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Potter

Overview

Potters use clay to make functional or decorative pieces for sale or public display.

Description

  • Read technical drawings to understand customer requirements.
  • Shape clay by hand or with a potter's wheel.
  • Trim pieces once they are ready.
  • Operate kiln and glazing machines.
  • Examine completed pieces for defects.

Entry requirements

  • Learn through apprenticeships or pottery workshops. This will help you get hands-on experience in pottery-making.

Salary

$3,700 – 4,200

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Did you know that a local ceramics studio was appointed by the former President to create a tea set as a gift for Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday?

What to expect

Did you know that you have to be aware of your posture when making pottery? Even putting too much pressure on one leg can affect how the product looks.

Soft
skills

Attention to Detail

Must have precision to ensure every piece is of high quality.

Creative Thinking

Able to express artistic vision by experimenting with shapes, colours, and textures.

Perseverance

Able to endure the trial-and-error process of working with unpredictable materials.

Pottery Techniques

Skilled in pottery techniques and deep knowledge of pottery techniques, and the types of clay, glazes, and kiln operations.

Hand-Building Techniques

Ability to create intricate ceramic pieces without using a potter’s wheel.

Wheel Throwing

Ability to shape clay with the potter’s wheel, which requires precise coordination, timing, and handling.

Hard
skills

Jeanette Adrienne Wee, Founder of Adrienne Ceramics
"When trying pottery your mindset has to be: "It's not going to be easy but I'm going to try my best."

Jeanette Adrienne Wee, Founder of Adrienne Ceramics

The Straits Times

Frequently asked questions

The entire process, from raw clay to the final product, takes two to three weeks.

Pottery is becoming increasingly popular in Singapore, with more workshops and ceramic studios popping up.

Potters often develop different styles, such as contemporary pottery, based on who they're creating for.

It depends, but note that pottery requires a deep knowledge of pottery methods and techniques.

Common tools include pottery wheels, clay, clay knives, rolling pins, modelling tools, glazes, and brushes, though specific tools vary based on the potter’s own techniques and preferences.