Pottery Mug Workshop - Making and Painting

Make a clay mug, dog bowl, or vase and paint it in the same class!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 18 (public classes), 10 to 60

  £36 - £39 (£39 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £36/guest for 30+ guests)

Ready to get your hands dirty (in the best way)? In this pottery class in London, you’ll dive into the relaxing and playful world of hand-building - a pottery technique that lets you shape clay entirely by hand. It’s a slower, more sculptural process that’s perfect for beginners and lets you get really creative with shapes and designs.
You’ll get to design and build your very own pottery piece from scratch - whether that’s a mug for your morning coffee, a vase for your favourite flowers, a bowl for snacks (or your dog’s dinner), or something totally unexpected. Want to make a fruit-shaped candle holder? Go for it. A weird little trinket dish with a face on it? Absolutely.
There’s no right or wrong - just your creative flair, a bit of guidance, and plenty of laughs along the way. No experience needed. Just show up, relax, and see where your ideas take you.
Easy, creative and beginner-friendly
We’ll teach you the key hand-building techniques: coiling, pinching and slab-building. These are the foundations of traditional pottery and are surprisingly easy to pick up. Once your shape is formed, the fun really begins - painting and decorating with a full range of colours, patterns, and finishes. Go bold or go minimal. Either way, it’s totally your style.
Learn as you go
As you’re creating, we’ll talk you through the whole process - how clay behaves, how pieces are fired in the kiln at a sizzling 1300°C, and how glazing gives your creation a glossy, food-safe finish. It’s hands-on, informative and super satisfying seeing how a lump of clay transforms into something beautiful and lasting.
Want to keep it forever?
For £6-10 (depending on size), we’ll fire and glaze your piece so it’s microwave, dishwasher and life-proof. You’ll get a proper, usable item you made with your own hands.
Come on your own, bring a date or round up some mates. You can bring your own drinks and enjoy a chilled, hands-on evening at House Pottery London.

Upcoming dates for Pottery Mug Workshop - Making and Painting

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 11 Oct 2026, 6:59pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

124 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 25 Dec 2027.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 1:30pm-3:30pm
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What you'll get
  • Your own hand-built pottery piece — a mug, vase, bowl or whatever you dream up.
  • All materials: clay, tools, paints and aprons.
  • Instruction in the three core hand-building techniques (coiling, pinching and slab-building).
  • Painting and decorating with a full range of colours, patterns and finishes.
  • Optional firing and glazing for £6-10 depending on size, making your piece microwave and dishwasher safe.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
A drink if you want to, happily bring a glass of wine or a beer - we have plastic cups!
Suitable for

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

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


FAQ

Are you wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately not, we’re on the 2nd floor without a lift.
Can you do kid's parties?
We're not setup to do private kid's parties, however, you may come with a few kid's as part of a family. Please note, this class and other classes in the building are BYOB meaning alcohol might be brought by other guests to consume onsite.
Location

HOUSE POTTERY - 132 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2LB

This venue is a 30 second walk from Nine Elms Tube Station (Northern Line), 5 min walk from Vauxhall Tube Station (Victoria Line), 10 min walk from Battersea and Oval Tube Station (Northern Line) *Unfortunately we are NOT wheelchair accessible

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  • 5/5 from Svetlana Daineliene, attended Oct 2026: The class was lovely, the teacher was so friendly and nice and we absolutely loved the experience.
  • 5/5 from Cristina Moretti, attended Oct 2026: The class was fun and the teacher super helpful.
  • 5/5 from Daniel Kelly, attended Oct 2026: It was great! Nice opportunity to get crafty. 2 hrs was a good amount of time, but definitely got a bit ambitious with what I could make & paint!
  • 5/5 from Holly Verrier, attended Sep 2026: A great class where we got step by step instructions on how to make our pottery, our teacher was lovely and very helpful. It was so nice to be able to make and paint the pots, excited to see mine once glazed!
  • 5/5 from Lucia Pestana, attended Sep 2026: What a beautiful experience! Wanted to gift my friend something special for her birthday, although gifting a experience is lovely and I have done it many times in the past, this time we did it together which elevated the experience by 10x. Alice our teacher was wonderful and kind, and guided us beautifully through the process. We got to play and be highly creative I do recommend this experience
  • 5/5 from Dominique Hegarty, attended Sep 2026: I organised a private class for my interns as part of their end-of-programme celebration. It was super easy to book and the team was so helpful and responsive when I had questions during the booking process. The interns said that the workshop was really fun, the teacher was really good and patient with them throughout. They are so pleased with the final product they created! Will definitely be booking again in future!
  • 5/5 from Oorja Kohli, attended Aug 2026: Beautiful way to spend an afternoon. My sister and I enjoyed this activity a lot, the instructor was incredibly patient and helpful and I am very excited to see the final results soon! Would definitely come back for some of the other classes the studio offers.
  • 5/5 from Neelesh Foolchand, attended Aug 2026: Great time, very helpful and encouraging teacher sharing helpful tips and personalized support. the only problem I had was it wasn't long enough!
  • 5/5 from Asifa Rapaiee, attended Jul 2026: Really fun! The teacher was really helpful and patient and friendly too
  • 5/5 from Cat Perry, attended Jul 2026: Loved the session. Super friendly and helpful teacher
  • 5/5 from Adewale Bakare, attended Jul 2026: Really enjoyed the session and we will definitely be back.
  • 5/5 from Elaine Cleland-Awity, attended Jul 2026: Such a great class! We were lucky to be the only two people in the class so the teacher was super attentive. She was also super friendly and had a fab Beyoncé playlist!
  • 4/5 from Marjorie McParland, attended Jul 2026: Teacher was friendly and welcoming. Helped if you asked or wanted it, left you to yourself if you wanted to. Very relaxed atmosphere, we all made mugs. The teacher did say we could make a plate or a vase but didn't show us how.
  • 4/5 from Isoken Osunde, attended Jul 2026: It was such a great way of slowing down. Our teacher gave us a lot of guidance and paid close attention to the areas we needed assistance whilst giving positive feedback! Our teacher was really good at giving us time frames so we knew roughly how long we should spend on each step. I only wish we had more time :)
  • 5/5 from Hala Gharib, attended Jun 2026: Very nice environment and a great experience for a birthday party! I had my daughter's birthday and her friends made their mugs and painted them.
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Hodges-Peck, attended Jun 2026: We booked a private class for a team social, we had a great time and Alice was so helpful guiding us through the pieces we were making.
  • 5/5 from Vanesa Rodrigues, attended Jun 2026: Had a great time, thought it was super fun. Teacher was clere and concise and really helpful
  • 5/5 from Himaja Dave, attended Jun 2026: Great class! we did this as a corporate team building activity. It was great fun, the teacher was very accomodating, we had our on private space and were able to bring in snacks.
  • 5/5 from Kurt Muscat, attended May 2026: Had such a lovely experience at the pottery mug workshop! Alice was an amazing instructor, patient, friendly, and very encouraging throughout the whole session. She explained each step clearly, from shaping the mug to painting and decorating it, which made the workshop enjoyable even for complete beginners. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it was such a fun and creative way to spend the day. I especially loved being able to personalise my mug and try something new in a supportive environment. Alice made everyone feel comfortable and was always happy to help or give ideas when needed. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a fun, creative, and relaxing experience. I’d definitely do another class again!
  • 5/5 from Cheyenne, attended May 2026: Such a lovely pottery experience with my friends! Alice was an amazing host so friendly, patient, and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxing and creative, and we had so much fun making our own pieces. Such a fun and memorable experience, definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Natanya, attended May 2026: We had a small trip planned to London, and this was the perfect activity for us to do! We did the Mug Workshop together with Alice as our overseer! She was genuinely the best at taking care of us the whole time!
  • 5/5 from Mehmet Ali Karasoy, attended May 2026: Tsoi was extremely kind to us and very helpful, very enjoyable pottery lesson️
  • 5/5 from Elaine Vella, attended May 2026: While visiting London, my friends and I wanted to try something fun and different, so we did a painting pottery class. It was such a fun and relaxing experience. Our instructor, Alice, was very patient and helpful throughout. Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Ali Osman, attended May 2026: Class review: teacher (Jess I think her name was? Asian girl) was very precise with her instructions and was comforting with conversation. Had so much fun with all tje kit and variety of paint! It was an overall great time :)
  • 5/5 from Angela Dickson, attended Apr 2026: Had a great time at the class. Alice was a fun instructor and helped encourage and show what we needed to do. I made a bowl instead of a mug so don't feel you need to do that. Want to try to the pottery with the wheel next!
  • 5/5 from Charlie Dummett, attended Apr 2026: Really enjoyed the class!
  • 5/5 from Ahrabi Rajkumar, attended Apr 2026: We are so grateful to House Pottery for this incredible experience and for being so kind and accommodating. Our teacher was incredible, and was able to guide us effectively. The team had a wonderful day.
  • 5/5 from Amirat Odofin, attended Apr 2026: I had such a lovely time! The teacher was so kind and lovely and encouraging. Would definitely go again
  • 5/5 from Vladyslava Kolomiiets, attended Apr 2026: It was great! We loved it. It was well guided through. The teacher was very attentive and kind. We will definitely come back!
  • 5/5 from Emil Ponton, attended Mar 2026: Absolutely loved this class. The lady running the class was super friendly and knowledgeable. She helped me shape my vision literally. Also you don’t have to make a mug. I ended up with a teapot. This experience has made me want to take up pottery as a hobby.
  • 5/5 from Phil Smith, attended Mar 2026: Fantastic birthday experience making and painting mugs with my husband and parents. Course teacher Alice was genuinely lovely; friendly and attentive. Great fun and hilarious to see what my family came up with!
  • 5/5 from Molayo Iyeoluwa, attended Mar 2026: Great class. Super friendly instructor and fun activity!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Cheung, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was great with my 10yr old and helped him with his design! Really easy class, great for beginners. Would suggest more variety of paint colours. :)
  • 5/5 from Anfu Wang, attended Mar 2026: Great course! Relaxing and fruitful experience. Jess is a patient instructor. Looking forward to coming again.
  • 5/5 from Kimberly Joy Cruz, attended Mar 2026: Great class. We had a great time during our friends hen do.
  • 5/5 from Reina Yonkova, attended Mar 2026: Great atmosphere amongst the pottery studio. The air was fresh with excitement and joy. Would recommend. Do not book this if you're expecting to make the pottery on one of those spinny things and u shape it w ur hands and get all messy and that. U just have a ball of clay that u shape normally
  • 5/5 from Oisín Burke, attended Mar 2026: We had a fantastic time at House Pottery! The teacher was very enthusiastic about everything and very patient with the class! Had a great time, would recommend to anyone for a date, group of friends, or even by yourself if you wanted to create a quirky home made mug! Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Ganavi Murthy, attended Feb 2026: Recommend and it felt like a therapy. I did visit along with my friends for my birthday day on 15th Feb. The studio gives art vibes ngl.
  • 5/5 from Oluwajoba Kukoyi, attended Feb 2026: Lovely experience, will definitely do it again. Neil was fantastic! He led the class so well
  • 5/5 from Heather de Silva Tan, attended Feb 2026: Alice was so lovely and we made a flower pot/bowl thing which was so cute! Loved it and we want to come back for the spinny pottery lessons :)
  • 5/5 from Daniel Weatherill, attended Feb 2026: Great fun! Neil was a great teacher and the pots looked good!
  • 5/5 from Pj Lahai, attended Feb 2026: Our teacher Alice was great! Such a fun way to spend valentines. Will 100% recommend!
  • 5/5 from Joshua Solomon, attended Feb 2026: The teacher was amazing, so friendly, kind and helpful. Guided everyone through the class, ensuring nobody was left behind and everyone had the help they needed. Overall couldn’t have asked for a better class, it was really fun, teacher was amazing and friendly, atmosphere’s was beautiful. Really enjoyed it! Started the class of with rolling two pieces of clay into smooth balls, then moved onto shaping the mug/bowl/whatever we wanted to do. Then onto the painting and decoration.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Feb 2026: We did the mug making and painting workshop. It was our first time doing pottery and we had a great time. The teacher was very helpful and the environment was calming. Very excited to pick up our mugs when they're ready!
  • 4/5 from Adeayo Banjo, attended Feb 2026: Was good!
  • 5/5 from Nilaney Kunanathan, attended Jan 2026: The instructor was lovely and it was just a wholesome activity to do with anyone! Would defo recommend to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Mazen Allam, attended Jan 2026: Great class!
  • 5/5 from Lydia Dollard, attended Jan 2026: My teacher was brilliant and very supportive of everyone’s creative ideas- loved the class and very excited to pick up my work! I built a mug and my favourite part was using the cookie cutters to add decorations
  • 5/5 from Good & Proper Tea Ltd (Suzanna), attended Dec 2025: Really good, fun activity for our Christmas party - Sydney was really friendly and patient with us, helping us repair and improve our mugs! Can't wait to see which one survive the kiln, and would love to come back for a throwing class next!
  • 5/5 from Julie Henri, attended Oct 2025: Very nice and relaxing class! My friend and I made a mug and an ice cream bowl. The teacher was very lovely. We were also a small group which we appreciated. Can't wait to see the final creations when they're cooked and glazed over!
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