Klook Exclusive Off: Meichi Object – Ceramic Workshop | Handbuilding | Wheel Throwing | San Po Kong

A pottery wheel looks simple until the clay starts wobbling. At Meichi Object, you get to try shaping a cup or bowl yourself, then add color or decorative details. The studio offers several formats, from a one-hour gradient pottery class to longer wheel-throwing, handbuilding, and sake-cup workshops.

I like two things here: the range lets you choose between a quick first try and a more involved project, and the instructors are often praised for clear, patient guidance. The main catch is practical: the studio is on the 24th floor of an industrial building in San Po Kong, and finished pieces can take weeks to be ready.

At a glance

• The one-hour special includes wheel throwing and underglaze coloring for a gradient effect, with prices from US$45.89.
• Longer wheel classes give you two hours to shape a piece, with optional handles, engraving, and 3D decorations.
• You can choose your level of involvement: some pieces are glazed by the tutor, while other packages include a separate glazing class.
• The water-etched sake-cup workshop lasts four hours and includes two greenware cups per student.
• Beginners and families are welcome: classes are aimed at adults and children aged five or older.
• Expect a wait for finished pottery: reported turnaround times range from around 20 days to six weeks.

A first turn at the pottery wheel

The quickest way to try Meichi Object is the one-hour gradient pottery wheel class. You shape a cup or bowl on the wheel, then apply underglaze color in class to create a gradient effect. At US$45.89 and up, it is a relatively low-commitment way to find out if working with clay suits you.

That hour is a sampler, not a full pottery course. You get a taste of two very different tasks: centering and shaping clay on a spinning wheel, then making choices about color. The wheel can take practice, so do not expect every first pot to emerge perfectly symmetrical. The point is to make something yourself and learn the basic feel of the process.

For a longer session, the standard wheel-throwing trial class runs two hours. You can choose a form such as a mug, bowl, plate, incense holder, sake bottle, or cup. The extra time matters if you want to try shaping more than once, refine a form, or spend longer on details.

Choosing the class that fits your afternoon

Meichi Object offers several workshop styles, and they suit different moods. The wheel is the classic choice if you want the tactile challenge of shaping clay as it turns. Handbuilding, by contrast, lets you work directly with the clay and explore more forms, surface textures, and decorations.

The Marble Effect Wheel Throwing Trial Class also lasts two hours. You choose a form and a marble color combination: black and white, pink, baby blue, light green, light yellow, or caramel brown. It has the same free extras as the standard wheel class, including handles, engraving, and 3D decorations.

The single-lesson wheel class is another two-hour option. The tutor glazes your work in one color, with more than 40 colors to choose from. That is a useful choice if you want a finished, colored piece but would rather not schedule a return visit to glaze it yourself.

If you want more control over the final finish, choose Wheel Throwing Trial Class + Glazing Class. You first spend two hours throwing a piece, then come back for a one-hour glazing class two to three weeks later. The separation gives you time to think about color, but it also means planning around another appointment.

The Handbuilding Class + Glazing Class takes two hours for handbuilding, followed by an hour of glazing that can be done the same day. It is a good fit if you prefer building a shape with your hands instead of learning the wheel, or if surface texture and decoration matter more to you than a perfectly round pot.

The Water-etched Relief Sake Cup Workshop is the most focused option. Each student receives two greenware sake cups, then learns water-etching techniques to create personalized designs and raised relief effects. The four-hour session is completed in one sitting, and the tutor glazes and fires the finished cups.

What the instructor helps you learn

The recurring strength of the classes is the instruction. The teaching is described as patient and step-by-step, with clear demonstrations and help when a piece begins to lose its shape. That matters especially on the wheel, where pressure, speed, and hand position can turn a promising cup into a clay puddle in very little time.

The teaching style also appears to leave room for personal choices. You can decide what form to make, then get tips to improve it rather than simply copying a sample. Some participants have found the one-hour session fairly self-directed once the basics are explained, particularly when the studio is busy. If you want more help, ask the instructor when you need it.

Classes have been described as available in English and Cantonese. No instructor names are provided, so you cannot request a particular teacher based on name. But the emphasis on clear explanations makes the workshop sound approachable for first-timers and for families helping children get started.

The studio welcomes adults and children aged five or older. Families have used the sessions for birthdays and parent-child outings, and children have completed cups with guidance. Still, wheel throwing takes concentration and a little patience. If a young child is keen to make something but not set on using a wheel, handbuilding may offer more freedom with shape and decoration.

The studio, location, and timing

The studio is at 24/F, Success Industrial Building, 17 Sheung Hei Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon. It is an indoor workshop in an industrial building, not a street-front pottery shop. The space has been described as clean, bright, and roomy, with enough room to work and look at other pieces for ideas.

Getting there may take a little planning. One visitor found the route from Diamond Hill Station convenient, while another found the location less convenient and advised arriving early because large vehicles can be around the building entrance. Allow time to locate the right entrance and reach the 24th floor, especially if you are meeting friends or bringing children.

The session length depends on the package, so check the option before booking. The special class lasts one hour; most wheel classes take two hours; the handbuilding package combines two hours of making with one hour of glazing; and the sake-cup workshop takes four hours. The wheel-and-glazing package requires a second visit two to three weeks later.

Once you have made your piece, patience becomes part of the deal. Finished ceramics need to be glazed and fired, and reported waits range from about 20 days to roughly six weeks. The time varies by class and finishing process, so ask the studio what to expect for your chosen package and how finished work is collected. Do not plan to take a freshly made pot home the same day.

What the price buys you

The one-hour gradient class starts at US$45.89, making it the lowest-priced option listed. For a first pottery session, that price buys more than a quick demonstration: you work with the wheel and apply color yourself. It is a sensible choice if you want a creative activity without committing a whole afternoon.

The other listed wheel packages start at about US$69.79 for the marble-effect class, US$70.09 for the single-lesson wheel class, and US$81.85 for wheel throwing plus glazing. The longer classes cost more, but the extra time or second visit can give you more say in the final finish. The water-etched workshop is four hours, but a price is not provided here.

Think about what you value most before choosing. If you mainly want to try the wheel, the special is the economical entry point. If choosing glaze color matters, the single-lesson class offers more than 40 mono-color options, while the glazing package lets you apply your own glaze in a later session. For a distinctive surface design, the marble effect or water-etched relief may be worth the added time and cost.

Prices are listed as starting amounts, so check the chosen date and package total before committing. The voucher is valid only for its specified date and time, and the booking is non-refundable. That makes it worth confirming your schedule before you pay.

Who will enjoy Meichi Object most

I would point beginners toward the one-hour class if they want a short introduction, or the two-hour wheel option if they would rather have time to experiment. The classes are designed for people without pottery experience, and the steady guidance makes the learning curve less daunting. You should still expect to get your hands dirty and to need a little persistence.

The studio also suits couples, friends, and families looking for an activity that involves making something rather than simply watching a demonstration. Children aged five and up can take part, and the range of techniques gives you options if one person prefers wheel throwing while another is drawn to handbuilding or decoration.

It is less suited to anyone who needs a finished souvenir immediately. Your piece must go through glazing and firing, with waits measured in weeks, not hours. If you are visiting Hong Kong briefly, confirm the collection arrangements before booking, especially if you will leave before the pottery is ready.

Should you book this pottery workshop?

Book Meichi Object if you want a hands-on creative break, an approachable first taste of ceramics, or a project you can personalize with color and decoration. The one-hour class is the best value for trying the basics; choose a longer package if you care about shaping, surface design, or glazing your own work.

Skip it if your schedule is too tight to allow for a return visit or delayed collection, or if you expect to take a finished pot home that day. For most curious beginners, though, the appeal is straightforward: you spend an hour or two making something with your own hands, and the finished piece becomes a reminder of the work behind it.

FAQ

Where is Meichi Object located?

The studio is on the 24th floor of Success Industrial Building, 17 Sheung Hei Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon.

How much does the pottery class cost?

The one-hour gradient pottery wheel class starts at US$45.89. Other listed options start at US$69.79 for the marble-effect class, US$70.09 for a single wheel-throwing lesson, and US$81.85 for wheel throwing with a glazing class.

How long is the one-hour gradient pottery class?

The special gradient pottery wheel class lasts one hour. You make a cup or bowl on the wheel and apply underglaze color for a gradient effect.

What other types of pottery workshops are available?

Options include marble-effect wheel throwing, a single wheel-throwing lesson, wheel throwing with a later glazing class, handbuilding with glazing, and a water-etched relief sake-cup workshop.

Are children allowed to join?

Yes. The workshops are aimed at adults and children aged five or older.

How long do the longer classes take?

The wheel-throwing and marble-effect classes take two hours. The handbuilding class takes two hours, with a one-hour glazing class that can be done the same day. The water-etched sake-cup workshop takes four hours in one session.

Do I glaze my own pottery?

It depends on the package. In the single-lesson wheel class, the tutor glazes your work in one color. The wheel-throwing and handbuilding packages with glazing include a separate glazing class, while the tutor glazes and fires the water-etched sake cups.

How long does it take to get the finished pottery?

Reported waits range from around 20 days to about six weeks. The time depends on the piece and finishing process, so check the expected turnaround for your selected class.