Stories About Our Pottery & Faith Journey

We are a husband and wife team of potters on a journey to discover if there is a different way to live life where our days can be filled with the joy of love and creativity!

Apart from teaching pottery classes in Singapore, we also create ceramic art sculptures and functional pottery wares.

Glitz May 2024 | Learn An Exciting Craft At The Best Pottery Classes in Singapore

If there’s one thing we learned from the pandemic, it’s that creating something from scratch is incredibly fulfilling and also beneficial to our mental health. If you’ve been feeling down lately, consider enrolling in the best pottery classes in Singapore. There’s nothing quite like the first time you manage to turn a lump of clay into a beautiful ceramic piece.

If you’re not looking to become the next master ceramicist, Studio Asobi is a great place to let your hair down and get creative. The founders, full-time potters Kenneth and Huiwei, are masters of their crafts, but they do things a little differently at Studio Asobi. Here, you’re encouraged to experience the joy of pottery and to allow it to nourish your soul instead of worrying over every imperfection. Intrigued? Opt for Studio Asobi’s Play-Time Open Sessions, where you can play with clay all day.

Pelago April 2024 |12 Pottery Studios in Singapore to Craft Magic with Clay

Whether you’re working with clay for the first time or you’re already a seasoned pro, the Lion City offers a range of exceptional pottery studios, workshops, and classes to indulge your artistic side.

Channel your inner potter at Studio Asobi, a Singaporean pottery studio founded by artists Kenneth and Huiwen, a pair of full-time potters who live by the Japanese word “asobi” meaning ‘play.’ Studio Asobi offers a unique pottery experience with both group and personalised classes. Your clay creations are glazed and fired, ready for you to collect just three to four weeks later!

Schoolbell SG 2024 |10 Best Pottery Classes in Singapore in 2024

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Honeycombers May 2023 | Get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist at fun pottery classes in Singapore

Looking to craft your own mugs, pots and pitchers? These pottery classes in Singapore will teach you the art of wheel throwing, hand building and glazing. Saying there’s nothing good to get up to in Singapore just isn’t true! Our bustling Lion City is packed with activities that’ll keep you busy from sunrise to sunset. When we’re done with hiking trails and exploring hidden bars, we love the occasional craft workshop – and we definitely can’t resist a good pottery class. If you’re looking to make and take home your own plates and saucers, check out these top ceramic studios for fun pottery classes in Singapore.

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Little Steps Asia Sep 2022 | Best Pottery Workshops For Kids And Families In Singapore

Shopping for homeware is great fun, but what if you could make items like bowls, cups, and plates yourself? For a fun family-friendly activity that will also give you the chance to be creative and take home new items for your home, try a pottery workshop! With just your hands, you and your little one can get up to hours of fun molding clay and making ceramics. Who knows, it might just become your new favorite family hobby together too.

Shopee Jan 2022 | Play With Clay This V-Day: 12 Best Pottery Classes In Singapore

There are few activities that are as relaxing as a clay pottery making class in Singapore — imagine being surrounded by the steady hum of the potter’s wheel while sinking your hands into the smooth, wet clay and moulding it into your desired shape. Doesn’t that already sound therapeutic? Sign up for a fun Valentine’s date with your significant other at one of the best pottery classes in Singapore today!

The Weddings Vow SG Jan 2022 | 8 Best Pottery Class Studios in Singapore (2022)

In pottery, you communicate through your art. Working with an artistic medium that provides the freedom to create is pure bliss because when we are creating, we feel good. Although “playing with clay” requires skill and patience, you don’t have to be a professional to join a pottery class. With just a couple of classes, you’ll be able to create beautiful and functional pottery pieces with your own hands. And when you’re creating useful pieces for yourself, your family, and friends, it feels more awesome! Are you convinced about taking a pottery class yet? If yes, take a look at our list of the Best Pottery Class Studios in Singapore and prepare to know more about one of the most creative and satisfying art forms in the world.

Asiaone 2021 | 9 ceramics studios in Singapore for pottery classes

If you’re noticing a resurgence of ceramic art in Singapore lately, you are not wrong. The recent Singapore Art Week in January, for instance, witnessed one of the largest surveys of the discipline since the ’90s. Titled Singapore Ceramics Now 2021, it featured works by 19 Singapore-based practitioners.

But the popularity of this craft extends to the number of ateliers that have popped up on the scene too, with many offering beginner and advanced classes as well as open studio sessions.

The lowdown: Husband-and-wife duo as well as full-time potters Kenneth and Huiwen are behind Studio Asobi, with “asobi” meaning to “play” in Japanese. They boast a rather impressive resume as well, having created an installation for Singaplural as well as decorative vases and selected dishes for local restaurant, Whitegrass.

Plus, part of the proceeds goes to free monthly workshops for migrant workers. The couple teach migrant workers who have been injured in their line of work on a pro-bono basis, not only as an anxiety-reliever for the workers, but also to help them create functional wares for themselves with newly acquired pottery skills.

Tally Press Oct 2020 | Top 10 Pottery Classes in Singapore

Managed by a husband-and-wife team Kenneth and Huiwen, who both share the same love for pottery, Studio Asobi offers two types of classes. Start by getting your hands wet with their comprehensive Pottery Course, covering three stages involving hand-building as well as both manual and electric wheels. Completing the whole stage will take about 4 months, where you learn necessary skills throughout the sessions. Rest assured that at the end of the day, you will master the art of making pottery and create one on your own! Alternatively, sign up for their beginners-friendly Living Clay Pottery Workshop, where they will teach you how to build with hands and coil using the manual technique. And that is not all, as you get to try out the electric potter’s wheel as well.

Cru Christian Living Series 2020 | 7 Short Video Series

What Does it Mean to Find Your Purpose?

“It’s not like God whispered in our ears ‘be a potter’, or anything like that.”

“We came across Ephesians 2:10 in a bible study, which says that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which He prepared in advance for us to do.”

“We felt there was a plan and purpose for each of us and that we needed to discover. That started our journey of exploration before we became potters.”

Best in Singapore Apr 2020 | The 5 Best Workshops in Singapore

If you’re looking for a workshop that won’t be too much of a commitment, then consider checking out Studio Asobi’s One Day Pottery Class.

Each class will take no more than 3 hours to finish. At the end of the session, you will have taken in the basics of pottery and applied them yourself.

Participants don’t need prior experience in pottery as this workshop is tailored for beginners. Among the key learning points of the workshop are an overview of pottery making, handbuilding, and coiling techniques.

The Smart Local Jan 2020 |10 Pottery Classes In Singapore You Can Take To Make Your Own Ceramic Pots, Plates & Cups

Every time you take a beginner Pottery Class ($80/pax) at Studio Asobi, part of the proceeds go to free monthly workshops – where the owners teach migrant workers injured in the line of work. Not only does it help to relieve anxiety, but the migrant workers can also use their newfound pottery skills to create functional wares for themselves.

Of course, you’re not expected to become a full-time potter, but these 3-hour classes will leave you with a good mix of pottery techniques to make your own cup, bowl or planter. On top of that, you’ll also get a go at the electric pottery wheel where you’ll be taught to decorative clay attachments like handles or lids.

Salt & Light Dec 2019 | When the Potter turns worthless clay into a vessel fit for treasure

Reflection piece by Kenneth – is there theology to be found in pottery making?

The Cathedral Podcast Dec 2019 | A Road Less Tried

Potters Kenneth and Huiwen, founders of Asobi Studio share the contours of their journey to step away from the mainstream to pursue life-giving joy and a simpler life built around core values.

Salt & Light Nov 2019 | “You Don’t Need to Make So Much Money”: Finding Life and Meaning in Clay

…Yet the last five years have taught her the real value of life and freedom.

“Yes, it sounds very idealistic, people think that it cannot be but… if you keep your living expectations lower than your income bracket, actually you will be a lot more free,” Huiwen mused.

National Integration Council | Fired Up to Do Good

…Huiwen and Kenneth are the duo behind Studio Asobi, a home-grown pottery studio. Since October 2018, the couple has been conducting monthly two-hour ceramic workshops for injured migrant workers on a pro-bono basis. These workshops are held in partnership with HealthServe, a major non-governmental organisation that helps foreign workers in Singapore…

Her World | 3 Jun 2019 The Achieving Woman’s Guide to Owning A Business As a Couple

… When welcoming a new addition to the family, there will be changes. That includes you and your partner’s working hours. Have an open conversation and decide what’s the best course of action. What are your shared values? Use them to establish principles to guide decision making. Whether it is a decision to maintain the momentum of the business or cutting back work commitments to focus on parenthood, it has to be one that’s made with the two of you in mind….

Digital Senior |11 pottery classes in Singapore you can sink your hands into

Opened and run by a husband-and-wife team, Studio Asobi is an artisanal ceramics studio founded after a hobby in ceramics turned into a passion. Their introductory workshops are ran out of their home studio, where participants get to fashion a planter/bowl/cup out of clay through handbuilding (and get to try out the electric wheel!)

Thir.st |20 Mar 2019 Has your life been shaped by a higher standard?

…During the first few months, as I searched in vain for direction, I struggled to respond to well-meaning relatives and friends who were concerned about me taking such a long and seemingly unproductive break. I struggled too with my identity – who was I without a job, a name card and a regular pay cheque?…

City Nomads | 07 Nov 2017 The Potter’s Wheel: Pottery Classes in Singapore

Take a step out of the busy working life and head to Studio Asobi for a cosy pottery session. Located within owners Lee Huiwen and Kenneth Chua’s home studio, workshops are held for you to get acquainted with the basics and make your own pieces with through hand-building and the potter’s wheel. And if you’re a seasoned ceramist, don’t worry about going slow – past participants can head down for open sessions, with both owners on hand to help if necessary.

Tally Press | 20 Oct 2017 Top 10 Ceramic Studios in Singapore

Studio Asobi was founded by a husband and wife team – Huiwen and Kenneth, who are also ceramic artists. Pottery began as a hobby for them, but eventually became more than that. Their artworks reflect their faith, love, hope and even struggles. They also conduct introductory ceramics workshops (singapore pottery classes) from their home studio.

Michelin Guide Singapore | 21 Sep 2017 Beyond The Table: Huiwen and Kenneth Lau of Studio Asobi

星期二特写：钟声响起 15 Aug 2017 Tuesday Report : When The Bell Rings – EP5

With a history spanning over 84 years, CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School is the only Chinese medium school under the CHIJ (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) family. Having gone through the years when Chinese medium schools were not so well looked upon, St. Nicholas has today become one of the SAP (Special Assistance Plan) schools, cultivating many generations of bilingual women. 已有84年历史的圣尼各拉女校，是圣婴修道院属下的唯一华校。经历过当初华校不被看好的年代，今天的圣尼各拉是特选中学之一，培育出双语兼通的女性。不同年代的校友如刘心玲、孙雪玲，分别在市区和宏茂桥的校园度过少女时代，对学校有怎样的记忆、是否仍秉持姐妹同心的情怀？

Michelin Guide Singapore | Feb 2017

Every chef knows that his work is only ever as good as the ingredients and tools he works with. Our Beyond the Table video series takes you beyond the pomp and grandeur of the restaurant dining room and into the lives of local farmers and kitchen artisans – the ones who toil quietly at their craft to help make your dining experience complete. In this episode, we look at Kenneth and Huiwen, the couple behind artisan ceramics maker, Studio Asobi, which produces plates and tableware for some of the top restaurants in Singapore.

Wine & Dine | July 2016 New Beginnings

Elle Decor India | June 2016 The Best Installations SingaPlural

Pick Junction | June 2016 Huiwen & Kenneth, Studio Asobi

“…We see life both as a spiritual journey of exploration, and also as a joyful adventure, and our decision to become potters is a big part of this adventure we are embarking on as a couple. We also want to embed this spirit of a playful journey into our work, lovingly naming each vessel we create and weaving in the dreamy beauty of haikus into our art. We create our ceramic art as a reflection of our spiritual journey of faith, using clay to express our love, our hope, and our struggles. We also run introductory ceramics workshops (singapore pottery classes) from our cosy home studio.”

Chestnut | June 2016 Clay with a conscience

“… we left our corporate careers to experiment and live out a key question – is there an alternative way to live life in a busy city like Singapore that is filled with inner peace and joy?”

The General Co | May 2016 Huiwen & Kenneth, founders of Studio Asobi

“Tell us about your workshops. #singapore pottery

K: While [workshops] give us steady income, it is also a platform to share our joy. Usually when the guys come to our workshops, they don’t have a choice. The girlfriends bring them here. The guys start off by being very quiet, but in the three hours, they can go from being very skeptical to really enjoying the process. I will then imagine that perhaps they will be thankful to their partners for bringing them here. These things can do wonders for relationships. I love it when people don’t want to go home. We hope to touch people, but my expectations are very low. If I can connect with just one person, I would be very happy. These things keep us going.

HW: Pottery is very relaxing, but it is also a very focused task. When people come, they spend three hours here without touching their phones, because their hands get dirty. In our hectic lifestyles, we are constantly bombarded with information, you rarely have time to not speak and reflect, or calm your mind down.

K: There is also a co-creation aspect. The participants make their pieces and choose the glazes. Due to logistical reasons, we will glaze the pieces for them. When you open the kiln, there is a feeling of ‘is it going to turn out well?’ When it is our own pieces, we are not so afraid because we can always do it again!”

Sassy Mama SG | May 2016 Five Easy Design Tricks to Reinvigorate Your Home

“…A beautifully plated meal, a well set table and sparkling glasses can whet your appetite as much as the food itself. For instance, these quirky mushroom-like dishes could hold salt, pepper or butter while adding that extra something to your dinner table. The organic form of the clay work blends with its function as a carrier of food allowing the diners to truly experience nature.”

I M E H L Y | April 2016 Studio Asobi

“…The art of creating unique vessels out of clay holds a special place in their hearts as it reminds them of God as their Creator. Through sculpting pottery, they are able to share their life journey and make a difference in the local community by donating 20% of their profits to the local charity Mercy Centre, an organisation which aims to assist the homeless in Singapore…”

Straits Times | March 2016 Fired Up by Pottery

“…Ms Lee Huiwen, 34, co-founder of one-year-old Studio Asobi, says clay is a very “forgiving” medium, as things do not “have to be perfect to look good”. She notes that a creation with a crooked handle or asymmetric proportions can look even more personalised. Ms Lim and Ms Lee are examples of young potters who are making a living out of ceramic art. Ms Lee left a career in business development to pursue what was a hobby, before setting up her studio. Her husband, Mr Kenneth Lau, 33, has always loved pottery. He quit his job as an architect this month to join her full time…”

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Business Times | March 2016 Accent on Design

The Interior Directory | March 2016 I feel the clouds singing and dancing

“…As a departure from the conventional presentation of fragile ceramics, with over four thousand handmade pieces of un-glazed white stoneware delicately positioned on flexible rattan sticks, Studio Asobi designed a cloud-scape that visitors could wander into and engage with, running their hands playfully over the ceramic pieces and listening to their tinkling sounds as they bounced gently against one another…”

Business Times | March 2016 Design, front and centre

“…One such installation is I Feel The Clouds Singing by Studio Asobi, a local ceramic studio. Ceramic artists Lee Huiwen and Kenneth Lau are using rattan and clay to create an interactive cloud-scape installation. Visitors are encouraged to run their fingers over the clay pieces.

“We hope to draw our visitors away from the hustle and bustle of life and invite them to imagine what it might be like to walk among clouds, to be able to touch them and feel them and hear their whispers,” says Ms Lee, a first-time Singaplural participant. “Hopefully, this installation will encourage our visitors to pay more attention to the beauty and wonder of nature that is all around us, even in this urbanised environment.”

Simply Her | March 2016 5 reasons to visit the SingaPlural 2016 exhibition

“Play with clouds: Ceramic artists Huiwen and Kenneth created little ceramic discs in the shape of clouds and created a field of them on rattan sticks. Walk through the exhibition, run your hands through the field of clouds and you’ll hear the tinkling of wind chimes.”

Home & Decor Singapore | March 2016 6 cool installations to experience at SingaPlural 2016

“I Feel the Clouds Singing By Studio Asobi: Forget what you know about porcelain. The material is not as delicate as you think. Combining the materials of clay and rattan, ceramic artists Huiwen and Kenneth from Studio Asobi has created an interatcive cloud-scape that proves to you clay is actually quite hardy – and it can sing! Run your fingers through the cloud-scape, and hear it for yourself.”

Business Times Singapore | February 2016 Spruce up your abode

Lo-Fi Magazine | November 2015 Lo Fi Artist Feature – Studio Asobi

Home & Decor Magazine | August 2015

Today Newspaper | Aug 5 2015

The Conceptual Store: Jul 1 2015 Beyond Making Good Art (Soulful Ceramics)

…Where do you draw your design inspiration from?

Did you know that there is a biblical analogy of God being the Potter while we humans are the clay? :) Our faith inspires us to look at our world with a different set of lenses and to be more keenly aware and sensitive to the natural beauty that is found around us, as well as the goodness and ideals that God had intended humans to experience. From the trees, to the birds, to flowers to mountains, everything beautiful is a source of inspiration!

Backpack SG: May 29 2015 Asobi: Living Playing Pottery (singapore pottery classes)

…For participants, it is a very welcoming environment you find yourself in as Huiwen and Kenneth takes effort in settling everyone down. Huiwen begins the session with a brief introduction and history, both of the couple and of pottery. And you are given a better understanding of the art, as well as insights into the local pottery scene…

Business Times | Nov 22-23 2014