Everyone has wished to create their own object out of clay and other materials at least once. Today, this passion shared by many artists has led to the creation of many workshops offering introductory courses in ceramic pottery. Thus, I have prepared a list of the best pottery workshops in Paris.
Introduction to Pottery and Ceramics
5 Rue Fromentin, 75009 Paris
Regardless of your skills, learn to make pottery with Alice, a graduate in Fine Arts and the Beaux-Arts.
In the Arts Rose Sélavy workshop, which offers many other activities for adults and children, attend a small group class on Tuesday or Thursday!
😍 We like: Many types of clay are available to let your creativity run wild!
💰 Price: €146 per person (2 sessions of 3 hours each)
Ceramic Turning Workshop
2 rue du Sergent Maginot, 75016 Paris
With a customized experience for up to two people, Caroline, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, will introduce you to the art of clay molding and help you create the bowl of your dreams.
After this enjoyable and instructive experience, collect your bowls after they have been baked several times in a kiln at a temperature of over 1000°C!
😍 We like: The minimum age to participate in the activity is 10 years old accompanied by a parent.
💰 Price: €77 per person
Introduction to the Wheel Over Four Days
Studio Inoui, 24 Rue Titon, 75011 Paris
With Capucine and her team, attend four 2.5 hour classes over 4 consecutive weeks during the same time slot and learn to master the art of ceramic pottery.
From 3 to 8 people, discover the basics of ceramics with your friends or family, everyone over 15 is welcome!
😍 We like: The studio can be privatized!
💰 Price: €235 per person (4 sessions of 2.5h)
Information and booking (in French)
Introduction to Pottery Wheel
Valérie’s studio is located in one of the arches of the Viaduc des Arts, near the Gare de Lyon
Under the attentive and professional supervision of Valerie, create a bowl out of clay with your own two hands.
It’s two hours of fun to share with friends and a bowl to remember for years to come as you eat your cereal in the morning.
Don’t forget to bring your own apron!
😍 We like: Valerie’s training in Master Art Therapy to work on emotions and personal expression.
💰 Price: €60 per person
Information and booking (in French)
Discovering the Potter’s Wheel in a Beautiful Workshop
Céramique Lascève, 24 Rue des Bois, 75019 Paris
With just 5 simple steps you can become a master of clay manipulation and form your own clay creations. Charlotte will guide you for two hours so that you can create your little masterpieces without forgetting to pick them up when they are ready!
Teapots, pitchers or bowls, you are free to create as you wish.
😍 We like: Charlotte’s pedagogy, praised by her previous clients
💰 Price: €60 per person
Information and booking (in French)
Discovering Clay Work and Making a Pair of Bowls on the Wheel
Atelier Dipneuste, 9 Rue Pierre Dupont, 75010 Paris
With his knowledge passed down from generation to generation, Henry will teach you the art of ceramic pottery while letting your imagination run wild!
For two hours, with your friends or family, let both Henry’s advice and your creativity guide you.
😍 We like: Although the course is given in French, Henry has been able to adapt and explain the techniques in English for foreign clients.
💰 Price: €65 per person
Information and booking (in French)
Discovering the Wheel and Making a Bowl With Jonas
Atelier at Villette Makerz at 5 minutes on foot from Hoche metro station (ligne 5)
After a walk in the Parc de la Villette, join Jonas’ studio who will teach you the art of controlling the foot pedal as for a sewing machine or the art of forming the pin to start the shape of your bowl.
Pedagogical and friendly, Jonas and his ceramic workshop are the perfect recipe to spend a pleasant moment!
😍 We like: the “Café Céramique“, and the possibility to drink a tea or a coffee in his creations.
💰 Price: €65 per person
Information and booking (in French)
Discovering Ceramic Art and Creating Your Own Plates With Asamï
111 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
For two hours, make two plates with the expertise of Asamï, a ceramist from Japan.
What makes this experience different from others is the possibility to apply engobe to your masterpieces once they have set up their shape.
A real discovery with the sweet and pedagogical Asamï!
😍 We like: The traditional Japanese inspirations and techniques which offer the possibility to access a rare know-how in Paris.
💰 Price: €60 per person
Information and booking (in French)
Ceramic Pottery Workshop at Terre et Feu
3 workshops: 8 Cité Dupetit Thouars 75003 Paris, 37 Bis Villa d’Alésia 75014 Paris, 115 Rue des Dames 75017 Paris
At the Terre et Feu workshop in Paris, take part in pottery courses or workshops with experts with more than 20 years of experience.
With three different workshops in Paris, République, Alésia and Villiers, it is almost certain that you will find a workshop not far from your home!
😍 We like: Access to the discovery of different techniques such as moulding during classes with a professional ceramist.
💰 Price: €585 for 12 sessions of 3 hours
Information and booking (in French)
Trois Potes Ceramic Workshop
21 Av. Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris
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Corentin, Suzie and Martin are the three friends who decided to set up this workshop offering modelling classes and turning courses.
On Friday mornings from 10am to midday, take part with up to 5 of your friends or family members in a modelling course.
Or, during a weekend, take a more in-depth introduction to wheel turning with a small group of 6 people to learn in the best conditions!
😍 We like: The weekly classes which allow you to familiarise yourself with the different modelling techniques in a relaxed atmosphere.
💰 Price: €60 for two hours of modelling lessons.
Information and booking (in French)
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