Japanese Pottery Class: Wabi-sabi

Explore hand building techniques at this soothing ceramics class in London!



1.5 hours Class size 2 to 10 guests    

  £40 - £50 (£40 for Craft: Make pottery; £50 for Art: Make & fire pottery)

If you're searching for relaxing things to do in London, why not come and explore the art of Japanese pottery with this relaxing, class for beginners?
Wabi-sabi, loosely translated, is the beauty of imperfection. Learn fundamental hand-building techniques as you create a stunning ceramic wabi-sabi object from scratch.
You don’t need any experience, as your guide will be on hand with plenty of demonstrations and one-to-one support, letting you switch off from the world to focus entirely on yourself and follow your mind, body and spirit during the session. You'll learn a range of pottery techniques including coil pots, sculpting & surface decoration across the wabi-sabi theme to create art works of your choice.
Now, let's explore your options:
Craft: Make pottery - With air-dry clay, you can make & take your pottery home right away. Once dry, you can paint them at your own pace and proudly display them in your home. Please note, this pottery is not suitable for food or drink, but they make for beautiful decorations.
Art: Make & fire pottery - You'll have a choice of fired clay options including black clay, white clay, red clay and lava clay (depending on what's available on the day). After making your pottery, it will stay with us for firing in the kiln up to 1200 degrees and we will glaze them shiney. You can collect a few weeks later. This fired pottery is food-safe and suitable for use in the oven and dishwasher.
Whether you choose the art or craft option, this pottery-making workshop offers a fun and creative activity for all.
At the end of this hand-building class in London, you'll have a beautiful piece of pottery, along with a new skill to continue developing in your own time!
What you'll get
All materials & tools are included to complete approx 1-2 finished pieces (depending on size) of ceramics per person across 1.5 hours.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
We will supply everything including an apron. Ceramics can be messy though, so please do not wear your best clothes.
Suitable for

This class is great for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

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

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

Location

AC Studios - Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0JW, Container City 1, Studio 2

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Recent reviews of Japanese Pottery Class: Wabi-sabi

  • 5/5 from Baiba Zarina, attended Feb 2026: Amazing experience. Did this activity as a birthday present for a friend. Teachers were very patient, attentive. Amazing ambiance. Very mindful and calming. Fab location too
  • 5/5 from Amelia Elamradi, attended Jan 2026: Clare was a lovely teacher, very friemdly and patient. The class was relaxing and I had the option of making whatever I wanted, with tips from Clare. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Lee Riane, attended Jun 2025: the teacher was so sweet and super experienced, let us fire as many pieces we wanted and used as much clay we wanted. the location was so peaceful as well
  • 5/5 from Ben Westcott, attended Jan 2025: Super friendly staff! Great activity for couples definitely recommend!!!
  • 5/5 from James Wilsenach, attended Jan 2025: The class is great! With a lot of room for self expression.
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Tobin, attended Jan 2025: Me and my sister went on Saturday 4th Jan and loved the class! The teacher Lucy was so nice, knowledgeable and really made the processes easy to understand and a really fun class to take! Will be recommending it to friends for sure :)
  • 5/5 from Maddalena Cella, attended Aug 2024: My boyfriend and I recently attended this Wabi-Sabi pottery class, and it was an incredible experience! Neither of us had ever done pottery before, so we were a bit nervous going in, but our instructor, Amanda, was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything in a way that made us feel comfortable and confident. She guided us through each step with care, allowing us to explore our creativity while also providing helpful tips and techniques. The class was not only educational but also a lot of fun, and it was a great way to spend time together. We would definitely recommend this class to anyone, whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience. Can’t wait to go back and create more!
  • 5/5 from Shiromi Pinto, attended Jun 2024: We booked a private wabi sabi pottery session for our family, and had a fantastic time. Amanda gave our daughter practical advice, helping her to make what seemed an ambitiously complex idea into simple reality. Looking forward to seeing our fired pieces (all together, we made 7!). Next time, we're hoping to try out the pottery wheel. Thanks so much, Amanda, for a fun, therapeutic afternoon. :)
  • 5/5 from Aglaja Spano, attended Jun 2024: I planned this activity to celebrate my birthday with friends. Amanda was so friendly and made the class effortless and fun! We were four of us and we all came out with a big smile on our faces and a new skill acquired too.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Mar 2024: Great event and evening! It was very interesting to try something different. Definitely recommend this class
  • 5/5 from Clarie San Agustin, attended Feb 2024: I super enjoyed our time in the class. Amanda has been very helpful and she made the session fun and exciting. I liked that we are able to relax and just create something out of nothing with imperfections.
  • 5/5 from Valeriia Kondukova, attended Dec 2023: Nice, relaxing atmosphere. Just what I needed, enough explanation and no disturbance, one can just be in a flow
  • 5/5 from Alvina, attended Sep 2023: We loved this class and all managed to come away with something cute. The teacher was super friendly and helpful, providing clear instructions on the day as to how we should be doing it. There was also a good amount of colors and materials provided so we could do whatever we want.
  • 5/5 from Raphaelle Roffo, attended Sep 2023: Amanda is amazing, we had a lot of fun this morning and will definitely be back :)
  • 5/5 from Alexia Remoleux, attended Sep 2023: Amanda was very nice and help us create nice plates and mugs in clay. We could paint them and make as many as we wanted in the hour left. Highly recommended :)
  • 5/5 from Miss Manandhar, attended Dec 2022: Really great, relaxing, friendly morning spent creating lots of different things with the clay. Very generous amount of clay and a range of glazes to work with. Nice location by the Thames. Thank you!
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Art Craft Studios
Art Craft Studios

5.0 (330)
female Women-owned

At Art Craft Studios, we’re all about sparking creativity, building skills, and offering a space to try something new — whether you're flying solo or bringing along friends and family. No matter your experience level, you're always welcome here.
Our London-based studio offers a wide range of hands-on workshops, from pottery to textiles, all set in a warm and inspiring environment. The studio is run by Amanda — a ceramicist with a Master’s degree and over 17 years of experience — who leads all pottery sessions with care and expertise, alongside talented guest teachers Valeria & Clare.
We keep our workshop sizes small to ensure a more personal, relaxed experience. You can also book private sessions or family-friendly group classes designed to be as fun as they are enriching.
We're based in a unique London Location at Trinity Buoy Wharf, this riverside creative hub features London’s only lighthouse, amazing views of the O2, and a buzzing art scene. Make a day of it — explore the wharf, grab coffee at Orchard Café, or hop over to Canary Wharf for drinks afterward.
We look forward to welcoming you to the studio. See you soon!

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