About Pottery

Pottery studio is a creative idea of Quest ED 

Pottery studio is working on the concept of reducing screen time of kids and individuals and also creating a space in Haldwani where people from different backgrounds gather not only  to learn pottery and ceramic art but also reduce stress levels of today's work environment.

We are dealing with each and every age group and also provide workshops at our studio and also at schools. 

We are promoting the ancient art which is being forgotten and popularise it in the young generation.Pottery is a very renowned concept in western countries and now we feel delighted and proud to launch it in Haldwani.

So come and be a part of this beautiful world of Pottery

Address: Laldath Road Nainital, by pass, near little flower School, Haldwani, Uttarakhand 26313 

Handbuilding is one of the oldest techniques in pottery and refers to the process of creating ceramic forms using hands and simple tools, without the assistance of a potter's wheel. This method allows for a more direct and tactile interaction with the clay, giving the artist greater control over the form and surface texture. Handbuilding techniques include coiling, pinching, and slab construction.

Here are the primary handbuilding techniques:

1.Pinching Technique

 (2)Coiling Technique

(3)Slab Technique

 (4)Combining Techniques:

 Wheel throwing, also known as throwing on a potter's wheel or wheel-throwing pottery, is a technique in ceramics where a potter uses a spinning wheel to shape and form clay into symmetrical, cylindrical forms. This method allows for the creation of a wide range of vessels, including bowls, plates, mugs, and vases. Wheel throwing is known for producing functional and aesthetically pleasing pottery with a smooth and uniform appearance. Here is an overview of the wheel throwing process: 

1. Preparing the Clay:
2. Centering:
3. Opening:
4. Pulling and Shaping:
5. Trimming:
6. Drying and Bisque Firing:
7. Glazing:
8. Glaze Firing: