly you would like to visit. Whether you are looking to custom-design your next tableware set or just craft a gift for a loved one, the teachers here can guide you every step of the way.

Mould your ideas into a beautiful art piece at OKA Ceramic Studio. The Al Quoz-based venue offers classes for those who want to learn the craft of pottery and also memberships for regular potters. If you're looking to surprise someone with a handmade treasure, visit their store for some exclusive products. The team at OKA Ceramic Studio also hosts corporate team-building events and you can rent their spacious studio to curate your own special event here.

Amani Eltigani Badur discovered her love for pottery at a very young age, so after quitting her busy job as an architect, she moved to Dubai and founded Amani Ceramics Pottery & Art in JVC. The venue hosts exhibitions, workshops and retail events focused on pottery and related crafts. Those interested can also book the artist's time for a group class at any school and art studio in the UAE.

From wheel throwing to hand building and glazing, Turkish artist Ceren Senbark teaches it all at her pottery classes in Dubai for all ages and levels of experience. Those looking to create their own handmade masterpieces can become members at Crn Art Design Ceramic Studio and choose from one-day, five days, weekly or monthly passes. You can also reserve their studio space for a birthday or team-building activity.

Driving around Jumeirah, you may have spotted The Workshop Dubai, a multi-concept space with a funky exterior, housing an art gallery, a design studio and a store stocking sustainable products. As the name goes, the venue hosts numerous workshops such as marbling candles, resin art, sketching and, of course, pottery. After your class, stop by the cafe at the back for a hot brew or visit the warehouse to browse inspiring works.

Whether you’re just looking for a chance to mess around with clay, want to perfect your pottery-making skills, or even book a private event, Bedia Pottery has options for you. With a huge range of sessions, from wheel-work and hand-sculpting, to classes on painting and specific skills, Bedia can help you – and once you’ve taken a class or two, you can even become a member. Based just round the corner from Alserkal Avenue, the venue describes itself as a “blend of art gallery and pottery haven”.