Pottery Class: Nerikomi Handbuilding Bowl Workshop

Discover the art of Japanese ceramics at this BYOB social pottery class in London.



2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  £49 - £55 (Earlybird price of £49 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead)

Make clay. Bring your drinks. Meet your people.
Unwind and get creative at Cone8 Ceramics with our relaxed Friday night social - the perfect way to end your week. This laid‑back session blends pottery, pattern, and good company in a welcoming studio atmosphere.
Discover the joy of Nerikomi, a Japanese technique that layers coloured clays to form striking patterns and textures. You’ll learn the basics of this method and craft your own vibrant, patterned piece - whether a mug, small bowl, or plate.
Bring your favourite drinks and snacks, settle in with friends (or make new ones), and enjoy a sociable evening of making and mingling. No prior pottery experience is needed, just curiosity and a sense of fun.
Details:
  • Learn the fundamentals of Nerikomi pattern‑making
  • Create a colourful clay piece of your choice
  • BYOB: bring your own drinks and snacks
  • Relaxed, social atmosphere - perfect for beginners
Guests welcome to have their creation glazed and kiln fired for £7 per item. Your artwork will typically be ready for pick-up approximately 6 weeks after the workshop.

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Save £6 per guest, when you book 30+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Pottery Class: Nerikomi Handbuilding Bowl Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 6:56pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 16 Oct 2026 and 27 Nov 2026.

  • Fri 16 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm, £55 per person
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm, £55 per person
  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm, £55 per person
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm, £55 per person
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm, £49 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm, £49 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm, £49 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
All materials and tools to make a piece of handbuilt pottery to take home with you.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
Welcome to bring your drinks and snacks.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

When Can I Pick-Up my master piece?
Your artwork will typically be ready for pick-up approximately 6 weeks after the workshop. We will notify you once it’s ready—thank you for your patience!
What Glaze will you use?
We will glaze the items with transparent glaze to preserve your beautiful creations! However, due to the nature of chemical reactions and other unpredictable factors during the firing process, glazes may appear differently from our glaze tests.
Location

Cone8 Ceramics - Studio 84, Adansbeck Court, 33 Rookwood Way, London E3 2XT

Closest station is Hackney Wick overground station

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Recent reviews of Pottery Class: Nerikomi Handbuilding Bowl Workshop

  • 5/5 from Wiebke Flach, attended Sep 2026: Best Bento class I’ve done so far. Wonderful teacher, nice studio and no sales pitches just straight to work in a great atmosphere. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from N Brett, attended Sep 2026: It was such fun! Lovely teacher, gave clear instructions, very patient, and adaptable to everyone's different tastes and needs. Very happy and highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Shivani Shah, attended May 2026: Lovely class & teacher. She was great- helpful & very patient. The only suggestion would be to provide more options for patterns and stencilling to help with ideas.
  • 5/5 from Morgan Simpson, attended Mar 2026: Excellent class! The studio was very homely, and the instruction was great!:))
  • 5/5 from Nathan Dorman, attended Jan 2026: Instructor was polite, friendly and welcoming. I was able to make a fantastic peice of work with her amazing support. Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Ella Chisholm, attended Nov 2025: Such a fab class! The teacher was so helpful and engaging. We love our pieces and will be back again!
  • 5/5 from Ann Packer, attended Nov 2024: The class was a birthday present. It didn’t start well as, due to transport problems, we were about an hour late and we arrived a bit stressed thinking it wouldn’t be worthwhile staying. However the teacher (whose name I can’t remember, sorry) was calm and reassuring and happy to adapt her class so that we could still achieve something. After half an hour we felt much better and happy that we had made a couple of pieces with this interesting technique under the guidance and encouragement of the friendly teacher. We are looking forward to collecting the finished pieces. The price felt about right for the experience and expertise provided.
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Cone8 Ceramics
Cone8 Ceramics

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Our Hackney-based ceramics studio caters to beginners and experts alike, offering a variety of one-off classes, multi-week courses, and membership options.
Founded by ceramic artists KC and Sarah, the duo and their team share a wealth of education from institutions such as Central St Martins, and have extensive experience in wheel throwing, glazing and techniques such as Nerikomi and agateware. With 80+ online reviews and growing, they're passionate about sharing their love of ceramics with the local craft community.

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