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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Want to have a go on the potter's wheel and also hand-sculpt a beautiful pot? We welcome you to have a taste of both at Maison S.Sommet (formerly known as The Ceramicists)!
This experienced and friendly team offer a warm, stylish and spacious pottery studio, the perfect place to unwind with clay. They are passionate ceramicists and will make sure you make the most of it.
You will be welcomed with a beautiful set-up of your own tools and your own desk space to create amazing handmade pottery. You'll then kick off the learning portion of the class with demonstrations on the secrets of sculpting.
Learn about coiling and all the tricks to wheel throwing in only a few hours. Your teacher will also have prepared clay coils for you to use so when it’s your turn to get your hands messy, you'll be confident to create your fun masterpiece!
Finally decorate your pieces with a selection of 8 coloring slip before you go!
At the end of the class, your beautiful pottery pieces will be taken away to be professionally glazed and fired, ready to collect after 3 weeks to display at home or give away as handmade gifts! (Optional delivery can be arranged on the day).
Please note:
Your chosen piece will be glazed and fired for FREE, ready to collect 3 weeks after the class.
A materials fee of £5 per extra chosen piece of pottery made is payable on the day of your workshop.
P.S Things you can make: Toothbrush cup, no.1 dad mug, paint brush pot holder, small vase, trinket dish, incense holder, spoon rest, a salt pig, a yarn spool holder - the list is endless!
Large party groups of up to 17 people available to book now
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90 Haymerle Road, SE15 6SB, London and SPACE Studios, Unit 4G, 90 Haymerle Road, SE15 6SB London
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Stephanie Sommet is a highly experienced and acclaimed ceramicist with over 15 years of expertise. Paris-born, with a background in architecture, in 2014 she ventured to London, where she established her one-of-a-kind ceramic design studio.
This year the studio was chosen for sponsorship by prominent brands IKEA and H&M, as part of Atelier 100—a program that champions London's most exciting creatives.
Stephanie's approach to ceramics is driven by playful experimentation, a philosophy that has significantly influenced her collaborations and projects. Her renown within the arts and ceramics industry stems from her unique understanding of the medium.
She has undertaken projects in collaboration with distinguished artists and renown institutions such as the Whitechapel Gallery, Ace Hotel, Bankside Hotel, and The Shard, to name just a few.
Today, Stephanie shares her passion and expertise, not only through her own creative work but also by teaching. Her vision is embodied by the brand Maison S. Sommet.
The design team at the studio takes a distinctive approach to ceramics, dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of clay. Each piece produced at Maison S. Sommet is an embodiment of the new-age ceramics, embracing imperfections, and eschewing traditional mass-produced flawlessness.
Stephanie's work is deeply rooted in her love for the material and the creative process, consistently pushing the boundaries of ceramics.
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Timothee Vallotton•
Dec 2023
Alex and Milo were fantastic, super welcoming and high energy. The class was well structured and very informative.
Anonymised ClassBento student•
Dec 2023
Class was so much fun and Elena was a great teacher! We would definitely recommend :)
Dipayan•
Nov 2023
Really fun experience, would highly recommend. The instructor was very engaging and we would do it again!
Kamil Holek•
Nov 2023
Amazing and fun. Alex was great, clearly explained everything. Will definitely consider a longer wheel throwing course
Adrienne•
Nov 2023
Loved this class! Great teacher, and a great way to try different methods in a relatively short period of time. Thank you!
Rupinder Singh Malhi•
Nov 2023
Amazing class! Had so much fun with my wife. Excellent teacher Would highly recommend this class.
Amy Hall•
Nov 2023
Extremely well run and enjoyable taster class. We fit so much into just 2 hours and left us with such positive view of learning pottery, my mum is considering joining one of their courses.
It was friendly and well resourced and great vibes!
Teacher's
response
Thanks Amy we would love to meet your mum in our next 6 weeks course starting in January !
PS great pieces!
Rachel Kwon•
Nov 2023
It was so much fun! Great experience with great teachers! It was great that we got to try a little bit of everything and can keep them as many as we like at only small cost. Would definitely try again!
Teacher's
response
Thanks Rachel! Looking forward to host you as a private group or plus ones!
Rhiannon McKibben•
Nov 2023
Excellent class! Both teachers were so helpful and supportive and lovely to gets some pots to take away at the end.
Laura Davis•
Nov 2023
Amazing teacher who made the class so enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this class. Thank you!
Michela Balestrini•
Nov 2023
Fantastic class, super teacher and great results for beginners in just 2 hours Super recommend
Camilla Rega•
Nov 2023
We had a lot of fun learning how to make pierces of pottery! I would have love to stay for longer to have the time to add more detail.
Giorgia Vaccaro•
Nov 2023
Fun and cool experience, just a bit too rushed! It would’ve been ideal to have 30-60 min more to complete and decorate everything with relax.
Hayden•
Nov 2023
The venue is not close to an underground station but reachable by bus from a nearby station. Full instructions are sent, but the studio itself was great, plenty of space for group of 10.
The instructor was fantastic, we learnt a few techniques and she even helped guide us but also let us do our own thing. We built our own item but also had an opportunity to use the wheel and make small items to learn the technique.
There was even an opportunity to paint and decorate (included in the cost). The cost of the materials, post production of your creation is all included in the cost.
You get to keep your creation at the end but there is an additional cost if you want to keep the smaller items (£5 each). There is also a delivery charge if you don't want to collect in person (£15 delivery for two people - 4items).
If this is your first time learning, I highly recommend this class
Daniel Romberg•
Oct 2023
Alex was great and did an amazing job guiding the class. Overall we loved it and are keen to come back. Couple of things that would have made it even better would be to offer people more time to paint at the end cuz it felt a bit rushed and maybe show the different techniques at the start of the class so that you could choose what to focus on. But still 10-10. All the best!
Alina Lapteanu•
Oct 2023
I spent my time in a great ambiance.Thank you teachers for good time and emotions
Amelia Guzman•
Oct 2023
Very good class! I learned a lot and had a fun time. A friendly environment
Jeremy•
Oct 2023
Alex and Milo were such a great teachers, hands on on everything and made sure everyone was welcomed and appreciated with their work and were very interactive. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole class and very insightful. Would highly recommend
Adam Gardener•
Oct 2023
The instructors were funny and engaging. The experience on the whole was very fun and they were always on hand to help us out and show us where we were going wrong. You could make as much as you could in two hours. It was lots of fun and an amazing birthday present. Highly recommend.
Ryan Mylum•
Sep 2023
Had a fantastic time, definitely enjoyed using the wheel more than hand modelling but 100% recommend to anyone.
Michael Watkins•
Sep 2023
Teacher was helpful and entertaining, and happy to answer questions or support when we were making mistakes
Alex Hemsley•
Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Fantastic class! My brother and I had a great time. The instructor was fantastic - funny, attentive and made the experience very enjoyable. Only wish we had longer to make our pieces! Excited to see how they turn out.
Cristiana Ronci•
Sep 2023
The teacher was fantastic! Super clear with her instructions, friendly and very patient. She also has beautiful eyes!
The venue was inspiring, spacious and light.
The. materials provided were perfect for me! It was great to have the sausages already made.
My experience was very good value, I have learnt a lot in only 2.5 hours. I made a cute cup using the coiling method and a couple of pots with the wheel.
I really enjoyed the whole experience, from the minute I walked into the studio to the moment I left.
The only shame is the studio is too far away from where I live and I cannot be there on a weekly basis
Thank you so much
Kimberley Teng•
Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
It was a great experience and we had lots of fun Leni was very patient and helpful.
Cam Yan Ha•
Sep 2023
Lenny was a great teacher and was happy to help whenever we had any questions.
The class itself was great fun and you walk away with a handmade, unique piece of art!
Tchoumou Wesley Gbagbo•
Sep 2023
There’s a first time for everything, and I’ll definitely do this again and obviously recommend. Many thanks to my instructor on the day Lennie, who was patient with me and my partner making it a therapeutic experience.
Ashley Watson•
Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
We went to the session Sat 2nd September. The teacher was absolutely great, especially as we took our 8 year old with us. She was hospitable, we learnt loads about pottery on a not too overwhelming level. She made everything look so easy. There were 7 of us in the session and it was great to have a go on the wheel but for us, making the pottery from scratch learning techniques and actually making a little masterpiece each was well worth the lesson. It was very relaxing and mindful, zen and funny! Look forward to collecting our final pieces!
Sophia Quazi•
Sep 2023
Great class! Had a wonderful time trying something new :) would do again. Thank you very much
Heather•
Aug 2023
Lennie was a great teacher, chilled and friendly - really great at helping when our throwing went wrong. Lovely class that gives a bit of time to try the different techniques, and then you can take your creations home!
Joy Whittaker•
Aug 2023
Brilliant experience, it was fun and the group were great.
Well worth the money.
Teachers were also great!
Charutha Joy•
Aug 2023
It was my first class in ceramics and I loved it so much. The teacher was friendly and helpful. The materials were provided and there was sufficient space for working freely. I would definitely consider going again in the future.
Kateryna Naumenko•
Aug 2023
everything was great, would love to do it again! It was quite a meditative experience :)
Carole Watson•
Aug 2023
A well organised class. Teacher structured the time well, gave clear instructions and lots of individual support.
Maria •
Aug 2023
The class was so much fun & really met all of my expectations. I would definitely be coming back!
Rhea Wakim•
Aug 2023
The class was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was well worth the money. Laura was our instructor - she gave clear instructions and was so lovely to us! You get to learn how to make things using two methods, the coiling method (my friends and I made mugs!) and the throwing method. It was so fun and therapeutic. Would 100% recommend and do again! Many thanks to the studio :) We’re still waiting for our pieces to be done, so no photos in the review, but the whole experience was great.
Nicola Morgan•
Aug 2023
Great teacher, super hands on! Helped us set realistic expectations for what we could achieve and explained everything really thoroughly. I was surprised at what I was able to acheive!
Antonia Johnston•
Aug 2023
brilliant class learning about ceramics. Can’t wait to come back to try another class!
Malcolm Pemberton•
Aug 2023
Really great way to spend 2 hours! Teachers very informative and helpful, would definitely go again!
Rowan Marel•
Aug 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Such a fantastic introduction to pottery making! Kind staff and a great space. I would happily go again!
Daniel Baker•
Aug 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
I bought tickets to this class as a gift to my girlfriend and I have to say it delivered The teacher, Alex, was excellent at demonstrating the techniques and created a lovely atmosphere in the class. You get to experiment with two techniques (coils and throwing I think) and also get to keep some of the things you make! All round, I would highly recommend!
Aisha Rehman•
Jul 2023
We absolutely loved this session! Such a fun workshop, and so therapeutic to make things from clay. Alex and Margot were great. We were given this class as a gift and would highly recommend to anyone! Lots of fun.
Timur D’Silva•
Jul 2023
We both had an incredible time. Alex and Margot were so welcoming, wring and patient with us. They took the time to check in with everyone multiple times and it really made a difference. I had so much fun on the wheel and would love to be able to spend more time on that skill. Overall a brilliant experience we’d love to visit again
Karishma Das•
Jul 2023
Amazing experience, it was an informative session , the teachers were all incredible - will visit again.
Aljawhara Hassan•
Jul 2023
3 ClassBento workshops attended
I really enjoyed the class. We were able to try 2 different techniques (coiling and throwing I believe is what they were called). Elena was my teacher for this class and she was great at explaining what we needed to do. They made sure to go around and check on how we were doing and help/ answer any questions. I really enjoyed the experience.
Natasha Zack•
Jul 2023
I really liked the class!
The teacher was really approachable and explained things clearly.
I think the only way to make it better would be to focus on one type of pottery instead of 2. It felt too much to do throwing on the wheel as well as laying the tubes clay type of pottery.
Other than that it was a very enjoyable class.
Yuna Kang•
Jul 2023
We really enjoyed the class. Would recommend it! :)) We want to go back to the class again.
Peter Salter•
Jul 2023
Had a great time with Alex! Well explained and well guided! Has inspired us to do classes when we are home in NZ
A master class was great and our teacher was super nice. I suggest everyone to think before what you want to create and take home as basically you won't have time to think during the event itself. You can take one piece for free, but create three and £5 extra for each.
Patricia Gaspar•
Jul 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
It was really good, the teacher was amazing explaining and guiding us through the course.
Araavint Surendran•
Jul 2023
Really helpful teacher and many different aspects of pottery learnt. Fun class, would recommend to others.
Uju Falana•
Jul 2023
This class was so much fun and we learnt a lot. The teacher, Alex, was so lovely and patience with us.
We came as a group which made it even more fun because we all made various items. I will definitely recommend.
Aaliyah Walters•
Jul 2023
Alex was great! The session was well resourced and prepared for us and even though I thought there were quite a lot of us in the class, Alex was really attentive, helpful & clear with her instructions. She created a really nice atmosphere for us to learn in. I loved it and would cone back again!
Daniel Rosenthal•
Jul 2023
Alex was a great teacher and we had a lot of fun. The other teacher was also good
Ieva Avinauskaite•
Jun 2023
Me and my friend really enjoyed the class. Teachers were very nice, friendly and helpful.
Mr Hussein•
Jun 2023
Alex was amazing and helpful. The whole experience was so fun and a great birthday present to my wife.
Sam Russell•
Jun 2023
The teacher Alex was really nice. She was able to explain what to do clearly and at a nice pace so everyone understood what to do. Alex also was able to help everyone when having trouble.
Aminat Akintoye•
Jun 2023
It was such an amazing class, our teacher was so kind and patient I’d highly recommend this class, great day!
Anastasiya Charnyshova•
Jun 2023
My friend and I came to a clay modeling workshop, I didn’t have any particular expectations. But already in the first minutes of the session, I realized that something very interesting was waiting for me! We got tremendous pleasure and we will have wonderful crafts as a keepsake! VERY VERY COOL! Special thanks to Elena! She was very attentive, helped everyone and everyone if there were mistakes) and they happened! Very nice environment and all the necessary tools were at hand! I recommend to everyoneI made my friend a birthday present by buying 2 tickets for the master class! And we definitely want to go again!
Daniel Kusimo•
Jun 2023
A great introduction and the teacher made it fun and engaging throughout, the time flew by so quickly.
Ali Halavurt•
Jun 2023
Great location with easy access and no issues with parking. Leni was superb. Really friendly, and a great teacher covering all of the important points but not overloading. Perfect for a beginner class. All the materials were provided and easy to use. A great selection of colours to paint with. Definitely worth the price and would go again or try the next level up. Learned coiling and spinning, which was great fun. Practising on the wheel was the best.
Nadeem Jan•
May 2023
Teacher was great; fun taster class. Will deffo do again. She was very helpful and even said my bad work was good. So that was awesome
Rebecca Linde•
May 2023
It was an great experience! The Pottery tutors I had was very helpful and skilled :)
Fasihullah Muhammad•
May 2023
Really great staff, friendly, helpful and willing to assist. The venue and workshop was cute, had everything we needed. Learnt a lot about the process and we're given the opportunity to put that into action too which was both fun and rewarding. Would recommend this highly.
Chioma Ezeh•
May 2023
Amazing class! The staff were so friendly and patient and helpful. Will definitely be back for another one
Sarah-Jane Taieb•
May 2023
Loved the experience! Our teacher on the day (Laura) was great: friendly, experienced and explained things very clearly. The group was the perfect size to allow enough space at work stations and to enable people to have some one-on-one time with Laura.
As for the class itself, it was well structured for a taster:
- it began with a demonstration on coiling. We were then able to go away and mould our clay into our desired shape with help along the way.
- we were then given a demonstration on throwing. Once that was done, Laura went to each table for a more personal and hands-on approach at throwing (which was welcomed as it is not as easy as it looks).
We had two attempts at throwing and was able to use the remaining time to finish off our hand modelled pieces.
Some reviews mentioned that there was not enough time but I think it depends on the shape and size of your piece. It is a taster on two different techniques after all so perfection should not be expected. Everyone in my party was happy with the allocated time and would highly recommend for an introduction into coiling and throwing.
Rachel Wong•
May 2023
My product came back broken
It was delivered in a decent enough packaging with layers of wrappings. But the handle is broken Looking at its “wound” site it looks quite obvious it’s broken after being baked (not the smooth texture as like all other parts of the product), does not look like a problem in the production process.
Please look into this issue.
Absolutely disappointed
Teacher's
response
Hi Rachel,
we are sorry to hear your disappointment. We are taking your feedback very seriously. During the firing process, the bottom part of your handle uncurled and detached from the pot, creating a very sharp point, the safest solution was to sand it back. We should have let you know but have missed communicating this to you. We have now emailed you to make it up to and meet your expectations internally, we still hope you enjoyed the workshop experience .
Kind Regards,
Stephanie and The Ceramicists Team.
Sumeet Bains•
May 2023
Honestly the teachers were both amazing, was so much fun and would strongly recommend! Attentive, authentic and friendly.
Chawntell Kulkarni•
May 2023
The teacher was very friendly, explained everything clearly and also provided help whenever needed. The class was intimate and the space was well organised. Got to make three different pieces and paint them with a variety of colours. Was a very relaxing and creative experience! Would book again.
Karniella Adoubi•
May 2023
Loved the class. Laura was such a great teacher and very encouraging. Gave us our full attention. Although the warehouse was hard to get to due to limited transport links. Would definitely recommend as you learn lots in a place of 2 hours
Yannis Rossonis•
May 2023
Great teacher!
We had a fun time playing with clay.
Would recommend it as a weekend activity.
Roselene Araujo•
Apr 2023
Was a very good experience the teacher was very helpful. I end up with 3 amazing ( for my first time) little pots.
I will definitely do it again.
Shreya Agarwal•
Apr 2023
Very helpful instructions, the class was really informative and fun I really enjoyed my experience as it was my first time!
James Bolland•
Apr 2023
Fantastic intro class teaching two techniques: coiling and throwing. We were completely new to both, but ended the day with three pieces of art created! Laura was a great teacher, very friendly and helpful with thorough demonstrations. Highly recommend!
Juliet Kernohan•
Apr 2023
This taster class was great! The teachers, Lenny and Fran were very relaxed and patient with a good balance of demonstration and hands on time for you to get stuck in! The space was lovely. I also lived that you got to try the pottery wheel as well as coiling, this was a big attraction of the class for us as not something that many taster sessions offer. I would highly recommend
Krystyna Kobiak•
Apr 2023
Teacher and class were great fun. A little far out, but got there in the end despite building works all around. Enjoyed the wheel turning think I need a bit more practice. Thank you
James Harrison•
Apr 2023
The class was amazing, I would defo
Recommend it too anyone, the teacher Alex was great.
Francesca Kitchener•
Apr 2023
Loved this class! Was very fun and I learnt a lot.
Lennie was a great teacher.
It was slightly rushed but it is only a taster session! It also would have been good to keep at least one of the clay products that we made on the potters wheel for free (as it was included in the class to make one).
Joao Inacio•
Apr 2023
Amazing experience with really lovely teachers. Great explanations of everything, would definitely recommend and do it again
Brian Balchin•
Apr 2023
Lennie was funktastic! Thank you so much! Super helpful and entertaining. Look forward to how our pieces turn out!
Shannon Butler•
Apr 2023
Such a great class, the teachers were supportive and helpful and gave lots of examples to inspire our work :)
Got to take home a coiled piece included in with the ticket cost and a piece thrown on the pottery wheel for only £5 extra.
Loved it!
Sam Norwood•
Mar 2023
Absolutely fantastic experience with brilliant supportive teachers in an exciting environment. Would recommend highly to anyone.
Helen •
Mar 2023
Hugely enjoyable afternoon. Helpful anf friendly teachers who taught us how to hand- build from coils and how to use the wheel. Demonstrated to the class then came round and offered advice and assistance as went along. We also got the chance to decorate a piece and for an extra fee get them delivered to our home once dried and fired. Would really recommend to anyone who enjoys a bit of creativity.
Susan Ying•
Mar 2023
Teachers were charismatic and engaging, great demonstrations and tips. Felt a little bit rushed but at the same time got to try both coiling and wheel throwing in 2 hours, which was a pretty good deal price-wise.
Susan Wallat-Vago•
Mar 2023
Enjoyed getting our hands dirty :), venue had plenty of space and wet clay was prerolled into sausages for us to get stuck into making stuff straight away. Thoroughly recommend
Teresa Horden•
Mar 2023
Great teachers, really helpful and engaging. Very fun. Great for a gift or even to just go and learn!
Carys Hull•
Mar 2023
Lenny was great, very chill but very helpful! Me and my friend had a great evening, didn’t feel rushed.
Teacher was very helpful and kind. The time passed so quickly which indicates that had some great time with my friend! The environment was also very nice and we had all the props we needed. I will highly recommend this class! It's great
Lucy Green•
Mar 2023
Alex and Lenny were amazing! Super friendly and supportive :) the experience was for my dad's birthday and it couldn't have been better! Great value for money and looking forward to seeing how our pieces turn out.
Marion Neron-Rousset•
Mar 2023
Had a very nice experience for my birthday. Can't wait to see the results !
Andrew McCallum•
Mar 2023
Highly recommend for friends, couples or anyone who wants to create a great memory and a mug or bowl. The two ladies were great hosts that created a fun atmosphere and ensured if we needed any help they were there!
We unfortunately were late to the session due to train strikes and they accommodated us very well and even let us stay a bit longer so we can paint our creation ! :)
Oli Thornley•
Mar 2023
Had a really memorable and enjoyable time with my family. Would definitely recommend booking this class.
Joe Stevens•
Feb 2023
The whole experience was amazing! The teachers were engaging and made the whole experience more enjoyable! Looking forward to seeing our finished products!
Claire Groom•
Feb 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
This was such a fun way to spend a Sunday morning. Our teacher Melissa was so patient and really took the time to explain what we needed to do. I would definitely do it again.
Sitarah Bailey-Thompson•
Feb 2023
Our teacher explained each task clearly and checked on each attendee regularly, helped when needed and encouraged us all.
I’ll definitely be attending again!
Andrea Coleman•
Feb 2023
The teachers were very helpful and encouraging I was very pleased with the results of my class
Thank you for great experience
Liam Pearce•
Feb 2023
Great experience with amazing service, great teachers. Could have spent many more hours doing it. Very sad it ended
! Thank you
Tara Hudson•
Feb 2023
It was fabulous! Learnt loads and had lots of fun! Would definitely recommend this class to anyone.
Rachel Foreman•
Feb 2023
We had such a great day as part of a team inspiration day and got to learn how to coil and do some pottery on the wheel. Our teacher was great and gave us a lot of time and attention for any questions we had or if we weren't quite getting the hang of it!
Fab day out! We're all excited to collect our pottery in a few weeks time and see how they came out of the kiln!
Love from Team OB
We loved the class, thank you for accommodating our group, we had a great time!
Allan Nonyelu•
Feb 2023
It was my first time experiencing clay moulding and clay throwing so it was a very fun experience. Teacher was very pleasant and helped whenever they could. Would definitely do again.
Sophie Rintoul-Hoad•
Feb 2023
Fun class , nice teachers who took time to help at tricky parts eg for wheel. Time flew by!
Geet Baga•
Feb 2023
This was a great class and definitely worth the money! My boyfriend has wanted to try pottery/ceramics for a long time and this was a great introduction and we were able to attempt different builds. Would highly recommend, the teachers were lovely as well and a great laugh!
Kimanh Duong•
Feb 2023
Me and my boyfriend had the best time here. The class was so much fun and the instructor (Lennie - not sure of spelling) was excellent! She was great at teaching us all the techniques and then leaving us to practice! The two hours went by so fast!
All the equipments and materials was set out ready which made it so much easier to get to the fun part !
Thanks you for a great experience
Elisa Arlant•
Feb 2023
Super welcoming environment and the hosts who reached us the course super nice and skilled I have a lovely time with my friend. Thank you!
Tom Sutcliffe•
Feb 2023
Really fun and rewarding introduction to ceramics - Will definitely be wanting to come back and try a longer course because of it. Melissa was a great teacher!
James Ganendra•
Feb 2023
First time attending a ceramics taster session in London - seemed the best value one out of all others we came across. Class size wasn't too big so instructor had time to go around, give advice when needed, and the rest of the time you could be immersed into making. Studio space was quite small (so sometimes was a little snug when moving around) but everyone had own space and wheel etc. Really enjoyed whole session :)
Silvia Freire•
Feb 2023
The class was thought by Melissa. It was the first time I did ceramics but I never felt overwhelmed as she explained everything very well and helped me individually when I needed. She was also very friendly and welcoming. I had a great time and recommended to anyone who wants to try something different.
Giovanna D’Angelo•
Feb 2023
Fantastic experience! Great class and teacherWe learned a lot and it was really good fun. The atmosphere was friendly and inspiring. I would definitely recommend it and I wish I lived nearer to the location so I could take more classes! Class mates were great too
Sean Holdsworth•
Feb 2023
Amazingly taught. The instructions were easy to follow. The teacher was very attentive to make sure we were doing okay whilst also allowing you the freedom to work independently. I had a lovely time meeting and talking to everyone there. I highly recommend this class and I will definitely be coming back again!
Matthieu Guglielmetti•
Feb 2023
Melissa was great! Amazing class, we got to try different techniques
10/10 would recommend
Sarah Aramide•
Feb 2023
Such a fun experience and a great way to spend my birthday! Lenny and Melli were super helpful and taught us so well. I can’t wait to try this again. Special shout out to Lennie - you really when above and beyond to get lovely pics and videos for me. We loved your energy and enthusiasm!
Love that there’s free parking at the venue. Fun for all ages and abilities :)
It was a great experience. Lenny and Alex were super nice and very helpful :). Would definitely go again.
Clara Martinez•
Jan 2023
The session was fantastic! It was exactly what I had hoped. We did cooking to make mugs and also wheel throwing for smaller pieces. And managed to have some time to decorate too. Lenny and Alex were great!
Patricia Clarke•
Jan 2023
Teacher (Meli) was lovely and enthusiastic, very clear teachings.
Very fun and encouraged people to chat among each other.
Katleen •
Jan 2023
Not enough time for the projects I'm afraid. Otherwise very good and friendly teachers.
Chrysavgi Oikonomou•
Jan 2023
The teachers were very friendly and helpful.The venue was as expected - spacious and bright and we had everything we needed for our masterpieces.
Unfortunately I didn’t feel that we had enough time to finish and we were rushed in the end.
Bridget Robinson•
Jan 2023
Loved the class! Lenny and Alex make it fun. The studio is great.
Harry Poil•
Jan 2023
The teachers were great & very friendly. Active in the class helping everyone. Great experience would recommend
Sarah Chapman•
Jan 2023
I took my mum for a birthday present and we had the best time. It was a lovely chilled atmosphere but we both learnt lots and excited to see our finished products :D Thankyou
Sarah Ahstrom•
Jan 2023
Purchased as a gift for a friend’s birthday, we had a really good time and learnt a lot about pottery making whilst having fun.
Our teachers were friendly and helpful and didn’t rush us so it was a nice relaxed afternoon.
Lany was amazing We went to this class as part of the hen do and all of us had a blast. What a start it was. Very hospitable, friendly and a great atmosphere - we could've stayed there all day. We still can't stop talking about what a great time we had here. Would love to come back for more! <3
Aman •
Dec 2022
Really good instructor, a lot of fun and really good value for money as one piece is included in the price! Would recommend.
Katie Lay•
Dec 2022
Really fun class in a chilled environment. Great teacher who explained the techniques well and was always on hand to help out. Was able to make and keep up to three pieces. Perfect activity for a small group.
Elgi Gashi•
Dec 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Melissa was a really great instructor! We thoroughly enjoyed the class and would definitely come again.
Latifah Alghanim•
Dec 2022
Melissa was so great, we all had fun and we will most definitely be back!
Steffi Armor•
Dec 2022
Had an amazing time with Lenny! Thank you so much. Highly recommend for a fun time
Really enjoyed the class. We get to learn two different techniques. Lecturer gives clear instructions.
Nathan Lustgarten•
Nov 2022
I had a great introduction to ceramics. Lenny was a G very relaxing, encouraging and overall a fun way to spend a couple of hours on a rainy Sunday! I’ll be back for the 6 week course!
The teacher was lovely and supportive, we had so much fun and would defiantly recommend it to others!
Petya Pavlova•
Nov 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
The teacher was absolutely amazing! Explained everything clearly in a very calm and easy to follow way.
The venue was good and it was a good atmosphere in the class.
Only issue we found is the location of the venue.
Other than that, it all was great Would love to give it a go again!
Rui Wang•
Nov 2022
It was really interesting, lovely experience. Thanks a lot for all of your patience and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing the outcomes :)
Laura Turner•
Nov 2022
Really great experience at The Ceramicist doing the taster class - Millie was very informative and patient, and she spent a lot of time one-to-one with everyone which was brilliant (and necessary - it’s harder than it looks!). Highly recommend, really fun.
Samer Khadra•
Nov 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Amazing and fun to learn and she is very helpful teacher thank you for the good time
Phoebe Hamilton•
Nov 2022
Our instructor was Lenny and they were fantastic! Such good fun, great humour! Me and my friend were a little nervous incase it was going to be super serious but ended up being a wholesome session that was super chilled! A really cute venue and even got given a hot drink! Will definitely be recommending! Thanks so much Lenny for such a great session!
Valentina Pacheco•
Nov 2022
Immaculate, what a vibe! Everyone was so nice.
Really helpful basics. I am Def coming back!
Nice introduction to pottery. Good to learn different techniques in the craft. Well equipped studio.
Joshua Afun•
Oct 2022
Had a great time! Teacher was super helpful and knowledgeable. She made it very fun.
Raquel Cruickshank•
Oct 2022
Really enjoyable class where we got to learn coiling and throwing techniques. The teacher was fun and managed to help each of us out. Definitely recommend.
Tisloh Danboyi•
Oct 2022
Great class, very nice and friendly instructors. Great way to explore your creativity. The environment was lovely. Would recommend!
Laura McCann•
Oct 2022
Lenny was a great teacher and made the class fun. She explained the process of coiling and throwing very well, and as a complete beginner I managed to make three pieces in the 2 hour class. The workshop is well equipped, with everything you need to learn the basics of ceramics.
Sara Abreu•
Sep 2022
The session was great. The teacher explained everything very clear and was made it easier to learn. I highly recommend it.
David Boothman•
Sep 2022
Really fun and enjoyable class. Great for beginners and those not sure if they want to commit to a full course.
Danny Evans•
Sep 2022
Fantastic class, had so much fun as a group, highly recommend. Instructor made time to assist us when we made mistakes.
Matt McCurdy•
Sep 2022
Such a relaxing day to spend a Saturday afternoon. Awesome teachers of ceramics and good value for money
Eilidh Smith•
Sep 2022
Teachers were very friendly and patient. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend this taster
Katrin Mellinger•
Aug 2022
Really calm, demonstrated well and was helpful and encouraging. I would recommend this class for a starter experience
Huiting Eeo•
Aug 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Our team had an amazing time with Stephanie and her team here. I got to experience coiling for the first time and might just want to do this more!
Emma Frizzell•
Aug 2022
We did this class for a hens party and it was a big hit. Our teacher Lenny was lovely, super knowledgeable and very helpful in bringing everyone’s vision for their pieces to life (regardless of actual skill on our part).
Everyone had a great time (including the mums) and many people said that they’d like another go to
This is the second year my son has attended the taster class. Autistic with some challenging behaviour, he was able to complete three pieces of work using the wheel He loved it.
The tutor was enclusive and encouraging, my son was able to work at his own pace.
The teacher was very good, she explained very well and have lots of patience. This class is perfect for beginners, I really enjoyed it! I recommend 100%.
Thanjena Begum•
Jul 2022
This was a fun experience as I was completely new to Pottery. The teacher was very informative and was happy to help with anything we had trouble with. A good amount of clay was provided and paints were given to decorate. Compared to other Pottery classes, this one seems to be really good value for money. You also get to take 2 pieces home with you for free.
Michal Jezierski•
Jul 2022
I'd definitely recommend.
All the materials provided. Great tuition, with enough information to get started but not overloading. The entire experience is hands on, first hand forming then on wheel.
That was my first take on pottery and I want more.
Taybah •
Jul 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed this class, great to experience both coiling and throwing with very helpful instructors =)
Linda Leimkohl•
Jul 2022
The class was great fun, everything was very well explained and I can’t wait to receive my new masterpieces! :) Would definitely recommend!
Phillipa •
Jul 2022
Absolutely loved the class. Really good opportunity for complete beginners to learn 2 different techniques.
Choi-Ha Luu•
Jul 2022
Lovely and helpful teacher, definitely would recommend! Great for complete beginners, steps are guided clearly.
Man Yu•
Jun 2022
The class was fun and excellent! The teacher was patient and willing to spend time 1 on 1. Love the experience and definitely recommend it.
Richard Williams•
Jun 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Fantastic session - wonderful teacher, very relaxed but also clear, helpful, and super efficient. Everything provided so the whole thing was plug and play.
Anmol Sharma•
Jun 2022
Class was good, teacher was great and attentative! Great experience. Little confusing finding the location.
Anna Lot•
Jun 2022
My partner and I had such a great time - Ro was a great teacher, she was super patient and explained everything really clearly.
Would 100% recommend!
Lidia Blazquez•
Jun 2022
The class was great! We had a really good time and loved the experience. The teacher, Elena/Lenny, was lovely, really nice and attentive (thank you! you made the experience perfect)
Everything was ready when we came and we went straight to work with our hands. You can really discover who has hidden artistic talents in your group! We highly recommend it!
Fred Richardson•
Jun 2022
Great experience and a fun date idea, Stephanie was a good teachet and always on hand.
The class was good but we had to stop with the coil making to then start on the wheel. Once done we could return to the coil making whilst the other half of the class attempted the wheel. It felt interrupted and we didn't have much time to complete out art work. It felt very much pressured.
I heard good feedback from this class especially the female instructor. We had a male teacher. He didn't really explain much in detail which was a shame. Overall, I'm feeling very mixed about this class
Geraldine Murer•
May 2022
Everything was great, we loved the experience ! Teachers were very patient and helpful. Highly recommend
Nitin Mathur•
May 2022
A very enjoyable session - well managed and we got to make 2 items!
The teachers Lenny and Fran were amazing - very calm, patient and helpful!
Sophie Hanson•
May 2022
Brilliant. A rare chance to try a new skill and an introduction to two different techniques, I think this class was exceptional value for money. I took my friend for her birthday and we had a great time - my only regret is not having more time! I'd advise to come with an idea in your head of what you might want to make and the design (you get to colour them).
Lartey Laryea•
May 2022
It was an Excellent taster class. Both were really helpful and amazing teachers. Would definitely recommend.
Maya Biskupska•
May 2022
Really fun intro into pottery. Awesome that you get 2 attempts at wheel throwing, and that you get to keep one of them along with your hand coiled piece. A really peaceful setting and everything was properly explained. My only feedback was I wish the class was just ever so slightly longer as decorating/painting at the end felt very rushed. Thank you
Tintin Lam•
May 2022
Really fun! The teachers were very helpful, attentive and helpful. Would recommend this to any beginner!
Aisha Saeed•
May 2022
First experience of pottery. A great teacher. Explained things really well and was happy to help out. Could have spent all day there but defo a great experience for a taster.
Katherine Grayson•
May 2022
Amazing class! I booked this for my sister's hen do and it was such great activity. Our teacher Lenny was fantastic, super patient with us and very flexible. We were all amazed that we managed to come away with a couple of really cool pieces that we had made. Everyone had their own wheel and we learnt really cool techniques, how to coil and throw. I would highly recommend and also want to thank Stephanie and Lenny for being so accommodating and giving us a great experience.
The teacher was very relaxed and patient. Me and my sister got this as a present for our mum and we all enjoyed it - lovely calm and creative class, it went so quickly!
Ian Malhotra•
Apr 2022
It was an amazing fun class and Stephanie was super kind and a great teacher!
Leah •
Apr 2022
Such a great workshop! Lovely, supportive teacher and a great studio with a really relaxed atmosphere :)
Asia Begum•
Apr 2022
The class was great, very well organised (pre-made coils) to ensure you get as much out of it as possible. Both instructors were really friendly and super helpful. I went with my partner and we had a lovely time and also met a few nice people. Would 100% recommend!
Mina Ha•
Apr 2022
I enjoyed my first pottery class in my life. Teacher was kind and very engaging. Also a teacher assistant was helpful.
The teacher I had was different from the picture on the website. I definitely want to recommend and go back for other lessons. Time was a bit tight so it would be good to think about what you want to make beforehand.
Carmen Shek•
Apr 2022
This was a Christmas gift from my partner and only now have we had the time to do the class.
It’s been something I wanted to do for a while, so it was super fun to get our hands dirty for the day. We got to make 2 pieces within 2hrs. We got to learn coiling and throwing techniques.
There were two teachers on the day and both were helpful talking through the steps, and they would go around helping each person.
I thought throwing was quite exciting to learn - we get two goes, the one you like the most gets fired up.
Two hours wasn’t enough, I think an extra 30mins would be nice but I thoroughly enjoyed it all.
If they had a intermediate class available, I would consider joining again.
Cecilia Pares•
Apr 2022
I had a very nice time! Was able to create two pieces and meet nice people. I would definitely recommend it
Kate McCormack•
Mar 2022
I booked this class for me and my mum and it was so much fun. The teachers were so lovely and encouraging! I think it’s such good value for money too. Can’t wait to pick up our pieces
Daniela Rivera•
Mar 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Stephanie and Melissa were great teachers and very friendly and helpful. Considering taking the 6 week course.
Elena Voronova•
Mar 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
The class was very interesting: we got to learn 2 techniques during the 2 hours session. The instructors were helpful and guiding during all the class. I can recommend as entertainment for an individual and a group!
Claudia Caramidaru•
Mar 2022
Great class, the teachers were friendly, knowledgeable, and not to mention, patient! We had great fun, would recommend. Well organised, though time seemed to pass so quickly, we wished we had more!
Celina Wesolowska•
Feb 2022
Great class! The teachers had enough time to approach every single person to give some advise or answer additional questions
Mattia Bassi•
Feb 2022
Very good class! Nice teachers and very good vibes!
Really appreciated this class and definitely we will go again
Laura Fantinello•
Feb 2022
There were two teachers at this session and both took time to look and assist every student with both techniques we were using (coiling and throwing).
The materials, paints and other tools were all provided and I really enjoyed the process.
Morgane Bimet•
Feb 2022
It was a very nice session, great support and easy going. Would come back anytime Thank you !
Helen Wicks•
Feb 2022
Excellent class fast but thorough. Leni was very impressive - 10/10.
Excellent vfm. Highly recommend.
Helen Wicks•
Feb 2022
Really enjoyed the class Lenny was amazing very talented. She managed the required fast pace to fit everything in and still managed to gave everyone individual attention.
Anna Nesterenko•
Feb 2022
It was a wonderful experience, was really nice to try both hand building and the wheel. Would be nice to have it a bit longer, maybe 2.5 or 3h, so it won't be in a rush.
Parker Mrozek•
Jan 2022
I really enjoyed the class! We received a quick intro on the coiling technique for our first project, then got to work. Shortly after we received a demo on the wheel, and proceeded to work on that piece as well. The time flew by and we were able to walk away with two pieces that are being sent to us.
Overall the class size was good, the teaching was awesome, and the playlist in the studio was also fantastic :)
Noemie Churlet•
Jan 2022
Class was super, very attentive teachers who really spend time making sure you know what your doing! And you get to keep two of the items!
Joseph Peacock•
Jan 2022
A lovely venue with friendly, relaxed teachers. They were very happy to help and guide but also let us do what we want and enjoy the session. The whole experience was great!
Mike Gouldney•
Jan 2022
We had a fab time! The class was great value for time spent and was one of the only classes I could find where you get to throw on the wheel, hand coil AND paint on the same day. Lenny was very helpful and everyone else attending was lovely and supportive ☺️
This is my second time coming to this class. There's a great atmosphere, it's really fun, and the teachers are very patient and helpful.
Celia Marinaro•
Jan 2022
The teachers are really nice and so available. In two hours you have the time to learn, try and familiarize yourself with the clay. That was a lovely moment and I am already thinking of booking another class!
Yolanta Boti•
Jan 2022
Steph and her team were outstanding, I surprised my cousin with a class for her birthday, the venue had everything we needed, the staff were all so friendly. We did a mix of hand building and wheel throwing miniature pots for practice, Steph was so patient with us and let us take the time on our pieces. Overall the class was a lot of fun and very informative. Can't wait to go back!
Roz Kingham•
Nov 2021
Really well organised and we packed loads in to our two hours. Special thanks for so making my daughter feel so welcome as part of the class too
Theresa Pascual•
Nov 2021
The taster class is so perfect for beginners like me! Me and the boyfriend enjoyed it so much!
Their demonstrations were clear and easy to follow. They guide you throughout the class and will be there when you need help or when you fail miserably on the potter’s wheel
It’s definitely worth the money as you will be able to try out two different methods and you even get to take two of your creations home after a few weeks (they need to bake and glaze them)!
I can’t wait to go back again and maybe try out a full potter’s wheel session.
Geizalyn Mejala•
Nov 2021
Wish there was more time ☺️ Enjoyed it too much!⭐️ They are very hands on during the throw and teach good techniques too.
Nermeen Hilton•
Nov 2021
Both Lenny and Steph were super helpful and very clear.
Loved the balance of coiling and throwing.
All round great session, super fun and would recommend!
Liv Ekdawi•
Nov 2021
The teachers were great, the class was very good value for money since we paid for materials as well as being able to keep the product. I enjoyed it so much and will definitely come back!
Kristin Gabriel•
Nov 2021
While I enjoyed the lovely atmosphere in the sudio, the session was informational and hands on at the same time. Stéphanie and her assistant Lenny gave very good instructions to succeed and have nice results to take home. It is a wonderful and joyful experience to work with your hands, so very much recommended!
The teacher was great, friendly and patient.
Venue was very cool, open, lit, great music and coffee
Materials and tools were great and sufficient.
Great value, will definitely come back.
Ally Sinjab•
Nov 2021
Stephanie was absolutely wonderful. We booked a private class for my Birthday. She was so patient, accommodating and kind. The class was excellent and I would highly recommend it. Thank you Stephanie!
Katie Norton-Williams•
Nov 2021
Class was great! Stephanie was such a lovely teacher and this was a perfect Sunday morning activity!
Steve Wood•
Oct 2021
Fantastic intro class to ceramics, we had the best time! Super friendly and accommodating hosts, relaxed vibe in the workshop, and enough time to create 2-3 pieces. Going back for more!
May Myanmar•
Oct 2021
Really fun class! Would definitely recommend! You get to make two of your own creations and also paint them at the end :)
Eliza Endel•
Oct 2021
Teachers really helpful and friendly. Learned a lot in a short space of time. I’ll definitely be booking the follow up class to this one :)
Zoe Hopper•
Oct 2021
We had an excellent time! Couldnt believe we managed to learn how to use the potters wheel and make a decent dish and also have time to make another piece. The teachers were brilliant. Would thoroughly recommend and will go back for more! Thank you for a great creative morning!
Disha Patel•
Sep 2021
Really good introduction to ceramics! We really enjoyed it - calm and chilled atmosphere too! Thank you
Emily Sanderson•
Sep 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Great teacher! Made instructions very easy to understand. An enjoyable experience, and I good value for money
Avani Patel•
Aug 2021
amazing class lots of fun great teacher and atmosphere very friendly. Great colours, clay and tools
Samuel Thomas•
Jul 2021
The teacher was amazing! She provided us with lots of information and guidance before and during the class.
For anyone that wants to try out ceramics its definitely value for money. The materials and colours provided great too.
Even though the class overran by a quarter of a hour she was still very patient and allowed us time to finish without rushing.
Marta Crespi•
Jul 2021
I had so much fun. It was just amazing. Organisation was excellent we had time to use the weel and do a mug/recipient with our own hands. Very nice and patient teacher.
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