4 Pottery Classes in London You'll Love

Ever fancied getting your hands dirty in the name of art? With our 2024 selection of pottery classes in London, you can do just that!

Whether you're a newbie navigating the city's vibrant energy, seeking a unique birthday experience, or simply craving a connection with your community, pottery offers a hands-on adventure for the soul.

Forget the mundane, dive into a world of swirling colours, tactile shapes, and endless possibilities. Learn the ancient art of Japanese pottery, master the spinning magic of wheel throwing, or refine your firing techniques – the options are as diverse as London itself. Unleash your creative spirit and discover hidden talents you never knew you possessed.

Imagine moulding a lump of clay into a beautiful mug, transforming it with vibrant glazes and personalized designs. Picture the satisfaction of mastering the potter's wheel, feeling the clay yield to your touch as you bring your vision to life. Share laughter and stories with fellow students, forging new connections while exploring this timeless art form.

Start from scratch with our pottery for beginners courses

London is a great city for exploring all things clay. There are numerous pottery studios in London, offering a variety of durations and activities including pottery courses, classes, and throwing classes. Whether you're looking to attend a beginner's course or want to hone your skills with an advanced throwing class, there is something for everyone in the pottery studios of London. With such a wide range of options and skilled teachers at your disposal, you can learn all about the art of clay play!

If you’re a complete newbie who’s unsure where to get their first fix of calming clay from, one of our beginners’ London pottery classes is the perfect place for you. 

Don’t be intimidated by the thought of learning ceramics – it's much easier than you think to kick start your pottery making passion! There really is no right or wrong way to play with clay, and who knows, those creative fingers might produce something outstanding.

Pottery for beginners classes will take you through the complete basics, from how to mould and shape clay through to firing, painting and glazing. Best of all, you’ll have a friendly and encouraging teacher to guide your clay creation from start to finish. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded first-timers, so there’s no need to feel intimidated — you might even make some new pottery pals!

Get messy with our pottery experiences for kids 

We all know how much kids love getting mucky and messing around with paints, but how cool would it be to turn that ability into something creative? If you’re looking for cool things to do in London during half-term or the long summer holidays, then kids pottery painting and making may be just the answer.  

Whether you're out in the suburbs of Ealing or Wimbledon or closer to the centre of the city in Marylebone, simply look for 'pottery classes near me' and you'll find a local studio just waiting to help you and the kids unleash your inner artists. 

With teachers trained in the art of child entertainment and ceramics, you can relax and lose yourself in your own peaceful pottery making whilst your little monsters get creative and maybe slightly clay-covered too — oops!

Get hands-on at a hand building London pottery class

From slab building to coiling and pinching, you can learn all the various techniques for getting your mould on at one of our hand building pottery classes in London! 

Perfect for pottery newbies, hand building offers accessible fun with immediate rewards. Even a one-hour workshop can see you walking away with your very own masterpiece, from whimsical sculptures to functional mugs for your morning joe. Imagine the pride of holding something you made, moulded from mere clay with your own two hands!

Forget complicated equipment or intimidating wheels. Here, it's all about getting hands-on, exploring textures, and shaping your imagination into reality. It's a sensory adventure, a chance to connect with the material and yourself. Plus, it's a great way to meet fellow clay enthusiasts and share the joy of creation.

Get behind the potters’ wheel at a throwing class

If you like a side of excitement with your pottery making, why not swap your soothing hand building for some addictive wheel throwing? A pottery wheel class will introduce you to the art of using motion to create unique shapes that are both beautiful and practical.

Our pottery wheel classes in London can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone — that’s right, you don’t need to be a perfect potter to wheel your way to ceramic success! 

Let a local artist and pottery teacher guide you through the motions as you construct a gorgeous clay bowl or vase. At the end of the class you’ll get to take home your practical piece to show off to others and display proudly in your kitchen!

Why choose pottery classes in London?

The Great Pottery Throwdown on TV has been such an inspiration for so many people that we’re seeing a big uptake in pottery classes in London. But why is it so addictive? Well, if you’ve ever sunk your hands into a pile of soft clay and felt it squelch up between your fingers, you'll instantly understand just how tactile and satisfying working with this fantastic medium really is. Not only can you see the shape taking form in front of your eyes, but you can also feel it as you let your fingers manipulate the clay into its final form.  

It’s mesmerising, it’s relaxing, and it’s incredibly expressive. So it's no wonder that ceramics have been such a hugely important part of cultures around the world for thousands of years. 

So, whatever class you choose to try, whether it’s ceramic painting in Peckham, coiling in Camden or wheel throwing in Wimbledon, we’re sure you’ll become totally potty about pottery in no time!

Are there any ceramics studios near me? 

There are studios all over London waiting to introduce you to the extraordinary art of pottery and ceramic making. Whether you’re in the trendy East End in Hackney or Canning Town, or out in the leafy suburbs of Brentwood or south of the river in Putney, you’ll find experienced, talented craftspeople who want to share their knowledge with you. The best part? You can find them all here on our site! 

So, if you’re looking for unique activities in London this weekend, why not sign up for a pottery class near you and discover a new hobby today?