Pottery Taster Class

Learn the essentials of ceramics at this pottery workshop in London.



2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests       £60

If you’ve ever dreamed of working with clay and want to build a strong foundation, this engaging pottery workshop London at the Thames-side studio is the perfect place to start.
This two-hour session offers a hands-on introduction to pottery. You’ll learn about clay preparation, discover the tools of the trade, and practice the basics of throwing a simple cylinder on the potter’s wheel. It’s a fun, relaxed way to explore a new creative outlet while picking up essential pottery skills.
Led by expert ceramicist Mihaly, this taster class lets you create up to four different forms—including a small cup, bowl, vase, and saucer. It’s an ideal introduction to ceramics and a great first step if you're thinking of joining a longer pottery course London later on.
Mihaly is known for crafting bespoke tableware for fine dining restaurants and using unique glazes. You’ll get to choose one of his signature glazes, and he will handle the glazing and high-temperature firing of your pieces. All finished works are dishwasher, microwave, and food-safe.
After two weeks, your ceramic creations will be ready for collection, and Mihaly can store them for up to one month if needed.
Priced at £60, this all-inclusive experience is one of the most accessible pottery classes London has to offer. All materials are provided, and you’ll receive expert guidance throughout the session.
Can’t find a date that works? Feel free to send a request for alternative scheduling.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and suitable for children aged six and above. Please note that children must have an adult present. If your children will learn pottery and you will be there to supervise, you only need to purchase one ticket. Please always mention at booking if it’s for your child.
What you’ll get
All materials and tools to make a range of unique mugs, bowls, vases, plates to take home.
What to bring
Please note:
It is easier to do pottery with shorter nails because you need to use your fingertips in the process. If possible, please arrive with shorter nails so you can use your fingertips fully. Thank you!
After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a dates, team building activity or hen do.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 6 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.
This experience would also be a unique gift for, gift for mom or gift for couples.
How to get there
Situated conveniently close to Royal Arsenal Station (Elizabeth line and DLR) There are several buses comes to Thames side studio,
Extras
As you begin your artistic journey, you’ll be greeted with a complimentary welcome drink. Choose from tea, coffee, or water to refresh yourself before diving into your pottery session.
What you'll get
All the materials and tools to make four to five pieces of pottery.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and suitable for children aged six and above. Please note that children must have an adult present. If your children will learn pottery and you will be there to supervise, you only need to purchase one ticket. Please always mention at booking if it's for your child.
What to bring
Please note:
It is easier to do pottery with shorter nails because you need to use your fingertips throughout the process. If possible, please arrive with shorter nails so you can use your fingertips fully. Thank you!
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 6 years old).

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

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

Location

Thames-Side Studios Unit 4-040 - Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR

Free parking on the site

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  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Sep 2026: We really loved our session! Mihaly and his wife were really welcoming and patient. Mihaly guided us through the process and taught us the basics of how to use the wheel and create a mix of small cups and bowls. We already plan on coming back for another session!
  • 5/5 from Hemel Shah, attended Jul 2026: I purchased a taster session for my partner who loved it and can't wait to do more classes. She praised Mihaly's patience and teaching abilities and would highly recommend trying out his classes.
  • 5/5 from Samantha, attended Jun 2026: Such a fantastic experience. Private family class. We got lots of attention from Mihaly. He guided us through making 4 small items, given us tips on technique. My daughter is hooked and wants to come back for more. A great day out and hope to book more for the future.
  • 5/5 from James Turvey, attended Jun 2026: I had a lovely afternoon with Mihaly. I wasn't sure what to expect, and having never worked on a wheel before I had no idea what could be achieved. He took me carefully through the basic techniques and to my surprise I was able to create five different pieces! Thank you very much - I really enjoyed it.
  • 5/5 from Justine Vincett, attended Jun 2026: My cousin and I had a great afternoon and felt satisfied that we had learnt a new skill with the guidance of Mihaly. Thank you Looking forward to seeing the results of our new craft
  • 5/5 from Mandy Jerrett, attended Mar 2026: We had great fun, very friendly and helpful teacher. We're going back soon for a full course.
  • 5/5 from Belinda Kitt, attended Mar 2026: I had a two hour 1:1 lesson with Mihaly. It’s a lot harder than it looks! But Mihaly is very friendly and patient. I would recommend having a go if you are interested. I definitely need more practice.
  • 5/5 from Angela Waters, attended Mar 2026: I attended the pottery taster class with my sister and friend and we all had a great time. Mihaly was an excellent teacher and was very patient with us, showing us step by step how to create four separate pieces of pottery. We can’t wait to see the finished products in a few weeks time once they have been fired.
  • 5/5 from Ella, attended Feb 2026: We booked a private 2-hour pottery lesson with Mihaly for our family of four, and it was absolutely brilliant. Mihaly was incredibly patient, friendly, and an all-round fantastic teacher. He was especially great with our sons. By the end of the session, we had each managed to create some lovely pieces (which we honestly didn’t think would be possible when we started!). We’re very excited to collect our glazed pieces in a few weeks. Would 100% recommend. Thank you Mihaly.
  • 5/5 from Lee Sampson, attended Feb 2026: We did the 2 hour pottery taster class. Mihaly was really friendly and took time to explain how to make the verious things. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to either give pottery a go or for just a fun experiance. We can not wait to pick up what we made once it has been fired. The 2 hour experience with Mihaly was amazing, so much learned and looking for to returning soon. Thank you Mihaly.
  • 5/5 from Ramachandra Koganti, attended Jan 2026: Took the Pottery Taster session - Very productive class with a patient teacher. Will be coming back for sure.
  • 5/5 from Fany Carolina Reyes Serrano, attended Jan 2026: Is an amazing experience the gentleman is very helpful and patient. Very good price for two hours clases
  • 4/5 from Jasmine Kenyonyozi, attended Jan 2026: The class was lovely. Really informative and timely. An overall great experience. Thank you so very much.
  • 5/5 from Danielle Holden, attended Dec 2025: We had the private pottery class today for myself, my husband and son (8). Mihaly was excellent in showing us what to do, help correcting our errors and letting us do it ourselves. We made x4 different pieces of ceramics on the wheel. The environment was cosy, calm with relaxing music, making it educational, enjoyable and a relaxing activity. We all loved it and Mihaly has great patience and calmness with us all. We can’t wait to pick up our finished items.
  • 5/5 from Anastasija, attended Nov 2025: It was my first wheel pottery experience, and I absolutely loved it. Mihaly is a true professional who guides you with patience, making the whole process feel easy and enjoyable. The studio has a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere that helps you relax and get fully immersed in the moment. Wheel pottery is incredibly mesmerising, and I found myself completely absorbed in the flow
  • 5/5 from Elise Black, attended Nov 2025: Really good teacher, relaxing friendly environment. I made 4 different pots in 2 hours which will be glazed for me to use at home.
  • 5/5 from Azzees, attended Nov 2025: Spending quality time with my daughter. How difficult pottery is. Very funny and informative. Venue was Ok The experience and the teaching. He was very personable. Kind and friendly. We had a great time.
  • 5/5 from Marcus Miller, attended Nov 2025: Really fun session with Mihaly, and we were able to make 6 beautiful items! He really knows what he's doing
  • 5/5 from Annette, attended Oct 2025: My sister and i went as a birthday activity, and loved every second of it. Mihaly was an amazing teacher, very friendly, patient and took the time to tend to every student. We ended up making some great pieces that i can't wait to collect. I would definitely do it again!
  • 5/5 from Danielle Bentham, attended Oct 2025: Great fun and great instruction, highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Leon Francois, attended Sep 2025: Great class with Mihai on Saturday, such a cute idea for a couples day out. Very intimate class max 4 people, which lasts around 2 hours. Mihai is lovely, funny and very talented, his work is amazing! He was very hands on with correcting/helping you when needed. I really enjoyed the class and found it very therapeutic and can’t wait to receive our pottery back once glazed as I was really impressed with the end results considering we had never done pottery before. Each person gets to make 4 items each and gets to pick what finish glaze they would like. I would definitely go again, highly recommend if you want to try something new.
  • 5/5 from Akash Pattani, attended Sep 2025: Mihaly’s class was a great, meditative Saturday morning! We’re absolute pottery noobs, but his great advice throughout had us making some amazing works - especially appreciated the advice on how to specifically position/arrange our hands. A pleasure to be taught by someone with such experience, hoping to be back soon to learn more!
  • 5/5 from Mehak Hanif, attended Sep 2025: Peaceful session with a lot of support from the great Mihaly! Learnt loads, would definitely book again.
  • 5/5 from Dan, attended Sep 2025: We did a pottery taster class with Mihaly and it was such a fun experience. We each made four pieces, which was a great way to get a feel for the basics. Mihaly was really patient and hospitable, and it was lovely meeting his wife Edit too. Definitely recommend this course if you want to try pottery for the first time!
  • 5/5 from Jen Jasmine, attended Aug 2025: This was such a great experience. Our teacher was experience, professional and friendly. He was really patient with us and gave us the opportunity to learn and develop skills at our own pace. Really enjoyed using the wheel. Would recommend to anyone looking to spend time exploring throwing as beginners!
  • 5/5 from Sherry Glasgow, attended Aug 2025: Both my daughters arrived with little to no experience and left with 4 beautiful items that they are very proud of. Mihlay is a fantastic teacher, and I would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Sam Duncan, attended Jul 2025: We took this class as a family of 3 and loved it! Thank you very much!
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth McColm, attended May 2025: The class was great, with a small number of students and plenty of staff to help. They were really patient and there was lots of time to make four different items. I loved it, and I’m thinking of going back! I would recommend it to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Alexander John Rogers, attended May 2025: We had a 5 star experience at the pottery taster session. Mihaly is a great teacher and made us feel very welcome. It’s a beautiful space too - will be back soon.
  • 5/5 from Yuko Onishi, attended Apr 2025: Fun and refreshing with detailed instructions on how to make pottery on a potter's wheel.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Shirley, attended Apr 2025: Thoroughly enjoyed our first pottery experience today. The small group meant we had lots of guidance and help. Will definitely be back for another session. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Michelle Oppong, attended Apr 2025: Very patient and good teacher! Made us feel welcome and had a surprise for the birthday girl afterwards. Would come back again. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Gwen Kane, attended Mar 2025: I can't recommend this class enough! Mihaly is a wonderful teacher and the studio is warm and charming. It's great value for money too as you get to make four pieces which gives you enough practice to feel like you've started to get the hang of throwing. A big thank you to Mihaly for our experience.
  • 5/5 from Judit Nemeth, attended Mar 2025: Amazing experience with a great teacher. Highly recommended if you are into arts and crafts.
  • 5/5 from Zara, attended Mar 2025: The class was very enjoyable we made a few different items. Mihaly was friendly and a good teacher. Would recommend.
  • 5/5 from William Ruston, attended Mar 2025: Lovely session, made an array of items and had a great time! Well worth it :)
  • 5/5 from Marina Moreira da Silva, attended Feb 2025: The teacher was very kind, helpful and patient
  • 5/5 from Alice Rimpot, attended Jan 2025: Really nice and fun intro to the world of pottery with Mihaly and Diego! Highly recommended :)
  • 4/5 from Asha Patel, attended Jan 2025: Had a lovely time, Mihaly was so warm and welcoming from the moment we entered. It was a good set up and as a first timer learnt the very basics. Needed a bit of time to get the hang of it but Mihaly and Jago were on hand to help!
  • 5/5 from Rachel Fitzgerald, attended Dec 2024: So fun and engaging while also being a peaceful and calming experience. Absolutely LOVED it!
  • 5/5 from Abi Munn, attended Nov 2024: My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our pottery taster session with Mihaly. It was a brilliant way to spend the afternoon of my birthday and we were treated to a very nice glass of Hungarian wine to help celebrate. Mihaly was patient, fun and very helpful to complete novices! We made 4 items using different techniques during the 2 hour session. We would recommend this experience to anyone wanting something a little different to do
  • 5/5 from Imogen Ridout, attended Nov 2024: Definitely recommend this taster day. A craft worth pursuing. Personal satisfaction. The teacher was patient and instructions were clear.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: Mihaly and Jaego were both great hosts! Loved learning how to use the pottery wheel and got to practise multiple times. Also got to paint them too. Let's see what the outcome is! Very excited to pick them up.
  • 5/5 from Alison Taylor, attended Oct 2024: We had such fun and a fantastic experience! Mihaly was an expert and supportive 'throwing' teacher: he let us have enough free reign to try things out but was always on hand to help us with our (inevitable!) mistakes and we each produced and decorated 4 pieces. It felt great to try something new. A glass of red (very late Valentine's day celebration) and some delicious food in the restaurant (the pancake starter and goulash were our favourites) topped off a really lovely and different Sunday morning/lunch experience. Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Lily Burr, attended Oct 2024: The best pottery class I’ve been to. Mihaly was such a patient and lovely instructor. He really helped us learn how to use our hands to create different shapes, rather than just doing a it for us. Also, I loved that we were able to paint them after, in the same day, as well, and it’s great that you can take all your pieces away, at no extra cost. The studio itself was also really cute and relaxing. This was a gift for my partner on his birthday and Mihaly gave him a delicious cake to enjoy after the class too ◡̈
  • 5/5 from Andrea Adriaans, attended Oct 2024: We went for a pottery class for our anniversary! The teacher was really knowledgeable, skilled and friendly- he made us feel right at home. The materials were great. We learned how to make 4 pieces so we could practice different techniques! We also got to paint our pieces which was a nice bonus! It was definitely good value for money and would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Shereen, attended Oct 2024: Me, me mum and me sisters had a fantastic time doing pottery! It was for my mothers birthday!! I like the fact that it was intimate with just 8 of us there so not too crowded. I feel this gave Mihaly a better chance to support us throughout our class... We got to make 4 items and paint them too which was exciting! Mihaly is amazing, lovely and a great teacher! I would defo recommend this place and would definitely go there again as it was a 2hrs well spent for my mothers special day!! Thank you very much Mihaly!!
  • 5/5 from Harry Jackson, attended Sep 2024: My wife and I came for our first anniversary- and it was a surprise for my wife and she LOVED it! Mihaly was an excellent teacher, huge amounts of fun - we laughed the whole time. He was patient and kind when we were not naturally gifted and slow to get what the techniques were. We came to make and paint 4 individual items and can’t wait to collect in 2 weeks time!! Thank you Mihaly!
  • 5/5 from Mlak Elbuzidi, attended Sep 2024: amazing experience!! beautiful ambience (really cool restaurant and good music). you get multiple throws and get to decorate (in the same session), fire and keep!!!! will defo be coming back again. i can't recommend enough!
  • 4/5 from Amy Smith, attended Sep 2024: We had a really fun morning in Mihaly’s class. It was a nice introduction to the pottery wheel which we are keen to pursue further. We also really enjoyed the complimentary wine in celebration of a birthday. Thanks Mihaly
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Mihaly Herczeg
Mihaly Herczeg

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Mihaly Herczeg’s pottery classes London offer a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced ceramicist whose work is highly sought after in the fine dining industry. Known for creating bespoke tableware for top restaurants, Mihaly brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every pottery workshop London. His lessons are perfect for those looking to develop their ceramic techniques, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience.
In Mihaly’s pottery workshop London, you'll be guided through the process of crafting both functional and artistic pieces, with a special focus on the fine details that make his tableware stand out. With Mihaly's expert instruction, you'll learn to throw on the potter’s wheel, master glazing techniques, and understand the intricate process of firing ceramics to perfection.
Mihaly's approach to pottery is centered around the same care and precision that goes into his own tableware designs. His unique glazing techniques and dedication to craftsmanship ensure that each student leaves with pieces that reflect both beauty and functionality. Throughout the pottery course London, you’ll get hands-on experience creating your own high-quality ceramics, while also gaining insights into Mihaly’s artistic process and design philosophy.
Mihaly’s passion for ceramics and his deep knowledge of the craft make his pottery classes London an inspiring and enriching experience. Whether you’re looking to explore pottery as a hobby or gain the skills to create your own tableware, his lessons will leave you with a lasting appreciation for the art of ceramics.

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