Pottery Taster Workshop

Try your hand at playing with clay at this beginner-friendly pottery class in Dalston.



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests       £49
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New to ceramics or want to get back into it? Then a Taster Session is for you! Every Monday night from 6.30-9pm you will be guided through the two most common clay construction methods of handbuilding and wheel throwing.
Our experienced artist and studio founder, Barnaby Hosking, brings his contemporary art background to create a relaxed, dynamic learning environment. You'll receive expert guidance throughout, making the sometimes-daunting world of pottery feel accessible and enjoyable. The intimate class size of up to 12 students ensures you'll receive plenty of individual attention as you learn how to shape and manipulate clay.
  • Affordable and excellent value.
  • Learn handbuilding (pinch, coil, slab building) and wheelthrowing techniques.
  • Tools, aprons, and unlimited clay provided.
  • Small, intimate groups of up to 12 students means you get lots of one-to-one guidance.
  • Air-controlled and central heated studio and studio with lots of natural light so you can keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
  • Convenient and vibrant East London location just 1 mins walk from Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction stations
  • Free tea, great playlists and relaxed friendly community vibe
Your creative session unfolds in our bright, temperature-controlled studio, where unlimited clay and all necessary tools are provided. As you work, you'll be surrounded by the warmth of our community, complete with complimentary tea and carefully curated playlists to keep you inspired.
These sessions will help you build confidence in your creative abilities while developing practical pottery skills. By the end of your first workshop, you'll have gained hands-on experience with two fundamental pottery techniques and created your own unique pieces to treasure.
Note on glazing:
We can fire and glaze your work for an extra fee: £5 (mug size), £10 (small vase size) or £15 (fruit bowl size) payable by cash or contactless at the end of your session.
For this price we can either glaze for you in satin white or clear (if pre-coated in coloured slip)
Alternatively we encourage you to book a Glazing Session during which we will teach you how to glaze your work with a glaze of your choice from our extensive range of beautiful brush on glazes (glaze included).
After you have glazed your work you can join in the rest of the session that night for free!

Upcoming dates for Pottery Taster Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 5:13am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

64 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 25 Dec 2027.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3pm-5:30pm
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  • Sat 25 Sep 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
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  • Sat 16 Oct 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 23 Oct 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 30 Oct 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 6 Nov 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 13 Nov 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 20 Nov 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 27 Nov 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 4 Dec 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 11 Dec 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 18 Dec 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 25 Dec 2027, 3pm-5:30pm
What you'll get
  • Tools, aprons, and unlimited clay provided.
  • Free tea, great playlists and relaxed friendly community vibe
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

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.

Location

Unit 308, 10b Bradbury St, London N16 8JN

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  • 5/5 from Linus Hiscox, attended Feb 2025: Barnaby hosted my colleagues and I for a pottery taster class, where we went through wheel-throwing and hand building. We were all new to pottery and he was very patient with us, giving us time to learn and freedom to create our own (wonky) bowls and mugs. Free tea and a light, spacious studio made for a wonderful evening. We’ll definitely be back!
Your teacher

Dalston Clay
Dalston Clay

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I'm Barnaby Hosking, founder of Dalston Clay CIC—a social enterprise born from my vision to make art and wellbeing more accessible to everyone. After 20 years of working as an artist in Dalston, East London, the forced closure of our artist studios in 2022 led me to reimagine how creative spaces could serve the community differently.
Instead of accepting defeat from rising rents, I partnered with psychologist Josh Dickson to create something new: a 1000 sq.ft ceramic studio that transforms into a space for yoga and meditation. Clay has always been central to my art practice, embodying everything I value about being an artist—our connection to earth, the joy of creating, and the power of bringing people together.
Dalston Clay opened in April 2023 with a unique mission to combine pottery with mindfulness practices. We believe in getting people into 'flow' through our blend of ceramics, meditation, and yoga. As a Community Interest Company, we're committed to making these experiences available to everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation
Our studio represents more than just a place to make pottery—it's a response to London's changing landscape, offering a space where art, wellness, and community can thrive together. Through Dalston Clay, I'm continuing my journey as an artist while helping others discover their own creative path.
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