I’m not the greatest fan of offering my kids playdough at home (the crumbs! the places they stick it into!) so when Am I Addicted Pottery Studio invited us to try out their hand building pottery class, I was all for it. Double standards? I’d say it’s more like apples and oranges.
Am I Addicted Pottery Studio at Orchard Central
I’d been to Am I Addicted previously for a date with a girlfriend, where we had a lovely zen time painting our pottery.
The venue is spacious and brightly lit, and I remember there being lots of ceramics on display. How would young children fare in such an environment?
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Two-hour Hand Building Pottery Class with Kids
We arrived for our pottery class – my mother, two kids (4 years old and 6 years old) and I – a little early, so we were able to watch a few others having a go at wheel throwing, and gain some inspiration from the variety of pottery on display.
It was a weekday afternoon, and the place was generally quiet, which made for a pleasantly peaceful environment.
Soon, Mysha, our instructor came to let us know the space was ready. We got our aprons on, and sat at the table to learn.
During the two-hour session, we would be able to make two items. There were some samples we could reference for ideas, but the only real limit was your imagination (and your pottery skills).
Creativity at Work
The kids dove straight in, taking almost no time at all to decide what they were going to make.
The lumps of clay were much harder than playdough and it took some strength to work them, being careful not to incorporate air bubbles or destabilise the clay.
Under the patient guidance of our instructor, we managed to create our first pieces. She also taught us how to add embellishments and other features such as handles and rims.
After about an hour and a half, the kids had completed two pieces each, and they played with the excess bits of clay while waiting for my mum and I to complete ours. They also had a ball of fun using the alphabet stamps to stamp their names onto their pieces!
When everyone was done, we were able to choose how we would want our pieces finished, from a fixed set of glazes.
We could also top up ($30 for adult, $15 for subsequent piece; or $20 for child, $15 for subsequent piece) to come back another day to paint our pieces.
We opted not to paint them and have them glazed in a single colour instead. After the pieces are glazed and fired, they will be delivered to us at home in a few weeks’ time.
There’s free delivery within Singapore!
Pottery with Young Kids
Prior to this, my only experiences with pottery sessions were with fellow adults, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that children are able (and welcome!) to make their own pottery pieces as well at Am I Addicted.
It was a far cry from air-dry clay and painting plaster of Paris, and as a parent who values real, rich experiences for my children, I was glad that they had the opportunity to work in a studio alongside other adults to create their own pottery pieces.
I cannot wait to see their faces when they see the finished products!
My mother joined us for this session and had a go at making her own pieces as well. It was great to see her flex her creative muscle and her fingers, trying to form the shape she wanted, with help from her grandkids.
Creative Screen-free Bonding Activity
Overall, it was a wonderful screen-free bonding activity, where the adults didn’t really have much of an edge over the kids.
In fact, the adults were more likely to over-think things and to be paralysed by perfectionism, while the kids simply enjoyed sculpting the clay without too much thought.
These days, we work so much on our screens and in our heads, that having to slow down and work with our hands is a wonderful way to unplug and slow down.
Research has shown that working with our hands can also help us reduce anxiety and give our minds a rest.
The two hours at Am I Addicted Pottery Studio flew by and we left the studio with the joy of having made something to be proud of, and the anticipation of seeing the final result in the days to come.
Am I Addicted Pottery Studio Class Options and Pricing
Am I Addicted has a special class option for kids, which costs $98+ for an adult and a child to complete one piece each, within one hour.
This is a great option for those with young kids as a regular two-hour session is pretty long for them to sustain attention. You can also organise kids parties here, with their Kids Party package.
Am I Addicted Pottery Studio also offers other classes for teens and adults. Wheel throwing is always popular and exciting, and the European antique wares pieces look so exquisite!
Am I Addicted Pottery Studio
Where: #05-37, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening Hours: 10 am to 9 pm
Website: Am I Addicted
If you are looking for another interesting pottery-related spot to visit, you may wish to check out Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle.
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