8 Week Pottery Course

Beginner-friendly and perfect for people who have has a taster session and are ready to learn more!



8 x 2 hours Location Nine Elms Class size 1 to 3 guests   £280

Only two people per course, discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, 8-week ceramic course, built for complete beginners and anyone looking to refine their foundational skills. Over the eight weeks, you'll cover the full journey of pottery-making, starting with the tactile art of handbuilding before moving on to wheel throwing.
Course highlights:
  • Handbuilding techniques: explore pinch pots, coil construction and slab building to create unique, sculptural pieces
  • Wheel throwing: learn the fundamentals of centring, opening, pulling walls and shaping cylinders on the potter's wheel
  • Trimming and finishing: refine your pieces, add handles and carve texture once the clay reaches the leather-hard stage
  • Glazing and surface design: experiment with dipping, brushing and texture applications to bring your pieces to life
  • Firing processes: get to grips with how kilns work, including bisqueware and glazeware firings
Weekly breakdown:
  • Week 1: Introduction to clay, wedging and mastering pinch pots to get a feel for how clay behaves
  • Week 2: Handbuilding basics
  • Week 3: Introduction to wheel throwing
  • Week 4: Refining cylinders and building consistency on the wheel
  • Week 5: Trimming bottoms, refining shapes, and adding handles or custom details to leather-hard pieces
  • Week 6: Finishing up your foundational projects and preparing pieces for the bisque firing
  • Week 7: Introduction to glazes, testing surface decoration techniques on test tiles
  • Week 8: Glazing your bisqued pieces with dipping, pouring and layering methods, then loading up for the final glaze firing
By the end of the course, you'll have built a real foundation in pottery, from shaping clay by hand to throwing on the wheel, and a collection of finished pieces to show for it.
Just a short stroll from Nine Elms (6 minutes), Stockwell (10 minutes) and Vauxhall (15 minutes) stations, our cosy pottery studio is right where the creative magic happens.

Upcoming dates for 8 Week Pottery Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 8 Nov 2026, 5:38pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 4 Jan 2027 and 6 Jan 2027.

  • Mon 4 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks)
  • Wed 6 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 7 weeks)
What you'll get
  • Access to studio pottery wheel, work tables, and professional tools.
  • All necessary clay (up to a specified weight limit per student).
  • A curated selection of studio glazes.
  • Bisque and glaze firings for your finished pieces.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and perfect for people who have has a taster session and are ready to learn more!
What to bring
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy, along with a hand towel for clean-up.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

40 Thorne Road, London

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Recent reviews of 8 Week Pottery Course

  • 5/5 from Cristina Zirpolo, attended Oct 2026: I am having the most incredible experience! I am learning so much and making some beautiful stuff. The teacher is super patient and experienced and this was my first time ever.
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Balls, attended Sep 2026: Victoria is fantastic and I learnt quite a lot. The small class size means that there's a lot of freedom to set your own direction and create what you'd like to do!
Your teacher

The Pottery Pop Up
The Pottery Pop Up

4.9 (41)
female Women-owned

My name is Victoria, and I’m the founder of The Pottery Pop Up. I started this journey because I saw a spark in people who loved the idea of pottery painting but felt held back by the costs and complexity of setting up their own studio. I wanted to change that by bringing the creative process directly to you, whether at your office, home, or special event.
At The Pottery Pop Up, we provide everything you need, from high-quality pottery pieces to all the painting supplies and expert guidance. Our goal is to create a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere where you can unwind, explore your creativity, and leave with a handmade keepsake that tells your unique story.
I believe that art has the power to connect us, boost our wellbeing, and make every occasion a little more memorable. Join me, and let’s make something beautiful together.

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