Pottery Studio · Somerset West, South Africa

The Art of Pottery: Hand-Building, Wheel & Sculpture

We present enriching pottery classes focused on the timeless art of hand-building techniques, sculptural creations, and potter's wheel work — weekly pottery lessons in the heart of Somerset West, serving the Helderberg and greater Cape Town.

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Inside The Potter's Place pottery studio in Somerset West

Inclusive Environment

Whether you are new to pottery or a seasoned artist, all skill levels and creative minds are warmly welcomed.

Individual Pace

Our classes comprise a mix of all skill levels, as we work with each individual at their own pace.

All-Inclusive

Fee includes all materials and firings. No hidden costs, just pure creative exploration.

Adult Pottery Classes

Weekly pottery lessons for all skill levels — from hand-building fundamentals to the potter's wheel.

Hands shaping clay during a pottery class in Somerset West
Monthly EnrollmentR2200
  • ✓One dedicated 3-hour time slot each week.
  • ✓All materials and on-site firing included.
  • ✓R350 one-time enrollment fee.

Choose your dedicated class from these options below

Tuesday

10 AM – 1 PM

Tuesday

6 PM – 9 PM

Wednesday

10 AM – 1 PM

Wednesday

6 PM – 9 PM

Thursday

10 AM – 1 PM

Thursday

6 PM – 9 PM

Friday

10 AM – 1 PM

Friday

2 PM – 5 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about joining our studio.

What is the cost to enroll at your studio?
R2200 per month for one class each week. All materials and firings are included, so there’s no need to purchase anything additional.
What projects do we work on?
We cover various hand-building techniques, including pinching, coiling, and slab work. Students then progress to the potter's wheel and sculpture.
Do students create the same items in class?
Each beginner follows a skills learning program that involves learning specific techniques, but your own creative input is encouraged.
Is there a beginner's class?
Our classes comprise a mix of all skill levels, as we work with each individual at their own pace.
I have never done pottery before; can I still join?
Absolutely! All skill levels are welcome at our studio, and we offer instruction from beginner to advanced levels.
What happens if I miss a class?
You have the option to catch up in an alternative class, but this requires prior arrangement and is subject to space availability.
Do you offer children’s classes?
Unfortunately not at this time, however children above 7 can attend the clay making experience.
Do you offer one-off classes?
We do not offer one-off classes during our regular schedule, but we provide a clay-making experience on our open studio days.
When is the open studio day?
Open studio days occur on the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booking is essential.
Do you offer pottery wheel classes?
Yes — wheel work is part of our program. Students first learn hand-building fundamentals like pinching, coiling, and slab work, then progress to the potter's wheel at their own pace.
Where is the studio located?
You'll find us at Shop 10, Lions Square Shopping Centre, on the corner of Myburgh and Main Road in Somerset West — in the heart of the Helderberg, an easy drive from Strand, Gordon's Bay, Stellenbosch, and the greater Cape Town area.

Open Studio Experience

Join us for our monthly clay-making experience! Perfect for those wanting to try pottery without a monthly commitment. Discover the joy of working with clay in a relaxed, guided environment.

Last Saturday Monthly, 10am - 2pm
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Visit the Studio

Shop 10, Lions Square Shopping Centre

Corner Myburgh and Main Road

Somerset West, South Africa

Easy to reach from across the Helderberg — Strand, Gordon's Bay — as well as Stellenbosch and the greater Cape Town area.

082 573 4645

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