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
"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