Sari Api Ceramics Studio

5 blue apple - a month ago

I spent many happy and memorable days over 3 weeks at Sari Api. While there are different class options, I opted for personal lessons as I was keen to specifically learn the throwing method on the wheel.

Suzan is a wonderful teacher - skilful, generous in sharing her knowledge and customised her lessons to my level of expertise and interest. She knows how to push and challenge you and analyses each successful piece - and importantly, every piece that did not transform from a lump of clay to a recognisable pot. Could not be happier with the final results from the kiln.

That each session is sprinkled with humour and laughter makes the time move along fast. Agus, her able assistant, is supportive and friendly and super helpful. Her showroom of studio pieces at her showroom in Ubud is brilliant. Waiting to return.

Strongly recommended.

5 Yara Korevaar - 6 months ago

A two month stay with the goal to deepen my ceramic skills turned into a six months stay. Sari Api is my absolute favorite studio in town, beautifully located in the rice paddies of Ubud. Fair priced, good technical skill and knowledge, low key, creative, small scaled and personal. I took several week courses and practiced my skills with independent studio. Run by a wonderful team (Suzan and Agus), whom have professional knowledge and skill. Last but not least, there is a wonderful children’s class in the weekend, an absolute must!

1 kari bell - 4 months ago

Update: I expected to pick up my bowls after they were glazed as they said it would be done in 2-3 weeks. When I checked I. They were not done and I was set to leave island. The staff at api were not willing to send (at their expense) or even give to a friend.
I’m back in bali now and I got to pick them up. Luckily they saved them but I would never recommend this place to anyone

This is a very basic class without much playfulness. Over priced for what you get to do and no leniency on time. Agus seemed a bit bothered when I didn’t get the wheel right on the first go. He was worried about time. I was not able to try all the technics he showed me as he would not let me try while showing me. He had to do all 3 and then I got to try but only until my time was up and we had to move to the wheel. All the while telling me what I would learn in the full class but that it is not offered at this time. The 1/2 class is way to expensive for this kind of treatment.
Also...
They have a very aggressive dog that tried to bite me and attacked my dog. The owner said it was my fault for bringing my dog. Even tho I said to close the gate and keep him outside the studio.
My dog is not aggressive and goes everywhere in bali with me. Restaurant, massage, yoga studios, movie theatre. There has never been a problem. This is the first place that has had an aggressive dog that caused a problem.

5 Pola Ziejewska - a year ago

Love this place! Their kids classes are great - perfect idea for Saturday morning activities with kids!!!

5 Pavla Eaton - 2 years ago

Great 1.5 hour for the children to create whatever they want from clay. Parents observed, some were helping. ???? It take min 3 weeks to get our creations back burnt. Max 25 children but only first 15 get to have a go on the spinning wheel. Cool experience. Very friendly staff with very good English.

5 udick De'dickiez (yudi) - 4 years ago

Learn on how to create ceramic from the local expert. Great athmospere and good knowledge teacher

5 Вероника Горянская - 2 years ago

Very good studio. Susanna is good teacher and there is friendly personal)

They have class and open studio