Quick answer: Pottery can be an expensive hobby but it doesn’t have to be. A committed home setup runs $1,500 to $2,500 in year one (wheel, basic tools, clay, plus studio rental for kiln access). Cheaper alternatives include taking a $150 to $300 class at a local studio (wheel time and firing included), or hand-building at home with $50 of clay plus a community kiln membership at $30 to $80 per month. Casual hobbyists can start for under $300.
Is Pottery an expensive hobby?
Some people love pottery. But a commonly asked question often striking their mind and keeping them from doing the craft is: Is pottery really expensive? Apparently pottery is expensive. If we don’t take carts before horses we can get a bit cheaper for doing things. Potters need time and practice to perfect their technique to throw, fire, decorate and glaze. Equipment necessary to produce this work is very expensive. According to this, various types of pottery are possible using clay.