Pottery Making Taster Class: Wheel Throwing

Join us for a fun wheel throwing taster pottery class in London!



2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  £50 (Earlybird price of £45 applies if you book into a public session 10+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join us at our Balham studio for a relaxed and hands-on pottery wheel throwing workshop in London, where you’ll explore the basics of throwing and create your own clay pieces from scratch. This is a fun, beginner-friendly session designed to help you enjoy the process of working with clay.
No experience is needed to get stuck in and enjoy. You’ll be guided step by step by a friendly and experienced tutor, making it easy to get started and have fun at the wheel.
What to expect:
  • Spend 2 hours at the potter’s wheel learning the basics of throwing bowls and cylinders.
  • Create approximately 2–4 clay pieces during the session.
  • Receive hands-on guidance from a professional pottery tutor.
  • Work in a small group (maximum of 8 people) for personal support.
  • Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere -- come solo or with friends!
  • Option to book a follow-up session to paint and glaze your pieces.
  • Collect your finished pieces after firing (within 21 days).
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a handful of handmade clay pieces and a great introduction to wheel throwing, along with the enjoyment of having tried something creative and hands-on.

money_off
Save £5 per guest, when you book 10+ days before a session
What you'll get
  • All materials provided.
  • Completed pottery pieces made by you, ready for collection after firing.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself and your creativity!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Social Pottery Balham, 7 Station Parade, Balham High Road, London

This venue is a short walk from Balham tube station (100m).

Pottery Making Taster Class: Wheel Throwing location
Related reviews


Our reviewers receive the same incentives regardless of the ratings or comments provided


This class is new, but here's what guests say about ClassBento's other Wheel Throwing classes:

ClassBento loader icon
Your teacher

Social Pottery Balham
Social Pottery Balham

female Women-owned

Social Pottery Balham is the 1st franchised branch of Social Pottery, located in Balham, South West London. We provide pottery painting, wheel throwing lessons, and hand-building pottery making classes. We can also hold parties for different events, like birthdays, hen parties, anniversaries, and corporate team building.

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 15,000+ other classes.

redeem Gifting options

Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our UK-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates 50p to Mental Health UK with every paid booking
class 1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 production london London London GB london