Pottery Workshop: Figure Making

Pottery class in London: Beginner-friendly pottery figure making class


doppiocotto
doppiocotto
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2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £55 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Create your own unique ceramic figure in this hands-on pottery class in London. This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore creativity, relax, and make a small handmade clay piece to take home.
At our Doppiocotto studio, you’ll learn simple hand-building techniques to shape your own ceramic figure or character. Inspired by human forms and playful details, each piece will be completely unique.
What you’ll learn:
* Introduction to hand-building (no pottery wheel)
* How to shape and form a small clay figure
* Adding simple details and personality
* Decorating with underglazes
What’s included:
* All materials, tools, and guidance
* Use of underglazes for colour
* Transparent glazing and kiln firing
* Your finished ceramic figure (ready in approx. 2 weeks)
After the workshop, we will glaze and high-fire your piece in our kiln. You can collect it from our London studio or choose postage (£10 extra).
Good to know:
* No experience needed — ideal for beginners
* Small group setting (max. 6 people)
* Relaxed and friendly studio environment
* BYOB welcome — feel free to bring your own drinks to enjoy during the session
* Feel free to bring reference images or ideas
This is a calming and creative experience where you’ll make a small, handmade ceramic figure — perfect to keep or gift.
What you'll get
One handmade ceramic figure created by you
Glazing and kiln firing included
Your finished piece ready in approx. 2 weeks
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
If you wish you can bring reference image
Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

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

Location

Make Space Studios, Newnham Terrace, London

1 min to Lambeth North Sation , 5-10 min walking distance to Waterloo Station

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doppiocotto
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Doppiocotto was founded in 2013 by Bora Cetin, a ceramic artist deeply passionate about his craft, dedicating long hours to shaping each piece by hand.
Focusing on form and material, Doppiocotto produces modern, original, and finely crafted pieces. The brand explores the harmony of contrasts by adding movement to simple forms and stillness to dynamic shapes, incorporating a playful touch to bring joy to people’s everyday lives.
The story behind the brand name comes from the Italian word 'Doppiocotto' which means 'double-cooked', linked with the production process.
The clay goes through two firing processes. After the shaping phase comes the drying and baking phase. This is called biscuit. Then the glaze is applied on it and it is fired again. This is how the finished product is reached.
Bora Cetin
Ceramic artist based in Waterloo, London.
He began his artistic journey in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Ceramics and Glass in Izmir, Turkiye.
In 2013, he moved to Istanbul and founded Doppiocotto.
The city's dynamic blend of ancient and modern elements added new depth to his art. In Istanbul, he became known for his animal-headed figures and human-shaped sculptures.
In 2018, he moved to London, continuing his artistic evolution in a new cultural environment.
Studio
After moving to London in 2018, Bora continues his work in his studio at Make Space Studios in Waterloo. He constantly evolves his designs, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural diversity of London. Through the doppiocotto brand, he has had the opportunity to collaborate with globally renowned names such as Philippe Starck, Kate Moss, Netflix, Cacharel, Vogue, and Elle.

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