Pottery classes - Edinburgh

Fun Pottery classes in Edinburgh

Pottery classes in Edinburgh are great for beginners

If you’d love to learn some new skills and could do with some creative downtime, you need to check out the selection of pottery classes Edinburgh offers! Scotland's capital has a huge range of ceramic experiences for beginners, and each one is taught by a talented teacher just waiting to share their pottery making skills with you. If you’ve been inspired by The Great Pottery Throwdown, try it yourself with one of our fun clay hand building classes for pottery newbies. As you squeeze and mould your clay you’ll soon find yourself absorbed in your craft and by the end of your pottery workshop, you’ll have made your own handmade pottery item to take home.

No prior crafting experience is needed to pop along to one of your local Edinburgh pottery studios, so if you’ve never had a go at working with clay before, don’t worry. You’ll be taken through the entire making process by your talented local pottery teacher, and our small class sizes mean you’ll get plenty of time for individual tuition and you’ll pick up lots of useful tips. You’ll quickly grow in confidence in your pottery making abilities as you relax into your activity and have fun with new crafty techniques. 

Edinburgh pottery classes from £30

Embark on an exciting pottery journey in Edinburgh, starting at just £30! Our pottery classes offer a range of options for different budgets, beginning with a pocket-friendly basic sculpture and hand building workshop. As you delve deeper into the craft, you can explore more challenging techniques with prices rising to around £100 for a one-on-one session with a professional potter. Whether you're a novice or have some experience, our ceramic classes for beginners provide a warm and uplifting environment for you to unleash your creativity and craft stunning handcrafted pottery. Join our Edinburgh clay making activities and let your artistic spirit soar!

Your Edinburgh hand building or wheel throwing classes will take place at a calming pottery studio, and depending on where you book, this will be in the city or perhaps a little further afield. You’ll be welcomed by your expert teacher, meet other ceramics beginners, get an introduction to your space and equipment and hear all about the wonderful craft of pottery. Led by your pottery pro, you’ll learn how to mould and shape your clay and how to create a range of effects using various tools. You’ll make something useful, long-lasting and beautiful and you’ll be given inspiration and support to ensure that your finished handmade item is just right for you. If it needs firing, you’ll leave it with your teacher and it’ll be posted to you or you can pick it up when it’s ready! If you’re hand-building, you may be able to take your item home straight away. You’ll finish up your pottery class with a range of new craft skills and a refreshed mind, and will also have a wonderful handmade item to cherish.

Our pottery classes in Edinburgh are great for solo creatives who fancy meeting new people – you'll be able to connect with fellow ceramic lovers, chat all things clay and get stuck into some serious pottery making together. At the end of the class, you'll have a host of fresh skills, some new pottery pals and a gorgeous handmade item to take home. Ceramic classes are also great for social activities – try it for a birthday party with a difference, an alternative (and romantic) date idea, or a team-building activity. Whatever you're looking for in your pottery classes Edinburgh is the place to be – from wonderful wheel throwing workshops to simple hand building sessions, Scotland's capital has the lot! 

Relax with soothing clay making classes

Pottery making is a very mindful activity and offers a wonderful opportunity to zone out of everyday life and focus on something calming and creative. Spending time expressing yourself creatively is really good for both physical and mental well-being, which is why joining one of the pottery classes Edinburgh has available could be just what you need to add a little chill to your life. Try a clay crafting class and explore new ways to reduce tension, alleviate anxiety and enhance your mood. As you mould, squeeze and smooth your clay, you’ll soon find yourself absorbed in your activity and you’ll take home a sense of calm as well as a gorgeous handmade ceramic item to treasure.