Pottery is a fun, tactile hobby and is ideal for kids who want to express their creativity. The hands-on aspect of pottery is the perfect sensory activity for kids ages 5 and up.
You may have tried salt dough, or air dry clay before with your little ones, but getting them a pottery wheel for kids is a whole new excitement!
A pottery wheel will open the door to a new type of crafting for kids. They’ll have full control of their creations and see their skills improving day by day. A pottery wheel is ideal for making items like bowls, cups, plant pots, and vases.
Our selection of kid's pottery wheel kits tends to include all the basics you’ll need to start right away, which typically means clay, sculpting tools, and sometimes even paint!
We’ve found the top kid's pottery wheels for you.
Discover the best pottery wheels for kids 2024
Edited 21/11/24 to ensure pricing and product availability is up to date
1. Pottery wheel for kids by Small World Toys
Best for ages 9+
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This pottery wheel is the perfect place to start when introducing kids to pottery! It’s brightly coloured, has easy-follow instructions and includes all the tools you need. This makes using a pottery wheel less intimidating for those who have never tried it.
Alongside the wheel itself you’ll receive clay, a colour palette, paint, paint brushes, sculpting tools and even a bonus apron (this will get messy).
Pros: Helpful instructions, lightweight, durable
Cons: Weak spinning power due to being battery-operated
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2. National Geographic pottery wheel for kids
Best all-rounder
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Nat Geo is always a high-quality option when it comes to craft kits. This kit is a robust option for older children who are excited about the history of clay and want to understand how it works from a more detailed perspective.
This impressive kit contains a mega 2lbs of air dry clay (no baking needed), the wheel itself, sculpting tools, paint, paint brushes and much more!
Inside the box, you’ll also find kid-friendly instructions and even an online series of videos to get them started.
Overall this kit is a fantastic choice for kids aged 8+ with creative and inquisitive minds!
Pros: Compact size, easy to clean, comes with practical tools
Cons: Can be noisy
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3. Pottery wheel for kids by Potuem
Best design
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This mini pottery wheel is ideal for kids and complete beginners! It’s small in size but packs a punch.
Available in seven vibrant colours, this pottery wheel has a powerful motor running 2000 RPM, making it perfect for all types of pottery.
This kit is more about the wheel itself, so doesn’t include many extras except some sculpting tools. But this means it’s a great option if you’re looking for a sturdy, long-lasting wheel.
Pros: Fun colour options, great price, powerful
Cons: Unstable and can wobble while using
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4. Mini pottery wheel for kids by PaNt
Best mini pottery wheel
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Start small with this mini pottery wheel! Available in pretty florals or bold red, this wheel is practical and pleasing to the eye. Thanks to its small size it’s a great wheel choice for children.
The wheel itself has the capability of rotating both clockwise and anti-clockwise, and the speed is adjustable. It’s also lightweight and easy to clean.
The kit contains a wheel and shaping tools. You’ll need to source the clay separately.
Pros: Great for travel, affordable, pretty design
Cons: Moves while using due to its low weight
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5. Coo11 Pottery Wheel for Kids
Best for accessories
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Ideal for ages 8 and up this colourful pottery wheel will certainly catch your children's attention! Thanks to its child-friendly design it is less intimidating than a regular wheel.
This is an excellent option if you want to receive everything you need in one handy kit. It contains the wheel, clay, tools, paints and brushes, an apron and much more!
It’s a wonderful little set and will help your kids gain confidence and improve their hand-eye coordination.
Pros: Lots of tools, easy to clean, apron included
Cons: Made from cheap materials
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6. Electric pottery wheel for kids
Best for beginners
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It also looks cute, and this table-top mini pottery wheel has loads of great functions! There's a presser foot to start and stop, as well as a speed control knob, which is turned by hand for ease of use.
The body is detachable for easy cleaning, and you can switch between clockwise and anticlockwise rotation. This wheel also comes with 8 sculpting knives!
Pros: Great design, detachable parts, easy-to-use dials
Cons: Short cable giving it low reach
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Fancy trying pottery yourself?
Check out our collection of the best pottery wheels for adults.
7. PaNt electric pottery wheel
Best for medium pottery projects
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If you’re looking for a sleek and modern wheel, look no further! This fancy-looking machine is ideal for kids to practice on (although parents will be dying to give it a whirl).
It’s simple to use and has an adjustable speed, so you'll have more control over your work. It’s an ideal size for medium projects, with a spinning plate with a diameter of 13cm.
The kit contains the wheel and sculpting tools, so you’ll need to source the clay separately.
Pros: Quiet, good tool selection, speed control
Cons: No clay included
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8. Electric pottery wheel
Best for all ages
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This wheel is a step up from the rest on this list. However, if your kids are ready to take the next step in their pottery journey, this wheel is a great option.
It’s ideal for beginners, is easy to use and quick to clean. It has a 25cm spinning plate, meaning you can take on even bigger projects like large bowls and vases. It’ll open the doors to many more projects.
This wheel is suited to beginner adults though, so ensure your kids are confident enough for this machine. Otherwise, it might be intimidating, and they won’t enjoy it.
Pros: Sturdy, perfect for large projects, direction control
Cons: Expensive, doesn't include tools or extras
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Keep the kids entertained with a pottery wheel
We know getting kids to take on activities away from screens can be a challenge. However, pottery is such a fun hands-on activity that’ll be hard for them to resist! A pottery wheel will make them feel like a pro.
Pottery painting ideas for a clay masterpiece
Once your kids have created their clay masterpieces, it’s time to paint! For lots of inspiration check out our pottery painting ideas.
