Beginner-friendly
Instructors explain techniques clearly and patiently, helping first-timers feel comfortable with clay and the wheel.
House of Raw Studios
Al Quoz
House of Raw Studios is a pottery and ceramics studio in Al Quoz where beginners can try wheel throwing, hand-building or ceramic painting. Its calm, thoughtfully designed space and patient guidance make it appealing for a creative afternoon, a relaxed date, or a hands-on group activity.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
126 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Calm setting
The studio’s peaceful, bright atmosphere helps visitors slow down and focus on making something.
Creative choice
Visitors can choose from many ceramic pieces to paint, including personalised mugs, plates and other homeware.
Café pairing
The café adds an easy coffee or drink break while you paint, with multiple reviews specifically praising the coffee.
Well-equipped
The spacious studio has the tools and equipment needed for both learning and more independent ceramic work.
Group option
Reviews describe pottery sessions for families, friends, couples and company teams, including a cup-making team activity.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask colours. If paint variety matters, ask what colours are currently available before choosing your ceramic piece.
Plan collection. Allow time after painting or throwing to collect fired work; one visitor expected to return in a few weeks.
Try wheel. For a first clay session, consider wheel throwing: reviewers found clear guidance made the unfamiliar process approachable.
Check extras. If you plan to make more than one piece, confirm the extra-item fee; one review mentions 45 dhs per extra item.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Belhasa Industrial Zone - Shed #7
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Beginner’s Hand Pottery class
This first-timer class was described as joyful and supportive, with guidance that left the visitor eager to continue.
ceramic plate making workshop
The workshop teaches practical shaping techniques while participants make their own plate.
wheel throwing
A first wheel-throwing session was praised for clear explanations and an approachable learning experience.
hand building ceramics class
This class gives visitors a hands-on introduction to shaping ceramics without needing prior experience.
private ceramic class
Private sessions are available, with reviews describing the booking communication as clear and the class as hands-on.
Common Concerns
Firing risk
One customer said a painted cup came back from glazing and firing with its colours and details badly altered.
Limited colours
One review found the paint-colour selection too small and called the available collection inadequate.
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The Bottom Line
House of Raw Studios, in Al Quoz, combines pottery classes with a café-style creative hangout. You can try the Beginner’s Hand Pottery class, wheel throwing, hand-building, ceramic plate making or a more relaxed ceramic painting activity. Reviews repeatedly describe the guidance as patient and clear, so complete beginners are unlikely to feel out of place.
The studio is a strong choice when you want an activity that feels slower and more focused than a standard outing. Visitors mention painting their own pieces, making charcuterie boards and shaping multiple items on the wheel. The spacious, bright interior is consistently described as calm, cosy and well equipped, with enough room for independent work as well as classes.
It also suits couples, families, friends and company groups. The café is part of the appeal rather than an afterthought: customers specifically praise the coffee, cappuccino, matcha and the chance to enjoy a drink while painting. Keep two practical points in mind.
Fired work may take a few weeks to collect, and one reviewer reported that a cup returned from glazing and firing with its colours and details altered. Another found the paint-colour range limited, so ask about current options before starting. One review also reports a 45 dhs charge for an extra item.