The top 10 studios for pottery classes in London you’ll keep coming back to!
Almost everyone I ask about a new hobby to learn as a group or a therapeutic place to have a little me time says, “Go to a pottery class.” They call it meditation in motion, centering yourself with the clay as your fingers press rhythmically and the wheel spins steadily.
As beautiful as that is, what intrigues me most is how the class won’t just be about making ceramics. It’d also be a lesson in patience, creativity, and the art of imperfection—something I believe both I and those around me could benefit from.
With that in mind, I couldn’t help but wonder—where are the best places to experience this in London? Well, these best pottery classes in London give you the space to create and appreciate the craft with workshops and courses for all skill levels.
1. Social Pottery London
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Website: https://socialpottery.com/
Address: 221-223 Royal College St
Contact details: +44 20 7419 5248
Operating hours:
- Monday – closed
- Tuesday to Friday – 12:30 PM – 5 PM
- Tuesday and Thursday – 6 PM – 9 PM
- Saturday – 12:30 PM – 9 PM
- Sunday – 12 PM – 5 PM
Social Pottery London has two branches—Studio 136 in Kentish Town Road and Studio 221 in Camden Town. Here, we’ll focus on the latter, as it specializes in the pottery-making experience, while the former is more centered on painting.
At Studio 221, workshops, classes, and events are led by experienced instructors who guide you through every step. Below, we’ve put together a handy table of their popular sessions, along with their schedule, duration, and pricing:
| Session | Schedule | Duration | Pricing |
| Expressive face sculpting workshop: one-day ceramics class | Tuesday to Friday | 3 hours | £65 |
| Pottery taster class: hand building and wheel throwing | Tuesday to Sunday | 2 hours | £45 |
| Introductory pottery wheel taster class | Tuesday to Sunday | 1.5 hours | £45 |
| Sunday pottery making class: 6-week beginner course | Sunday | 6 weeks, 2.5 hours/day | £257.15 |
| Wednesday wheel throwing: 6-week beginner course | Wednesday | 6 weeks, 2.5 hours/day | £257.15 |
| Learn pottery on Tuesday evenings: 6-week beginner course | Tuesday evening | 6 weeks, 2.5 hours/day | £257.15 |
The studio also makes for a sophisticated setting for a fun corporate team-building day. With long communal tables and tall shelves of ceramics around, each session inspires teams to connect, collaborate, and strengthen company culture in a creative way.
Pro tip:
After your session, you have the option to take your pieces home and decorate them using acrylic paints, or they can bisque-fire your pieces for only £5. If you choose to bisque-fire in their kiln for lasting quality, you can collect your pieces after 21 days.
For a pottery-making session at home or a great gift idea, try their pottery kit—£28 for 1kg air-dry clay or £32 for 2kg. Each kit also includes six acrylic paints, three paintbrushes, and carving tools.
2. Freya’s Clay Club
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Website: https://freyabramblecarter.co/
Address: Unit 18 & 19 Kingsgate Workshops, 110-116 Kingsgate Rd
Contact details: +44 20 7419 7260
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM – 5 PM
Joining Freya’s Clay Club means learning from an internationally renowned artist who’s passionate about artistry, creativity, healing, and craftsmanship. While Freya conducts pottery classes worldwide, you can catch her London-based classes at Kingsgate Workshops.
Because of Freya’s background, her workshops are designed for connection and exploration, celebrating the love for clay. One example is the Vessel Retreats, a pottery and yoga experience that deepens your body awareness through sculpting clay.
Let’s not forget Freya’s blindfolded pottery, where you’ll be assisted in shaping clay by touch alone. You can also unleash your playful side at Clay Dance, immersing yourself in clay however you like in the presence of music and laughter.
Pro tip:
Wear comfortable, easily washable clothes at a Clay Dance event, as it often gets messy with clay. To stay updated on upcoming events and retreats, check this page or book a retreat here.
3. Turning Earth Leyton
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Website: https://www.turningearth.org/leyton
Address: 11 Argall Ave
Contact details: +44 20 3325 1912
Operating hours:
- Monday – closed
- Tuesday to Thursday – 10 AM – 10 PM
- Friday to Sunday – 10 AM – 8 PM
Turning Earth’s courses are divided into two categories.
Beginner ceramics covers the basics of pottery like hand-building techniques, wheel-throwing, and glazing. Meanwhile, Intermediate ceramics is for those looking to refine their pottery skills.
Their Leyton facility features a saw-tooth glass ceiling that allows abundant natural light to flood the workspace. Even more, you’ll attend classes at its spacious learning hubs and have lunch or a cup of tea in a relaxing break-out kitchen area.
Beyond making pottery an accessible hobby, Turning Earth has a full-time professional studio called “In Production,” where artists can launch their careers. This studio is linked to their hobby market project, which showcases ceramic works for sale.
Pro tip:
You’ll need to bring your own apron to class and make sure it’s clean. Clay, tools, and materials are also not included in the fee, so you must purchase a basic toolkit for £5 when booking your course.
Moreover, studio membership comes with perks, including unlimited studio access and a personal storage shelf. Learn about the available pricing options here.
4. Crown Works Pottery
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Website: https://www.crownworkspottery.com/
Address: 11-12 Crown Works, Temple Street
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10 AM – 1 PM; 2 PM – 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – 9 AM – 1 PM; 2 PM – 5 PM
You’ll be one of only ten students in pottery classes at Crown Works Pottery. So, expect each session to be intimate, allowing you to receive the right amount of help and support in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Set in an old Victorian mews, the interior is full of soft tones and shelves lined with artists’ work at varying stages of the making process. Students have often described the studio as their “happy place” and “home from home.”
Your teachers are full-time potters and artists who regularly lead classes in two dedicated rooms, each focused on a specific pottery technique: wheel throwing and hand building. You can choose from any of the following classes:
| Class | Level | Pricing |
| 2-hour mug handbuilding taster | Beginners | £55 |
| 2-hour throwing taster | Beginners | £60 |
| 1-day throwing course | All levels | £150 |
| 2-day handbuilding workshop | All levels | £220 |
| 2-day throwing course | All levels | £245 |
| Nerikomi with Ben Davies | Intermediate | £260 |
| Bottles and vases | Intermediate | £245 |
| The tea bowl | Intermediate | £245 |
| Intro to glaze chemistry | All levels | £245 |
| 3-day workshops | All levels | £325 |
| 6-week handbuilding course | All levels | £225 |
| 6-week throwing course | All levels | £255 |
| 5 throwing sessions in a row | All levels | £220 |
| Wheel throwing practice sessions | Intermediate | £185 |
| Handbuilding practice sessions | Intermediate | £145 |
Pro tip:
All their scheduled classes are available to those who are aged 18 and above. Anyone who’s between the ages of 14 and 17 can only attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
5. Studio Pottery London
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Website: https://www.studio-pottery-london.com/
Address: 29 Eccleston Pl
Contact details: +44 20 8004 9439
Operating hours:
- Monday – closed
- Tuesday to Thursday – 9:30 AM – 10 PM
- Friday – 9:30 AM – 8 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM – 8 PM
As you step into Studio Pottery London, you’ll see displays of historic and contemporary ceramics, a library, a kitchenette, and 14 potter’s wheels. The fact that it’s flooded with natural light makes it a place of calm and community for hands-on pottery classes.
The studio’s focus may be throwing or working with clay on the wheel, but it also has enough space for handbuilders. What’s more is that the teachers slow down while engaging with the clay and use careful repetition to ensure you fully grasp each technique.
Meanwhile, Studio Pottery’s members’ area is specially designed to give members premium space. If you’re looking for up to 18 hours of studio access per week, studio time with their beloved resident potter, and more, check out these membership deals:
| Membership | Pricing |
| Per month-membership (rolling contract with a minimum of two months) | £417 |
| 6-month membership | £2,226 (paid in monthly installments) |
| 1-year membership | £4,035 (paid in monthly installments) |
Pro tip:
Studio Pottery hosts a series of special events in collaboration with some of the leading names in the UK craft industry—you can keep track of them here. For ceramic courses, workshops, and private tuition, browse available classes and book your spot on this page.
6. Decima Clay Studio
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Website: https://decimaclay.com/
Address: 3 Decima Studios
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating hours: (by appointment)
- Studio sessions
- Monday – 2 PM – 5 PM
- Wednesday – 4 PM – 6 PM
- Collection of work
- Tuesday – 5 PM – 7 PM
When you book a private workshop at Decima Clay Studio, you’ll get unlimited materials and no extra charges per kilo of clay. Plus, they’ll fire your pieces for you in their electric kilns, ranging from test to top and front loaders.
A small pottery studio in Central London, Decima Clay has a personalized approach, accommodating only small groups of up to eight people or one-on-one sessions. Their classes hone in on a specific skill or technique, too, so you won’t get overwhelmed.
With five natural clays, 15 colors of underglaze, and a variety of unique glazes, you’ll be surprised at what you can create! The marbled porcelain and ceramic tile workshops are especially popular, all led by professional artists and Royal College of Art alumni.
Pro tip:
Since Decima Clay primarily operates by appointment, it’s best to book well in advance. Simply browse their group events and workshop packages on this page, then book your chosen session right there.
7. Mud Gang Pottery Studio
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Website: https://www.mudgang.com/
Address: Arch 190 Hercules Rd
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating hours:
- Monday – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday to Friday – 11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – 11 AM – 6 PM
Mud Gang Pottery Studio is an inclusive community space where people of all ages and abilities can learn about ceramic techniques. Given their large interior, groups of four to 15 people are welcome to hand-build their own plant pot or mold a mug on the potter’s wheel.
As the name suggests, Mud Gang is all about crafting with clay in a fun group setting. It’s a great, creative spot for team-building or a family day out—and their pricing even adjusts based on group size!
| Group size | Workshop | Price |
| Extra small (4-6 people) | Hand-building | £370 |
| Hand-building + Wheel Throwing | £500 | |
| Small (7-9 people) | Hand-building | £550 |
| Hand-building + Wheel Throwing | £800 | |
| Medium (10-12 people) | Hand-building | £720 |
| Hand-building + Wheel Throwing | £1,050 | |
| Large (13-15 people) | Hand-building | £880 |
| Hand-building + Wheel Throwing | £1,250 |
After the workshop, your masterpiece will go through two firings in the kiln, followed by glazing to make sure it’s usable when you bring it home. This is all included in the fee, and you can collect your piece in five weeks.
Pro tip:
If you’re planning to attend a workshop at Mud Gang, consider their “BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) Fun Pottery Friday” sessions. These are one-off Friday evening hand-building classes for beginners, where you can bring your own beverages to sip on while you create.
8. SkandiHus
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Website: https://www.skandihus.co.uk/classes
Address: 11 Hatherley Mews
Contact details: +44 7707 857 341
Operating hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 7 PM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday – closed
- Thursday – 10 AM – 12:30 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM – 3:30 PM
A little backstory on SkandiHus: Founder Stine Dulong quit her corporate lawyer job in 2013 to become a full-time potter. What started as her solo pottery classes has since grown into a big team across Walthamstow, Hackney, and Camden Art Centre.
Clay not only became Dulong’s new career but also changed the structure of her life. This inspiring journey is reflected in the cozy and beautiful SkandiHus studios where you’ll be taking your week-long courses, taster classes, and drop-in sessions.
Their Walthamstow courses run in the morning, afternoon, and evening, while drop-ins are available only on Thursdays (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) and Sundays (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM). The taster classes, on the other hand, are what they recommend for beginners.
Pro tip:
Book your drop-in sessions in advance, as spots fill up fast—reserve for Thursday here and for Sunday on this page. To be the first to know of their week-long courses and taster classes, sign up for the class email list at the bottom of the website.
9. Jess Jos Pottery
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Website: https://jessjos.com/
Address: Stepney City Farm, Stepney Way
Contact details: +44 7984 994 361
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 10 AM – 4 PM; 6:30 PM – 9 PM
- Friday – closed
- Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM – 4 PM
Jess Jos Pottery is pottery on a farm. You’ll craft plates, bowls, and cups surrounded by rolling fields, fresh air, and the occasional sound of clucking chickens that makes every class feel like a mini retreat.
You can book a private class or enroll in a taster class. They also have a Beginners Evening every Thursday, Plates Weekend for throwing larger plates and exploring pasta bowls, as well as Improvers Intensive for the intermediate level.
The clay, glazes, tools, aprons, and firing of your work are all included in the price. Even better, every pot you make and take home is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe—ready for everyday use, not just for display!
Pro tip:
If you’re serious about improving your pottery skills, book Jess Jos’ Practice Sessions. In these sessions, you can work independently while still having access to studio facilities—but remember, you’d have to complete at least one of their courses first!
10. Clapham Pottery
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Website: https://www.claphampottery.co.uk/
Address: 4a Rectory Grove
Contact details: +44 20 7622 0681
Operating hours:
- Monday – closed
- Tuesday to Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday – 1 PM – 4 PM
A busy self-funding and not-for-profit community pottery, Clapham Pottery welcomes both adults and children in their classes. Professional working potters from The North Street Potters are the teachers here who’ll work you through the process of making your own pieces.
You can bring your entire family to their family workshop, where you can learn pottery alongside your kids. They also conduct dedicated kids’ classes that accept students as young as six, while those aged 10 and up can attend on Saturday mornings.
The 10-week termly courses and taster classes are mainly for adults. Because they’re a charity, keeping any of your work requires a £5 fee per pot (up to a maximum of two), which must be paid on the same day.
Pro tip:
Make sure you can attend the class before paying the fee, as Clapham Pottery only considers rescheduling or cancellations if there is a two weeks’ notice. Refunds are rarely given unless there’s a long waiting list and they can fill your spot.
In addition, classes (term courses, adult taster classes, and kids classes) are at fixed times. So it’s not possible to swap periods or use the studio outside class hours to “catch up.”