Pottery Workshop: Hand-Build Your Own Coffee or Tea Mug

Pottery mug making in two hours at this pottery class in Waterloo London



2 hours Location Waterloo Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 2 to 30   £55 - £110 (£55 for 1 person public; £110 for 1 person private)
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Pottery classes in central London : In this hands-on pottery workshop in Waterloo London, you'll learn how to hand-build your very own unique coffee cup using clay. Over the course of two hours, you'll craft a personalised mug that you can use and treasure for years to come.
If you've never worked with clay before, don't worry - this class is suitable for all skill levels. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll discover how satisfying it can be to shape and form your own creation from a simple lump of clay.
During the session, you'll
  • Use hand-building techniques to form your mug
  • Add personal touches like handles, textures, and design elements
  • Decorate your cup with underglazes provided in the workshop
As you work with the clay, you might find yourself pleasantly absorbed in the tactile process, enjoying the feel of the material in your hands as your mug takes shape.
By the end of the class, you'll have completed your unique coffee cup, ready for glazing and firing. You'll leave your masterpiece with us for this final process, and in just three weeks, you'll be able to collect your finished mug - or have it posted to you for an additional £10.
This enriching experience will not only teach you a new skill but also provide you with a one-of-a-kind mug to enjoy your favourite hot beverage in. It's a chance to step away from mass-produced items and create something truly personal - a little piece of art for your daily routine.
Note : Except the beige colour black splashed mug, the other images are from our students.
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If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know at the beginning of the session.

Upcoming dates for Pottery Workshop: Hand-Build Your Own Coffee or Tea Mug

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 17 Oct 2026, 8:54am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

116 upcoming dates between 18 Oct 2026 and 15 Apr 2027.

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Tue 20 Oct 2026, 7:30pm-9:30pm
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What you'll get
All necessary materials will be provided for the workshop. Attendees will get their own cup after the firing process.
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Knowledge required
Beginner- friendly class
What to bring
Nothing
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 10 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, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Waterloo doppiocotto studio - Make Space Studios, Newnham Terrace, London

This venue is within walking distance of Lambeth North and Waterloo tube stations

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Recent reviews of Pottery Workshop: Hand-Build Your Own Coffee or Tea Mug

  • 5/5 from Jocelyn Bull, attended Oct 2026: A thoroughly enjoyable evening with lovely teachers and a beautiful studio. So nice to spend some time being creative. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Michelle, attended Sep 2026: Super fun experience! Would definitely do again. Really happy with my mug!
  • 5/5 from Annie, attended Sep 2026: Really enjoyed the class, a great blend of doing it on your own and having helpful assistance from the teachers.
  • 5/5 from Thomas Tomtom, attended Sep 2026: Very dedicated teacher, small group which meant more advice was available for each of us
  • 5/5 from Tian Murray, attended Sep 2026: So good and well worth the money, would recommend for a date or with a mate! The teacher was great and help where needed.
  • 5/5 from Raquel Meirelles, attended Aug 2026: Nice experience to create great memories with friends. Feeling proud of myself for the work done. Teachers were kind and supportive. Really recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Maria Jose Restrepo, attended Aug 2026: Was an amazing class!! They did it amazing and we had so much fun’
  • 5/5 from Emily O, attended Aug 2026: Loved this class! Super clear & lovely vibe, had a great time! Love the finished product!
  • 4/5 from Alexia Genet, attended Aug 2026: Bora was very kind and made sure we were happy with our mugs (he fixed the little quirks!). It was quite a fun experience and brings your inner child out! Very much recommended!
  • 4/5 from Tasha Pickering, attended Aug 2026: Very good class! Public workshop on 6 people. Lots of fun rolling out the clay, cutting the pieces and learning how to make the mug. Especially liked the splatter painting though did get it on my clothes a bit. That thankfully came off. Would say it did feel a bit rushed especially with smoothing the clay and putting the pieces together but he was working in a 2hr time frame.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Devine, attended Jun 2026: Such a fun class! Our instructor, Bora, and their assistant were very kind, tallented and would help ensure our mugs would end up functional. It was just my sister and I, so it felt like a 1-2-1 teaching. The class itself was really fun - we rolled out the clay, cut shapes, learn to smooth and join the different components together, stamped letters into the base, painted the mugs and then also paint splattered the mugs! I think it would be a bit of a squeeze with more people in the room, but I'm sure it will still be a fun experience. To get to the classroom, you need to go up metal stairs that have a "no tresspassing" sign at the top - don't be off put by this!
  • 5/5 from Abigail Clarke, attended May 2026: Great personal experience, very knowledgeable and flexible. Kind and patient, there to facilitate whatever you want to achieve!
  • 5/5 from Aisha Adams, attended May 2026: doppiocotto Is the best pottery class make sure you book this one.
  • 5/5 from Jude Smit, attended May 2026: A fantastic course, amazing what you can do in 2 hours! Such generous and helpful teaching, well-paced and really enjoyable. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Cornelio Mesada, attended May 2026: It was so fun! The place was a bit confusing to get to but overall it was a smooth session from start to finish. They were really helpful throughout the whole process and they teach you different techniques. Very therapeutic as well with the background music and relaxing vibe. Would defo recommend it to my friends!
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Pigott, attended Apr 2026: This is an amazing class! I booked this class for my friends birthday and it defiantely exceeded our expectations. Bora and Gulay are so lovely and the vibe was very relaxed and friendly! We were so happy with the outcome of our mugs and defiantely want to come back to try another class with them - maybe Meze plates! Bora is a very talented artist! Thanks very much!
  • 5/5 from Shuang Liu, attended Mar 2026: Had a great time
  • 5/5 from Dora Bruce, attended Mar 2026: My mum and I had a great time at our pottery class on Sunday, the teachers were super kind, helpful and patient with us. We can’t wait to see our final, glazed mugs!
  • 5/5 from Ruth Lee, attended Mar 2026: We loved making our mugs. We were made very welcome in a beautiful calm space. The workshop was perfectly led and we were delighted with what we made. Thank you! Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Sarah, attended Feb 2026: We had a great time at this pottery workshop! The instructors made everything feel very easy and fun, even for beginners. Highly recommend if you’re looking to try something new and creative.
  • 5/5 from Natalia Deane, attended Feb 2026: Booked this for my sister's birthday and we all had a great time! Great workshop, lovely atmosphere and a really fab evening. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Tyra Overmeyer, attended Jan 2026: Loved loved loved it. It was a private class for me and my friend. Lucky us!
  • 5/5 from Hilary Metcalf, attended Nov 2025: Lovely teachers, teaching us well and explaining what we were doing and why. All very smiley! And also gently sorting us out when things were going wrong (like me making a hole in my nearly finished mug). Even more fun decorating the mug and seeing the different artistic choices we all made. Maximum class size is eight (we were five) which means you get all the personal attention you want. Aprons provided. a word of warning for less mobile: the workshop is up a long flight of steep steps.
  • 5/5 from Fiza Akram, attended Nov 2025: Love the friendly and relaxed environment of the class, would recommend to everyone
  • 5/5 from Phoebe Topping, attended Oct 2025: Gulay and Bora have created a little haven of creativity and calm and I couldn’t recommend this class highly enough. What a delightful way to spend time, especially with a friend or family member. We really loved it and will be back!
  • 5/5 from Phoebe Williams, attended Aug 2025: Really enjoyed this class - went with two friends and it was just the three of us in the session. The teachers were so lovely and helpful and gave useful guidance, suggestions and hands-on help where we needed it as we hadn't done much hand building before. Such a nice way to spend a few hours and we're really happy with the pieces we made!
  • 5/5 from Katarzyna Cios, attended May 2025: The instructors were kind and incredibly supportive. The class offered a welcoming environment, and their guidance made creating my first mug a great experience!
  • 5/5 from Patricia Regina Mello Pereira, attended Mar 2025: Great class!
  • 5/5 from Abdurahman Musse, attended Feb 2025: The class was run smoothly and the teaching was clear. My girl friend and I enjoyed it throughly. I would definitely recommend to friends.
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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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