Pottery Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Taster Workshop

Get hands-on with clay in a tranquil canalside studio at this pottery taster workshop in Alperton.



3 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests

  £49 - £60 (Earlybird price of £49 applies if you book into a public session 60+ days ahead, otherwise £60 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £54/guest for 10+ guests)
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Welcome & Introduction

Welcome & Introduction

Escape the city and step into our tranquil canalside studio in Alperton, NW London . A calm, plant-filled space overlooking the Grand Union Canal. We'll welcome you with a warm hello, show you around, and get you settled in. From the moment you walk in, the city quiets down.


Introduction to Pottery

Introduction to Pottery

Your tutor walks you through the journey ahead: how clay behaves, what wheel throwing and hand building actually feel like, the materials you'll work with, and the glaze options waiting for you at the end. No prior knowledge needed ,you'll leave knowing more about ceramics than 99% of people.


Wheel-Throwing Session

Wheel-Throwing Session

Now the fun begins. Sit at the wheel, plant your hands in cool, wet clay, and learn to centre, open and pull your first pot. Your tutor will be right beside you, guiding, correcting, encouraging. Most people are shocked at how quickly the wheel starts to feel intuitive.


Hand-Building Session

Hand-Building Session

Step away from the wheel and explore pottery's older, slower art. Through pinching, slab-building and coiling, you'll shape clay entirely with your hands, no spinning, no rush. It's where pottery feels most meditative.


Decorating Your Pieces

Decorating Your Pieces

Time to make it yours. Add texture with carving tools, brush on colour with underglaze, or experiment with patterns and personal touches. Whatever you make, it will be unmistakably yours.


Finishing & Glazing Option

Finishing & Glazing Option

Choose any pieces you'd like to keep and we'll glaze and kiln-fire them for £6 each. You'll be notified when they're ready , usually about 4 weeks later at which point you'll have a beautiful, finished, functional piece of pottery that you made with your own hands.


Join this beginner-friendly pottery taster class in North West London and find a calm, plant-filled retreat away from the rush of the city. Set right on the Grand Union Canal at The Slightly Curious Studio, this workshop is the perfect way to spend a few hours whether you're planning a unique date, celebrating a birthday, or finally ticking "learn to throw a pot" off your bucket list.
Over three hours, you'll get hands-on with the full pottery experience. You'll move through three distinct areas of the craft:
  • Wheel throwing – Master the basics of shaping clay on the potter's wheel with expert guidance.
  • Hand building – Learn how to pinch and coil your way to a unique creation.
  • Decoration – Add those final personal touches to your work before it's ready for the kiln.
There's no need to feel any creative anxiety; our tutors have been teaching for years and keep groups small so you'll get plenty of personal attention. We'll have everything set up for you – including the clay, tools, and aprons – so you can simply show up and enjoy the friendly, low-pressure atmosphere.
You'll finish your London pottery session with a newfound sense of confidence and a piece or two of your own work to collect once they've been fired and glazed. It's a wonderful opportunity to switch off and enjoy the rewarding feeling of creating something beautiful from scratch.

Upcoming dates for Pottery Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Taster Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 10:54am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

252 upcoming dates between 16 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Fri 16 Oct 2026, 3pm-6pm, £60 per person
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What you'll get
  • 3 hours of hands-on tuition with an experienced ceramics tutor.
  • All materials provided: clay, tools, aprons.
  • Wheel throwing instruction (centering, opening, pulling).
  • Hand-building instruction (pinching, coiling, slab work).
  • Decoration time with underglaze, carving tools and surface techniques.
  • Friendly small-group setting (max 12 students).
  • Optional kiln firing and glazing for £6 per piece.
  • Pieces ready to collect approximately 4 weeks after class.
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Knowledge required
No experience needed — this class is designed for absolute beginners. Returning potters and intermediate students are welcome too; your tutor will adjust support to your level.
What to bring
  • Clothes you don't mind getting a little clay on (it washes out of most fabrics, but avoid favourites)
  • Long hair tied back.
  • Short nails — especially for the wheel, long nails will catch the clay.
  • That's it. Aprons, materials and tools are all provided.
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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old).

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

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


FAQ

Is there parking available?
Yes. You have a couple of options: Free on-street parking on Carlyon Road (a few minutes’ walk from the studio) — available on weekends and non-event days. Sainsbury’s Alperton pay & display ( directly opposite the studio ) bookable via justpark.
What will I make?
All material included . You’ll try hand building and wheel throwing. You can combine techniques, and make as many pieces as you can within the time.
Can I take my pottery home the same day?
Clay needs time to dry and be fired in the kiln. If you’d like your piece glazed and fired, it costs £6 per item and will be ready to collect in about 4 weeks.
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How do I collect my finished work?
When your piece is ready (around 4 weeks), you’ll get an email. You can then come back to the studio to collect it or have them delivered.
What if I just want the experience, not the pottery?
That’s fine! The £60 class gives you the full pottery experience without keeping a piece.
Can children join?
Yes, the workshop is suitable for ages 5 and up.
Can I book as a gift?
Absolutely! This workshop makes a unique gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because.
Location

The slightly curious studio - Venice House, Artist Studio Company, Alperton HA0 1QL London

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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Taster Workshop

  • 5/5 from Edwin Dooley, attended Oct 2026: My granddaughter's age 13 and 10, had an amazing time, Lillie was an awesome teacher, very patient knows her job, fantastic people skills. The girls loved all aspects of the session. They are already asking if they can do it again. Thanks team
  • 5/5 from Heather Watson, attended Sep 2026: We thoroughly enjoyed our session yesterday morning (Sunday) which was a gift from our daughter and we were thrilled to be able to make some pots using the pottery wheel. Sampada is a lovely teacher - patient and calm. She guided us expertly through the necessary movements with the clay. We can’t wait to collect our pots once they have been glazed and fired in the kiln. I have already recommended the Slightly Curious Studio experience to family and friends. Heather & Brian
  • 5/5 from Dominika Eszes, attended Sep 2026: I went to try pottery with my friend and it was a wonderful experience your teacher Sampada was lovely, knowledgable and supportive and the world of the clay definitely worth returning to. Highly recommend if you need an escape away from the rush to reset and focus and immerse in the world of clay and the art behind it. Definitely will be back for more classes.
  • 5/5 from Riya Giri, attended Sep 2026: I loved the entire experience. Sampada was kind and encouraging, guided everyone step by step, and made the whole class feel fun and inspiring. Really enjoyed it ️️️️
  • 5/5 from Daniel Athias, attended Sep 2026: This class was really fun. I highly recommend it! Thanks for the great class, Sampada.
  • 5/5 from Maria, attended Sep 2026: Amazing pottery studio with the lovely Sampada. We had the 3-hour taster workshop and it was really worthwhile and rewarding. Sampada explained the process in detail and helped throughout the whole time. Brilliant idea to try pottery with a friend!
  • 5/5 from Pratibha Soodan, attended Sep 2026: I went to the class with my friend just to do something different and learn a skill. We thoroughly enjoyed the class. Teacher Sampda was very friendly and explained everything to us and given demonstrations. In the end we were very proud that we were able to produce our very first pottery pieces. Looking forward to go again soon.
  • 5/5 from Steven Simmonds, attended Sep 2026: Lovely stuff xx Had a great time and really friendly. Would recommend!!! Thanks for having us
  • 5/5 from Andrii Diazhuk, attended Sep 2026: We had such a wonderful experience at this pottery studio! We came to make our own clay pieces and try pottery on the wheel, and we absolutely loved it. The studio itself is such a pleasant and welcoming place. The atmosphere is relaxed, creative, and very comfortable, which makes it easy to enjoy the process even if you have never worked with clay before. A special thank you to our instructor, who was absolutely fantastic. They were friendly, patient, attentive, and explained everything clearly. We felt very well looked after and were able to enjoy the experience without feeling any pressure. It was great fun getting our hands dirty and seeing how the clay slowly turned into something we had made ourselves! We really enjoyed both the creative process and the atmosphere of the studio. It was a great experience from beginning to end, and we would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for something fun, relaxing, and a little different to do. We will definitely be coming back again. Thank you for such a lovely experience!
  • 5/5 from Natasha Mistry, attended Aug 2026: Sampada was an amazing teacher & I recommend her & this studio as a beginner class to pottery making. We managed to fit in so many techniques & items that we e hand made.
  • 5/5 from Christian Mejia, attended Aug 2026: Sampada was very good with teaching beginners :D we love the mix between manual and with machine workshop. Loved the class, looking forward to come back again soon.
  • 5/5 from Mohini Gorsia, attended Aug 2026: Really calming environment with a patient and informative teacher! The most relaxing Saturday morning I have had in an awhile!!
  • 5/5 from Deepanshu Nambiar, attended Aug 2026: Booked this as a couple's activity and it was a brilliant experience from start to finish. Communication beforehand was excellent - clear directions made the place easy to find, which is always appreciated. Sampada was a wonderful host and teacher. She made us feel welcome straight away (water on arrival was a nice touch) and struck exactly the right balance of guidance: enough hands-on help that we both came away with pottery we're genuinely proud of, but not so much that it felt like she'd made it for us. That sense of achievement is a big part of what made the session so enjoyable. She was really personable and warm. The workshop space itself is lovely, with canal views that add a lot to the atmosphere. An excellent introduction to both wheel throwing and hand building - highly recommended whether you're looking for a date activity or just want to try something new.
  • 5/5 from Georgina P, attended Aug 2026: Good, will definitely recommend. Knowledgeable and a good 3 hrs spent considering booking on to th 6 week course
  • 5/5 from Tamara Moss, attended Jul 2026: It was a really excellent workshop in a beautiful studio overlooking the canal. We did the 3 hour workshop and was so fun we blinked and it was over! I highly recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Kiri Wilshaw, attended Jul 2026: We had a wonderful time. Total value for money and made some amazing pottery. Never done it before and still was able to make something. You do have to go back to pick up your pottery after it has dried.
  • 5/5 from Susanna Borio, attended Jun 2026: I had a lovely time, the teacher was nice and really helpful. We did some hand building first and then worked on the wheel, which I really enjoyed! I will for sure try and go for the longer workshop.
  • 5/5 from Shania, attended Jun 2026: such a great experience! the teacher was really helpful and it's definitely a workshop i'd recommend to beginners like me :)
  • 5/5 from Anila Shyam, attended May 2026: We had a wonderful family pottery wheel session with the kids. Sampada was so patient and encouraging, and Marilyn was incredibly helpful throughout. They created such a warm, relaxed atmosphere and made the experience fun for all of us. The kids loved it — highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Andy Pierce, attended May 2026: It was a great opportunity to spend special time with my lovely friend Lindsey doing something fun. I’ve always wanted to learn to use the potters wheel having had disastrous experience in the past! Sampada was absolutely brilliant as a teacher and boosted my confidence no end. I now feel I can develop what I’ve learnt today on the potters wheel and experience will help me to get great results. I managed to make two pots and a slab pot with a face decoration and wood grain effect. The atmosphere was lovely. It was quite mixed with young children young teens and adults. The pace was just perfect not too fast not too slow but you do have to stay present or you’ll miss something vital! Sampada and her colleague were very helpful throughout the whole process. A most enjoyable day and I thoroughlyrecommend it.
  • 5/5 from Cham Sandhu, attended May 2026: A very hands on class, wheel throwing was so much fun and really enjoyed the pace at which the class was run. It’s actually difficult than it looks, so a really enjoyable and challenging experience.
  • 5/5 from Jayshree Shah, attended May 2026: Fantastic class and great introduction to wheel throwing. Techniques and steps really well explained
  • 5/5 from Genevieve Case, attended May 2026: I was very lucky to be the only one student. So I had one to one tuition which help me to create the item I had in mind and quite a big item. My teacher, even though she thought it was ambitious, helped me all the way to create it. She was very encouraging and patient and very skills to show me different ways to build the walls of my cylinder straight and of the right thickness until I suceeded to build the right shape at the right height. The hand building afterwards was easier but needed a different skill to make sure all the bits stay stuck together during the firing process which I learn with my very lovely, patient and calm teacher. Overall it was a very intense learning experience but it was so fulfilling to leave after achieving what I really wanted to create. It was a very uplifting experience thanks to my great teacher.
  • 5/5 from India Steggall, attended Apr 2026: Loved it! Super interesting and effective learning process. Studio was gorgeous and very peaceful and both the teacher and assistant were absolutely friendly and helpful. Was great to see the teacher’s own work as well - very talented and inspiring.
  • 5/5 from Renuka, attended Apr 2026: Spandana is very good at explains th techniques. I did enjoy the introduction very much
  • 5/5 from Rosalind Graham, attended Mar 2026: Great Pottery class in a lovely studio with excellent, teacher. Repeat visit and will be back again! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Sarah, attended Mar 2026: Sampada is an incredible teacher and gives a lot of one to one attention so we were able to make some really nice pieces even as complete beginners! The studio has such a relaxing vibe and we had a great time :)
  • 5/5 from Dipa Chandegra, attended Mar 2026: It's my birthday celebration and I went with my besties for the 3 hour session. It was fabulous. What a knowledgeable teacher and support staff. The people we met on the experience were all so lovely. It was so much fun. I really enjoyed it. We enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend for people to try it out. I loved the machine it made things easier.
  • 5/5 from Raj Patel, attended Mar 2026: Booked the beginner pottery class for my wife and 2 kids (9 and 6 yo) for Mother’s Day. We had an amazing time! Learnt a lot, had tonnes of time creating as well as experimenting on the wheel. Sampada was an amazing teacher, really patient and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Mujtaba Jaffer, attended Mar 2026: Excellent
  • 5/5 from Shelley Douch, attended Mar 2026: A relaxed friendly afternoon in a good location. We had a great time learning to throw on the wheel. An enjoyable first encounter with the art of clay manipulation. Our teacher was patient and couldn't have been more helpful. I made 3 " masterpieces" which will be glazed and fired and sent onto me. I recommend this to anybody. A+
  • 5/5 from Chris Faires, attended Mar 2026: We went as a family of four to play with clay. We all enjoyed working with the pottery wheel and crafting a range of items with guidance and patience from Sampada. Nice space, recommend going by public transport.
  • 5/5 from Emily Graham, attended Feb 2026: Had a lovely time at the Slightly Curious Studio. Sampada was really friendly and approachable and offered great advice and guidance. We were all complete beginners and managed to produce some nice pieces. A nice balance between working on the wheel and doing some hand-building meant that we could all create a range of pieces and that Sampada could provide hands-on help to a small group using the wheel while the rest of us were busy with our hand-built pieces.
  • 5/5 from Neriah, attended Feb 2026: Was recommended this place and it did not disappoint! Sampada is an incredible teacher. The hand building and wheel throwing class was beyond anything I could have ever asked for. It was social, it was peaceful, it was a gathering to just have fun and feel connected. I’ll definitely be coming back very very soon! Can’t recommend this class enough for anyone wanting to try out pottery!
  • 5/5 from Katrina, attended Feb 2026: I had such a great experience. The teachers were genuinely kind, patient, and super helpful throughout, and the studio itself is gorgeous. The environment felt so inviting from the moment I walked in. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Nola Odubanjo, attended Feb 2026: Sampada was great. Really took her time to teach us all we needed for a great pottery glass. You really do not need any experience!
  • 5/5 from Michael Versi, attended Feb 2026: Great fun and excellent teachers. Would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Dan Miri, attended Feb 2026: The teacher was really kind and helpful! Also the studio overlooks the river which makes it a really nice environment to be relaxed and creative.
  • 5/5 from Massawar Hassan, attended Feb 2026: Had such a lovely time at the pottery wheel throwing and hand-building workshop. The teacher was really patient and made everything easy to understand, even as a beginner. It was super relaxing and actually so fun getting hands-on with the clay and creating our own pieces. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, and the whole experience felt very well organised. Definitely something I’d recommend to anyone looking for a creative and enjoyable activity. Would happily go again.
  • 5/5 from Dave Cheshire, attended Feb 2026: Brilliant session, we loved it. Sam is an excellent tutor.
  • 5/5 from Debbie Valentine, attended Feb 2026: I really enjoyed this class. It was really interesting to see the different techniques and give it a go, and get the chance to make things to take home. Sampada was a friendly and fun teacher.
  • 5/5 from Gillaine, attended Feb 2026: The studio is lovely and homely. Our teacher was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly and was very helpful. A fantastic introduction to various pottery techniques and fun day out. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Zainab, attended Feb 2026: Sampada hosted a fantastic workshop. She was very welcoming, great at walking us through the steps of hand building and wheel throwing, and she was very interactive making it a fun experience!
  • 5/5 from Yasmine Kassem, attended Feb 2026: The place was very spacious and had a nice vibe to it. The host was very nice and welcoming. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Very much enjoyed it and will be visiting again soon.
  • 5/5 from Kinari Mehta, attended Jan 2026: Amazing host and teacher. Fun and friendly environment, helped at each stage of pottery.. Created some beautiful peices and can't wait to collect. Great location by canal. Booked as mother daughter activity for our birthdays. Teacher was fantastic with my mum who has a walking stick and helped with lift up and down. Would go again!!
  • 5/5 from Pamela Karayiannis, attended Jan 2026: A great introduction to pottery, I will definitely be going back for more classes. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Louise Wheelwright, attended Jan 2026: Very good and the teacher was amazing. Very well informed and shown every step. Really good and would book again.
  • 5/5 from Yasmin Aziz, attended Jan 2026: Great class with Sampada. Really informative and hands on with a skilled teacher.
  • 5/5 from Mingyu Jung, attended Jan 2026: Very goooooooood
  • 5/5 from Yanran Chen Mkwakwami, attended Jan 2026: Our teacher was very friendly and informative, provided the help when we needed it and the class was super fun.
Your teacher

The Slightly Curious Studio
The Slightly Curious Studio

5.0 (345)
female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Sampada Gurung founder of The Slightly Curious Studio, a small canal-side pottery studio in Alperton, NW London.
I'm originally from Nepal. I studied illustration at Falmouth University and after graduating I found myself increasingly drawn to clay. The pull was strong enough that in 2019 I opened my own studio, not as a serious "career pivot, " but because I wanted a space where anyone curious about pottery could come and try it without feeling intimidated. That's still the whole point of the studio. Feed the curiosity, and creativity follows.
What I love about teaching pottery is watching people who arrive nervous "I'll be terrible at this, I promise" leave proud of a wonky little bowl they made themselves. Pottery is brilliantly humbling. It doesn't care about your job title, your follower count, or what you've achieved this week. The clay only responds to attention. I love being the person who's there when someone realises they can do something they didn't think they could.
A few things that might be useful to know:
I was a contestant on Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down (Series 3) — equal parts terrifying and incredible. My work crosses illustration and ceramics: I trained as an illustrator at Falmouth, and my drawing background still shapes the forms and surfaces I make. Everything I show you in class is something I'd be making myself if you weren't here.
My studio is right beside the Grand Union Canal — light, plant-filled, the opposite of a stressful weekday. I cap classes at 6–12 students so you get hands-on guidance, not a crowd to compete with.
Since opening in 2019 I've been lucky enough to host thousands of Londoners beginner workshops, 5-week wheel courses, hen parties, corporate days, gifts, first dates that became second dates. Across Google, ClassBento and Airbnb we've earned 630+ five-star reviews, which still surprises me every time.
If you've watched Pottery Throw Down and thought "I'd like to try that, " or you're just curious about clay and want a screen-free day come and have a go. No experience needed. Just curiosity.
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