About
About Pottery Lagos
Form, Earth, and the Freedom to Create
Pottery Lagos was built on a simple belief: art belongs in everyday hands.
Long before opening pottery spaces in Lagos, Daniba Dan-Princewill learned to work with her hands through practice and study. Her journey began in the art rooms of The Lagoon Secondary School under the guidance of Mrs Ubah, grew at Cinco Ranch High School in Texas, and widened through art and theatre electives at Abilene Christian University.
Across different rooms, schools and cities, one truth held: working with physical materials like raw clay gives people a direct way to express themselves and take ownership of what they make.
An Alali Creative Project
Pottery Lagos is an initiative of Alali.
Alali Gallery shows finished works and hosts exhibitions and cultural gatherings. Pottery Lagos brings you into the making itself: at Alali Studio in Victoria Island, at our tables in Lekki, Ojodu and Ikeja GRA, or at your own home or office. Anyone can sit down, pick up the tools and shape something real with their own hands.
Why Clay? Hand-Building and, Soon, the Wheel
Working with clay asks for patience and attention. It is plain, quiet and honest.
There is real confidence in holding a block of clay and realising your own hands can turn it into something that is yours. You can start with hand-building (pinching, coiling and working with slabs), and from 15/11/2026, take a turn at the pottery wheel in Victoria Island. You do not need expensive tools or a background in art. Once you see what you can make from raw earth, that confidence stays with you long after you leave the table.
Grounded in the Lagos Creative Scene
Lagos moves fast. For the city's creative culture to stay strong, it needs welcoming spaces where people can slow down, practise a skill and build together.
Through Pottery Lagos, Daniba continues to build spaces that support the city's arts community from the ground up, with private pottery sessions, group gatherings, team sessions and The Clay Eight, a month of pottery and sculpting.
Sit down at the wheel for the first time, or come back to work on what you have learned. The studio is open for you to get your hands in the clay and make something of your own.
The founder
From the founder of Sip and Paint .NG, Nigeria's pioneer paint-and-sip experience, which has hosted teams from Netflix, Google and PwC.
The studio
Alali Studio sits at 32 Musa Yar'Adua Street, Victoria Island: warm lamps, gallery walls and long tables set for making. Open every day, 8am to 10pm.
What we offer
Ways to sit at the table.
- Pottery sessions, from ₦45,000 per guest in Victoria Island, drinks includedBook a session
- The Clay Eight, a month of pottery and sculpting, ₦150,000The Clay Eight
- Team bonding across LagosTeam bonding
- We come to you, anywhere in LagosWe come to you
- The Alali Clay Box, ₦65,000The Alali Clay Box
- The Clay ShopThe Clay Shop
Victoria Island, Lekki Phase 1, Ojodu and Ikeja GRA, or at your home or office. See all locations and directions.
Around the table
In our guests' words.
Reviews from our guests on Google
My experience here was mind blowing, from the ambiance, to the people here, the hosts had big smiles and happy energy to help every one. Infusing art making, pottery painting, holticultural finish. The excellence is remakable, if you are having a bad day, you should be here, you are guaranteed a mind blowing experience of a life time.
Chris Mybss
Google review
Very lovely space for intimate events, I'll be coming more often
Kimberly
Local Guide · Google review
Had a great time! And the staff was truly friendly and helpful.
afolabi oluwapelumi daniel
Google review
It was a fun filled beautiful experience... I love it and will definitely come back again.
Akpore Michael
Google review
Great hospitality and excellent service. I’d definitely recommend everyone to book a session!
Somto Ogah
Google review
I had a wonderful experience connecting with others at Alali and making more lasting memories. An environment that boost creativity and innovation. Strongly recommend and will be back again.
Atoyebi Olawale
Google review
Amazing all-round experience! Their dedication and professionalism is incredible. Looking forward to more memorable experiences.
L Adeoye
Google review
Really helpful staff, ensured our event was seamless and so much fun
Treeple Works
Google review
Had such a fun and amazing time! The customer service was excellent, and I truly enjoyed myself.
Torrie Obot
Google review
It was a really nice and fun experience, instructors were top notch
Odimayo David
Google review
This is a really nice place to have fun. I had a swell time with my date. I'll come again
Femi Farinloye
Google review
Made at our tables
It begins with the earth. Read about the clay colours found across Nigeria.
Contact
Come and make something.
Alali Studio, 32 Musa Yar'Adua Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Every day, 8am to 10pm.
Book a session
Pick a date, tell us how many of you, and we'll confirm on WhatsApp.