The Full Material

Pottery Course in Singapore · Clay to Glaze · 8 Sessions · 2.5 Hours · Date TBA

About the course

The whole arc. Raw clay to fired surface.

The Full Material is an 8-session pottery course in Singapore that follows clay through every stage of the ceramic process. From the first session at the hand building table to the moment finished pieces come out of the glaze kiln, nothing is skipped, nothing is rushed.

The course moves through hand building, wheel throwing, trimming, and a dedicated understanding of ceramic materials and glaze — how each component behaves, how metallic oxides produce colour, and how the kiln has the final word on every surface decision made.

“Most people have never seen their own work through to the end. The Full Material changes that.”

Suitable for beginners and those with some prior pottery experience working side by side. No prior experience required. Eight sessions is enough time to move slowly and still arrive somewhere.

What the course covers

Four disciplines, eight sessions

I · Hand Building – Coiling, Pinching & Carving

Form built directly by hand: coiling, pinching, and carving from a solid block. Additive and subtractive methods side by side. The course opens here, without the potter’s wheel.

II · Wheel Throwing – Centering, Pulling & Form

Centering, opening, and pulling walls on the potter’s wheel. The rhythm of throwing – what it asks of the hands and how it differs entirely from building by hand.

III · Trimming – Foot, Form & Refinement

Leather-hard work returned to the wheel for trimming: refining the foot, correcting the form, and finishing surfaces before the first firing.

IV · Glaze – Understanding Materials, Oxides & Surface

Glaze mixed from raw components. How glass formers, flux, and colorants interact and their roles in ceramic glaze. Colour introduced through metallic oxides – cobalt for blue, copper for green, iron for warmth and depth. Students mix and understand the categorical roles of materials in glaze.

What’s included

• All clay & materials – Clay, pottery tools, and studio consumables provided for every session. Nothing extra to bring.
• 6 complimentary firings – Bisque and glaze firing for up to 6 ceramic pieces included in the course fee.
• Glaze materials – Raw glaze components and metallic oxides provided for the glaze understanding sessions. For in-class tests only.
• Studio guidance – Instructor present throughout every session to guide, troubleshoot, and respond to where you are.
• Additional works at studio rates – Works beyond the 6 complimentary pieces are welcome and fired at Meso’s standard studio firing rates.
• Finished pieces to keep – All fired ceramic work is yours. Students collect completed pieces after the final glaze firing.
• Mix your own glaze for your pots – Available at Meso’s standard fee.
• Minimum enrolment policy – This pottery course requires a minimum of 3 students to commence. If the minimum is not met, all enrolments will be fully refunded. You will be notified at least 7 days before the first session.

Course details

• Course – The Full Material · Clay to Glaze · 8-Session Pottery Course · Full Arc
• Next intake – To be announced · Register your interest — we’ll notify you when dates are confirmed.
• Duration – 8 consecutive sessions · 2.5 hours per session · Fixed weekly day
• Location – Meso Ceramics · 475 Geylang Road, Level 2 · Singapore 389434
• Fee – SGD 800 per person · Includes materials & 6 complimentary firings

What’s included at a glance

• All clay & materials
• 6 complimentary firings and test tiles  (bisque & glaze)
• Glaze materials included for in-class tests
• Additional works at studio rates
• Studio guidance throughout
• Mix-your-own glaze available

Minimum 3 students to commence — If this pottery course does not reach the minimum, your payment is fully refunded. No action required on your part.