Clay to Plate: Where Food & Craft Meet
Hello, I'm Phe, the person behind the wheel at Clay to Plate. I'm a foodie at heart, and I've always believed that eating from a beautifully crafted vessel elevates the entire meal experience. That belief sparked everything—in 2016, I signed up for a pottery class with one goal: to make my own plates and bowls for daily use.
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Today, Clay to Plate is a small studio in the heart of Utrecht where lumps of clay transform into unique, functional pieces. Working with clay brings me calm and peace.
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Why We're Here
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My aim is simple: share my passion for this craft and create a space where mindfulness comes naturally. Pottery demands concentration, patience, and a deep connection with the materials—it pulls you fully into the present moment. In our fast-paced world, that's rare and precious.
When I'm in the studio, I'm in my happy place. Every moment of the creative process feels grounded and intentional. I want that for you too.
Pottery Courses for All Levels
Welcome to our pottery studio—a warm, inspiring space where everyone is invited to create.
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Whether you're picking up clay for the first time or you're already comfortable at the wheel, our classes meet you where you are. You'll be gently guided through each step: centering, trimming, glazing, and beyond.
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Find Your Way
Discover the joy of shaping clay on the potter's wheel, or explore hand-building techniques at your own pace. There's no pressure here—just encouragement, curiosity, and space to experiment.
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The Vibe
Our studio is international, friendly, and full of good energy. It's a place where creativity feels natural and relaxed. This is your moment to slow down, step away from daily routines, and enjoy the simple pleasure of working with clay in a supportive, beautifully curated space.
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Come create, connect, and enjoy the process—we're happy to have you.
Describe your image
Nestled in a charming street at the heart of Utrecht, you’ll find our studio. Here, we are deeply committed to sustainability. We recycle as much as possible, from the clay that hasn’t been bisque fired, to the water and glaze used in our processes. Our goal is to operate a studio that minimizes waste, embodying the principles of sustainability in all that we do.
DJ
Pheona's classes are a pleasure to attend. Pheona is absolutely lovely. She is fun, skilled, understanding, spontaneous, patient and super creative. Everything is possible in her studio. I've attended two different courses and I really loved both. The studio is a great place to either get your first experience with throwing on the wheel or to evolve your skills and really grow. If you're not a big fan of working with the wheel there is plenty of room to only hand build. Pheona guides you to create beautiful pieces either way which you can actually use in your day to day life. I am currently drinking coffee only from my own mugs! I would highly recommend her courses. It doesn't feel like going to a course but more like meeting with friends and creating beautiful pieces. Definitely recommend! You won't regret!! Pheona's hospitality will make you feel at home from the minute you start.
Irina
Absolutely brilliant. Learning to throw clay with Pheona has been so many things! From teaching patience to humbling, from therapeutic to confidence-boosting. Every day in the studio there's something great to take home, beside your creations. It's impossible not to enjoy pottery... and the amazing teacher. I look forward to it every time. Thank you Phe!
Aisha
So happy I started my pottery journey with Pheona. Pheona is an incredible teacher and person. She creates the most wonderful and fun classes where you learn how to work with clay, trimming techniques, and glazing, and you get to take home your beautiful creations at the end! On top of sharing her passion for pottery, she also shares her passion for food and cooks incredible Malaysian food (aka the best cuisine out there!) that you can enjoy together. Truly the best concept ever. I joined a 4-week course, and will be starting an 8-week course soon and can't wait to continue. Thank you Phe!
Elena
Phe is not only a great teacher but also an amazing human being. When I started the pottery course, little did I know I was starting a journey into finding myself and becoming a better version of myself, while being surrounded by kind and inspiring people.
Phe's attention to detail and careful use of materials - so that nothing goes to waste - is something I have started to apply to my daily life and incorporate as part of who I am ever since.
She's a very emphatetic person and will do her best to get the most out of you without putting any pressure on you.
In case you are still unsure, here's one little extra piece of info: Phe is a great cook and puts as much passion into teaching pottery as she does when cooking Malasyan food.
