5 Week Pottery Course

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



5 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 2 (public classes), 1 to 3
  £190

Discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, five-week ceramics course, designed for complete beginners and for anyone keen to build on their foundations. You'll cover the full journey of pottery-making, starting with the tactile art of handbuilding before moving on to the potter's wheel.
Across the course, you'll explore pinch pots, coil construction and slab building to create unique, sculptural pieces. You'll learn the fundamentals of centring, opening, pulling walls and shaping cylinders on the wheel, then refine your work through trimming and finishing, adding handles and carving texture once the clay reaches leather-hard. You'll also experiment with dipping, brushing and texture glazes to bring your pieces to life, and get to grips with how kilns work through both bisqueware and glazeware firings.
The course unfolds week by week. In Week 1, you'll be introduced to clay and wedging and master the pinch pot, getting a feel for how clay behaves. Week 2 focuses on handbuilding basics, and Week 3 introduces wheel throwing. In Week 4, you'll finish off your pieces, and in Week 5 you'll glaze your bisqued work using dipping, pouring and layering methods before loading up for the final glaze firing.
By the end, you'll have a solid foundation in pottery, from shaping clay by hand to throwing on the wheel, along with a collection of finished pieces to show for your efforts.
Our cosy pottery studio is just a short stroll from Nine Elms (6 minutes), Stockwell (10 minutes) and Vauxhall (15 minutes) stations, right where the creative magic happens.

Upcoming dates for 5 Week Pottery Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 3:54pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 3 Nov 2026 and 7 Jan 2027.

  • Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Tue 5 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Thu 7 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 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 cleanup.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

40 Thorne Road, London

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The Pottery Pop Up
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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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